Call for applications: 2022 National Arts Festival Fringe in SA

Interested parties should send an expression of interest letter to participate at Fringe 2022, either live or digitally, and provide information about what work they would present at this year’s event.

Applicants should register or log in here before submitting their applications.

The submission deadline is 18 March.

“Our approach to receiving your proposals to present work on the Fringe has changed,” the organisers said. “This Expression of Interest form is our engagement with fringe artists and producers. As you know, the feasibility of hosting a live festival will depend on South Africa’s status with regard to COVID-19 regulations. The festival team is also still establishing what venues may be available for the festival given the disruptions to the school and university calendars.

“In response to your Expression of Interest, we will secure venues for the presentation of live work in Makhanda. We understand that the past two years have been challenging for many artists, and for our industry as a whole, and we would like to continue to support everyone to the best of our ability.”

Fringe 2022 fees

For artists presenting work in Makhanda:

• The normal registration fee of R1000 has been reduced by 50%, bringing the registration fee to R500.
• The venue hire fee has been standardised at R500 per performance. However, a further 50% discount has been applied, bringing the venue hire fee to R250 per performance.
• Fringe productions will have an average of five performances each, with some slight variation.
• In addition, the ticket sales revenue will be split 90/10 in favour of artists.

For artists presenting work on the Fringe 2022:

• The registration fee this year is a once-off R150.
• Ticket sales revenue will be split 90/10 in favour of artists.

Note: The registration/venue fees apply to each of the artist’s productions independently. Artists who bring multiple pieces will be charged per production and per event.

View the original call here.