2026 Adelaide Fringe Artist Magazine 2

ARTIST MAG #2

CONTenTs

Acknowledgment of Country

Fringe

WELCOME TO FRINGE 2026!

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to Acting CEO

Congratulations on another amazing Adelaide Fringe program, to all the participants; artists, venues, producers, and support crew thank you! Whether this is your first Fringe or a return season, it’s always thrilling to see the diverse mix of new works, test shows and familiar favourites that make up the program. Thank you for putting your stories on our stages and gallery walls, for opening your venues up to artists and collaborating to make this Festival the success that it is. We like to think of Fringe as a universal language, shaped by human experience, one that brings us together to build compassion and empathy, celebrate identity, share laughter and joy in collective community experiences that can change the world and the individuals within it.

Fringe is a community-led Festival and we recognise the importance of every person who contributes to its success and know everybody achieves success differently. There’s no single pathway, no guaranteed outcome, however every step of the way, know you’re not doing it alone. Artist Mag 2 is designed to support you during the festival itself. It’s a reference point for when questions come up, plans change, or you just need to quickly check how something works. Our teams are on the ground, on the phones, in venues and behind the scenes — helping solve problems, answer questions and keep things moving as the season unfolds. We are excited to have FringeWORKS based in Tandanya this year, so can't wait to see you there.

Chookas for a great season!

- Adelaide Fringe Executive Team

FringeWORKS is located at

Tandanya Aborginal National Cultural Institute

Ground Floor - a shared co-working/hang out space with a dedicated hot-desk area, printing facilities, laminating and opportunities to chat with the A&V and Honey Pot Teams

Level 1, Inparrinthi Space (pronounced in-par-in-tee), a breakout space where you can enjoy hosted panels, workshops, book rehearsal space and more.

There’ll be computers, a ticket printer, Wi-Fi, a printer, a laminator, a guillotine, quiet spaces and our lovely faces! You can also:

• Pick up your delegate or artist pass

• Connect with other artists

• Book rehearsal space

• Attend a professional development workshop

• Ask our team for support in person

• Grab some FREE premade meals from Cucina Classica

253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000. Take our FringeWORKS Feedback Survey!

OPENING HOURS

• Take a break from the hustle and enjoy some air conditioning

• Pick up some printed comp tickets

• Grab a free lunch on Wednesdays!

• Grab your Fringe Merch at a discounted price!

• Network and connect with other artists & Fringe peers.

TICKETING ONSITE SUPPORT HOURS: Wed: 2pm-5pm Mon: CLOSED Tues - Sat: 10am-6:30pm Sun 12pm-5pm

What is Tandanya?

Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute is Australia’s oldest Aboriginal owned and governed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander multi-purpose creative arts centre.

Located on Kaurna Country in Adelaide, Tandanya champions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative talent and voices through exhibitions, performances, and community programs, fostering cultural integrity, creative excellence, reconciliation, and lasting social impact.

Accessibility at Tandanya:

• FringeWORKS is located on the ground floor of Tandanya, 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide.

• The nearest bus stop is Stop R1 Grenfell St (South Side) or I1 Grenfell St (North Side)

• The main entrance is wheelchair accessible. Level 1 is accessible via a lift and stairs.

• There is designated wheelchair accessible car parking spaces located in close proximity on East Terrace, 2 mins from the Tandanya building.

• There is an accessible drop-off point in close proximity to the venue entrance.

• There are designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilets available.

• Assistance animals welcome.

Join ThE COMMunITy

Official Participants Facebook Group

Get the latest and greatest info as it happens… Like our FringeWORKS Facebook page (adlfrin.ge/AVFacebookPage) & join our Official Participants Facebook Group! (adlfrin.ge/AVFacebookGroup).

WhatsApp Community

Did you know we have a WhatsApp Community? This new way to connect is for daily updates about what FringeWORKS and Honey Pot events are coming up and where to RSVP. Join our Participants WhatsApp Community! (adlfrin.ge/WhatsApp)

Artist Steering Committee

The Artist Steering Committee is a new initiative from Adelaide Fringe that will bring active artists, presenters and venue managers together to help with future planning. It's an opportunity for the FringeWORKS team to share program updates, test new ideas, and gather honest feedback from those in the know. This Committee will sit alongside our already established committees for RAP, Access, Multicultural and Sustainability. Meetings will be held quarterly in an informal roundtable-style setting.

Expressions of Interest are now open.

INTRODUCING

IGNITE WELLBEING CO.

Bel Ryan is a qualified mental health clinician, counsellor, trainer, and art therapist with over 20 years’ experience. Through Ignite Wellbeing Co., she brings a warm, creative, and grounded approach to supporting artists’ wellbeing.

Through creative, interactive and responsive facilitation, she creates safe, engaging spaces that support problem-solving, navigating challenges, and building confidence in personal wellbeing.

Friday Group Check-Ins and One-on-One Support

Bel will offer supportive group check-ins and confidential one-on-one sessions for participants navigating the ups and downs of the festival. A safe space to slow down, reflect, reset, and reconnect, so you can steady yourself and keep going through the season.

ADELAiDE CBD

GeT TInG AROuND

By Foot

Being the third most walkable city in Australia, you’ll find it easy to wander around the Adelaide CBD. Trust in Google Maps! If you get lost: Adelaide is surrounded by parklands, so if you hit one, turn around and you’ll find your way back to the centre.

By Electric Scooter or Bike

The e-scooters, operated in Adelaide by Beam and Neuron, are unlocked using smartphone apps and are fitted with GPS tracking so you can find them easily.

By Bus, Train or Tram

The Adelaide Metro public transport network can take you anywhere you need to go in the city and into the suburbs. You can tap onto the buses and trams with a paywave capable debit or credit card, or you can get yourself a Metrocard from retailers across adelaide Free City Services.

By Bicycle

With wide streets and beautiful Park Lands, the city is a great place to explore by bike. Check out the City of Adelaide’s Cycling Network.

By Rideshare

Uber and DiDi both operate in Adelaide. Download from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Remember to stay alert and keep a steady pace while riding on the bike paths!

Look out for the Free City Connector buses running on two loops from 7am-7:15pm and 7am-9:15pm on Friday.

CBD - Routes 99A & 99C Mon-Fri

CBD & North Adelaide - Routes 98A & 98C Mon-Sun: 7am-7:15pm

The Free City Tram service takes you between South Terrace and the Entertainment Centre, Botanic Gardens and Festival Plaza. The tram runs all the way to Glenelg Beach, but you’ll need a valid ticket or pass outside of the CBD.

HealT h & saFETy

HEALTH

healthengine.com.au Will show you what’s available near you

Royal Adelaide Hospital 7074 0000 Port Rd, Adelaide

Poisons Information Centre 131 126

Home Doctor or call 13SICK (137425) Shows bulk billing, after hours, home visits

Health Direct Australia 1800 022 222 Non-urgent health concerns, can speak with a nurse

DOCTORS

Adelaide Health Care 8410 0774 43 Carrington St (not bulk-billed)

City Clinic 7 Day & Night 8241 1199 1/160 Grote St

City Medical Centre 8120 1888 1/80 Grote St

SHINE SA 7009 5320 57 Hyde St, Adelaide (LGBTQIA+ friendly)

Vitality Healthcare Medical Centre Shop 55-56, 81 Carrington St 57 Hyde St, Adelaide

CITY PHARMACIES

Midnight Pharmacy 8232 4445 Cnr Wakefield St & Frome St

National Pharmacies 8223 0400 52 Gawler Pl

Chemist Warehouse 41 Gawler Pl 8212 3121100 Rundle Mall Myer Centre 8212 1200 24 Rundle Mall Central Market Arcade 8203 7998 Shop 26, 34 Gouger St

Priceline Pharmacy Adelaide Central Plaza 8212 0733

MENTAL HEALTH

EAP Counselling Service - 1300 66 77 00

ACCESS Programs is partnering with Adelaide Fringe to provide free, confidential counselling through their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all registered participants and volunteers. Their experienced counsellors offer solution-focused support for personal, family, and work-related challenges affecting your wellbeing. More information here: adlfrin.ge/EAP

Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 Service available 24/7

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) 1800 031 755

Non-crisis service for people; and carers, families and friends of people with mental health conditions 5:00pm-11:30pm

1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

24/7 phone and online support for people experiencing violence and abuse

headspace Adelaide 1800 063 267

173 Wakefield St, Adelaide – Support for young people aged between 12 and 25

Lifeline 13 11 14 – 24/7 Crisis Support Service 0477 131 114 24/7 Text Line Online chat – 24/7

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline 1800 959 500

24/7 helpline for anyone who works in Australia’s creative industries. Dedicated helpline for First Nations artists and crew available via option 3 8am–6pm AEST weekdays

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre 08 8448 9100 The UMHCC is an alternative to presenting at hospital Emergency Departments for a mental health crisis. A free service, open 24/7

Mental Health Triage 13 14 65 24/7 SA Health's Crisis Support Service 000 - CALL FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY (Fire, Ambulance, Police) 131 444 - Non-Urgent Police Assistance

DeaLS & DIsCounTS

FOR FRINGE PARTICIPANTS!

HONEYPOT

Adelaide Fringe Merchandise

20% off Adelaide Fringe merch at selected box offices and FringeWORKS.

Artist Discounts

Take advantage of some sweet discounts this season by flashing your Artist Pass. Visit adlfrin.ge/ArtistsFringeDeals to see the list of deals.

Free Ready Meals

Fringe Partner Cucina Classica is generously providing 1,000 delicious meals to artists completely free of charge. These will be available to pick up during opening hours from FringeWORKS @ Tandanya (253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000).

PROMoTInG

youR show

Posters & Flyering

Posters may only be displayed with explicit permission from council or property owner(s). It is illegal to poster on poles or private property such as walls, fences, or businesses without consent. Please leave space for other shows and never cover someone else’s poster until their season has ended. If you prefer not to manage this yourself, you can engage a professional distribution service.

Flyering is permitted outside the Fringe Corner box office at Rundle Road & East Terrace, and at venues where you have explicit permission. Flyering is not allowed in Rundle Mall, the East End Unleashed section of Rundle Street, or within the outdoor hubs Gluttony and the Garden of Unearthly Delights. Approach patrons respectfully and use sustainable practices for print materials.

7 Tips to Help Promote Your Show

1. Set Up Ticket Discounts & Promo Codes: Add BankSA Cardholder and Fringe Member price types to boost ticket sales. Email ticketing to arrange this.

2. Upload your media kit to AVR, so that media have everything they need to promote your show!

3. List your show on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse to have your show listed on tourism websites.

4. Cross-Promote with Similar Shows: Add other artists to your "This Artist Recommends" section via AVR and ask others to kindly do the same.

5. Reach out to your venue and see if you can connect with other events happening before/after your show and explore cross-promotional opportunities.

6. Buy Digital Advertising through Fringe adsales team to promote your show directly to Fringe audiences. Even a short, well-timed campaign can give your ticket sales a boost!

7. Use our Branding Assets to make the most of Fringe campaigns that best align with your show. Read the full resource and find assets in AVR here: adlfrin.ge/65UyWx.

TIC KETinG &

Manage My TIX is your one-stop-shop where you can check and schedule ticketing reports, and issue Presenter Comps. New this year: You can now add, remove, and manage the capacity of a few key discounts and offers (Fringe Member 2for1, BankSA 25%off, Fringe Insider, Promo codes) all on your own!

Fringe Insider

Fringe Insider is back in 2026 - a database of industry professionals, friends, family, and the Fringe network that acts as a channel to help fill seats for shows and introduce a new mechanism whereby a third party is not profiting from the issuing of free tickets.

From February, Fringe Insiders will access $5 tickets with a max purchase of 4 tickets per order, with no additional charges to artists. You can manage ticket allocations through Manage My Tix and opt-in at any time. Perfect to create some word-of-mouth promotion at the start of your season!

Here are some handy reports:

Seat Listing with Access Requirement Report

This is your door list. It will tell you who is coming, if they require any access assistance, and what kind of ticket holder they are.

Adelaide Fringe Box Office Settlement Report

This report displays your total sales. It also breaks down and lists applicable fees.

Full Sales

This report will give you an overview of your full amount of tickets that have been sold. This report does not include the fees that will be taken at settlement.

Please note: if you are a registered artist at The Garden, contact them directly.

EVENTS

How to Nail Your Show Pitch

Thursday 26 Feb - 10am-12pm

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya

Approach this season's Honey Pot events with confidence! Join the team for a walkthrough of 'My Honey Pot' tools, before hearing from key Industry Delegates on how to effectively pitch your show online or in person.

SHINE YOUR WORK

Thursday 5 March - 10am-12pm

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya

Join Festival expert - Karen Toftegaard for a practical workshop on identifying the core essence of your work and the value it offers collaborators. Delivered with great success at Ed Fringe, this session will assist in gaining tools to navigate feelings brought on by visibility, attention, and selfpromotion. Learn how to sell your work consciously, confidently, and unapologetically.

World of Music Adelaide City of Music Support Session

Wednesday 11 March

3.30pm-5pm

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya

Join Adelaide City of Music & Fringe teams and International and national music programmers and festivals as we explore opportunities to showcase music within festival season time

Respect the Line: Knowing Your Rights

Thursday 19 March - 10am-12pm

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya

Respect the Line is a workshop designed to help artists and arts workers to understand their rights, build skills to intervene, and be part of changing the industry for the better.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Panel

Wednesday 12 March

10:30-12pm

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya

Considering taking your show to the Edinburgh Fringe? Join the Fringe Society's Head of Artist Services for a Q&A panel with experienced Producers and Venue Managers sharing essential tips for navigating the world’s largest arts festival.

What's the Buzz with Honey Pot?

Got a tour-ready show or looking for new opportunities?

Honey Pot is Adelaide Fringe’s International Arts Marketplace, connecting artists and producers with industry professionals seeking work to present, program, or collaborate on.

Scan to learn more

HIVE

Thursdays: 26 Feb & 5, 12, 19 Mar, 1:30pm–4pm with breakout drinks (3-4pm)

Adelaide Convention Centre

Experience our signature speed-dating networking event every Thursday during the festival season. Connect with industry delegates from around the world, pitch your show, and discover new opportunities. Each event welcomes new industry faces to the room. Come to one, or all. Invites are sent one week prior to an event. Confirm your attendance in the AVR 'HIVE Zone' and view the live RSVP list to see who’ll be in the room and get researching.

RSVPs required.

Check out 'My Honey Pot' in AVR to access:

Show Finder: Programming and touring info for all Honey Pot shows.

Delegate Finder: Online directory containing profiles for all Industry Delegates.

HIVE Zone & Sessions: Explore the upcoming Honey Pot events and RSVP.

EVENTS

FringeCHAT; The Lunch Series

Every Tuesday lunchtime, come hear a panel of guests talk through their experiences and knowledge about all things.

Filling Seats, Fast: Last Minute Marketing

Practical strategies for boosting attendance mid-festival, including promo codes, Fringe Insider offers, flyering, and targeted ad spend. industry.

Intermission: Reflect, Reset and Recharge

A creative wellbeing session using art therapy to pause, reflect, reset, and connect with others during the festival season.

Wearable Wattles

A hands-on workshop exploring native flora through drawing, led by the Carclew First Nations team, ending with a wearable badge.

Owning Self Producer

A discussion on stepping into the self-producer role and navigating the creative, logistical, and personal realities it involves.

After the Applause: What Comes Next

A practical conversation about finances, wellbeing, touring, and planning your next steps once the festival wraps.

Access2Arts Panel

A panel conversation with artists discussing lived experiences, opportunities, and challenges of working as artists with disability.

STAYING CONNECTED

FringeWORKS is more than just professional development, it’s also about connecting with your peers and community. From free yoga to free feasts, there are plenty of other ways to interact with FringeWORKS.

FringeFEAST

A weekly FREE lunch on Wednesdays. Come grab a bite and take part in some interactive activities with your fellow participants. Meal service from 12pm to 1pm.

Street Performers CHAT

A way for street performers to come together and talk openly about their work. This session invites conversation around the industry, lived experience, and what support and connection can look like.

Last Tasks Club

Free Yoga Sessions

With thanks to our friends at MYR, we are offering free yoga sessions on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at Tandanya (see schedule for dates). Book your spot, BYO Yoga mat and get ready to namaste.

Coffee & Picnic Hangs

Come grab a coffee on Wednesday mornings, or bring lunch on Saturdays and meet some new people. Coffee Hangs will be earmarked for different networks of Fringe participants, but Saturday Picnics are for all!

A shared work session designed to help you stay focused and make progress. Drop in with your own tasks, use our facilities, and work alongside others who are also ticking things off their list. Three hours set aside to help you wrap up those loose ends before the weekend!

Artist Check-Ins and One-on-One Sessions Group session: 1-on-1s:

Book a session with Bel to make sense of the highs and lows of Fringe. (see pg8)

EXISTS ONLINE TOO VIA AVR

RESOURCE

LIBRARY

AVR is not just for registering your show or venue - it also offers a wide range of resources tailored for all Adelaide Fringe participants. It’s the best place to find everything you need to get the most out of your Adelaide Fringe experience.

Here are a just a few of the handy resources on offer that might be helpful as Fringe kicks off:

Accessibility

Accessibility options, what they mean and other Access resources.

Acknowledgement of Country

How to perform an Acknowledgement of Country or utilising the pre-recorded Acknowledgements.

Marketing Your Show

How to strategically communicate with your audience to purchase tickets.

Ticketing Reports

Which report pulls what and how to create and schedule a report.

CHANGE REQUESTS

Updating your Adelaide Fringe show listing is now easier than ever! Change requests are now centralised through the AVR portal, replacing email to ensure your updates are tracked and processed faster. Simply log in, navigate to your show, and use the Change Request tab to keep your listing up to date.

FRinGE WORKS & HONEY PoT

Artist & Delegate Passes available for pickup from Wednesday 18 Feb at FringeWORKS.

Wed 18 Feb

FringeWORKS @ Tandanya Opens!

FringeWORKS Artist Pass Collection

Thurs 19 Feb

FringeWORKS Artist Pass Collection

FringeWORKS Hub Launch Party See Page 6 For RSVP

Fri 20 Feb

FringeWORKS Artist Pass Collection

Adelaide Fringe Kicks Off!

Scan for digital schedule.

Turn this page for the full printed schedule

FringeWORKS Coffee Hang: Guildhouse 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeFEAST 12pm-2pm FringeWORKS Street Performers CHAT 3pm-4pm Honey Pot How to Nail your Show Pitch Support Session 10am-12pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only Honey Pot HIVE #1 1:30pm-4pm Convention Centre FringeWORKS Wellness Sessions Group Session: 10am-11am 1-on-1 Session: 11am-12pm 1-on-1 Session: 12am-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only FringeWORKS Last Tasks Club 2:30pm-5:30pm FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS Picnic Hang Outside Tandanya 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only

FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only OPENING HOURS Mon: CLOSED TuesSat: 10am-6:30pm Sun: 12pm-5pm

FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeCHAT Last Minute Marketing 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Producer Chat Development 1-on-1's 2:30pm-5:30pm

WEEK 2

FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only

OPENING HOURS Mon: CLOSED TuesSat: 10am-6:30pm Sun: 12pm-5pm Tuesday 3 March Wednesday 4 March Thursday 5 March Friday 6 March Saturday 7 March Sunday 8 March

FringeWORKS Coffee Hang: Fringe First Timers 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeFEAST 12pm-2pm FringeWORKS Wearable Wattles 3pm-4pm Honey Pot SHINE YOUR WORK Support Session 10:30am-12pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only Honey Pot HIVE #2 1:30pm-4pm Convention Centre FringeWORKS Wellness Sessions Group Session: 10am-11am 1-on-1 Session: 11am-12pm 1-on-1 Session: 12am-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only FringeWORKS Last Tasks Club 2:30pm-5:30pm FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS Picnic Hang Outside Tandanya 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only

FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeCHAT Intermission 12pm-1:30pm FringeWORKS Development 1-on-1's Adelaide Fringe Team 2:30pm-5:30pm

& HONEY

FringeWORKS Coffee Hang: Access2Arts 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeFEAST 12pm-2pm Honey Pot World of Music Adelaide City of Music Support Session 3:30pm-5pm Honey Pot Ed Fringe Info Session Support Session 10:30am-12pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only Honey Pot HIVE #3 1:30pm-4pm Convention Centre FringeWORKS Wellness Sessions Group Session: 10am-11am 1-on-1 Session: 11am-12pm 1-on-1 Session: 12am-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only FringeWORKS Last Tasks Club 2:30pm-5:30pm FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS Picnic Hang Outside Tandanya 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only

FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeCHAT Owning Self Producer 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Development 1-on-1's Producer Chat 2:30pm-5:30pm

12pm-5pm

WEEK 4

Tuesday 17 March Wednesday 18 March Thursday 19 March Friday 20 March Saturday 21 March Sunday 22 March

FringeWORKS CLOSED Adelaide Fringe Awards Ceremony 1pm Adelaide Closing Night

FringeWORKS Wellness Sessions Group Session: 10am-11am 1-on-1 Session: 11am-12pm 1-on-1 Session: 12am-1pm FringeWORKS Fringe Forum 2:30pm-4:30pm Successes and Feedback on Adelaide Fringe 2026

FringeWORKS YOGA 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeCHAT After the Applause 12pm-1pm FringeWORKS Development 1-on-1's Adelaide Fringe Team 2:30pm-5:30pm FringeWORKS Coffee Hang: Fringe Fund Applicants 10am-11am FringeWORKS FringeFEAST 12pm-2pm FringeWORKS Access2Arts Panel 2pm-4pm Honey Pot Respect the Line: Kowing Your Rights Support Session 10:30am-12pm FringeWORKS Rehearsal Space 1:30pm-3:30pm By Booking Only Honey Pot HIVE #4 1:30pm-4pm Convention Centre

OPENING HOURS Mon: CLOSED TuesSat: 10am-6:30pm Sun: 12pm-5pm

SULFURCRESTED COCKATO

MAGPIE

FRinGeWORKs takEs FliGht!

Take a photo of local Adelaide birds, and once you have snapped them all, see us at FringeWORKS to claim your prize of a limited edition poster decoration!

LORIKEET

If you are interested in taking a flight yourself, see the AirAsia offer on page 7.