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PROGRAM & FESTIVAL PARTNERS

CORPORATEAUSWIDE

PRODUCTION PARTNERS FESTIVAL ICT PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MAJOR PARTNERS

THANKS TO OUR 2020 PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR AWARDS PARTNERS BANKSA ADELAIDE CRITICS CIRCLE ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE ARTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA, DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER AND CABINET DEAF CAN:DO FRANK FORD AM FRINGE WORLD FESTIVAL PERTH GRAHAM F. SMITH PEACE FOUNDATION HELPMANN ACADEMY HOLDEN STREET THEATRES LET’S BE TOGETHER ARTS FESTIVAL MELBOURNE FRINGE MILKE NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL SVIGOS & DIMOND FAMILIES TOMICH WINES VISUALCOM

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT ALL IN ADVISORY AUSTRALIA-ASEAN COUNCIL AUSTRALIA-JAPAN FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA-KOREA FOUNDATION B J DOHERTY CARPENTRY BOLTZ ELECTRICAL CROWN AND ANCHOR PYT LTD EVENTOVATION FRINGE WORLD PERTH GLOBUS AUSTRALIA ACCOMODATION SERVICES RI INDUSTRIES KATALYST INTERACTIVE

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL MUSIC SA PWC AUSTRALIA RECONCILIATION SOUTH AUSTRALIA RED61 YELLAKA

MEDIA PARTNERS

SUPPLY PARTNERS

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Our Diamond Anniversary was a time to reflect and express our infinite love and gratitude to all the wonderful artists, venues, audiences and supporters who have made Adelaide Fringe the magical and magnificent event that it is! For 60 years, the Adelaide Fringe has stayed true to its roots of being

an open access, inclusive festival. The results each year are staggering. The Fringe stimulates the SA economy, generates jobs, attracts tourists and brings Adelaide alive. Fringe also has impact that is harder to measure; Fringe is good for our health, it lifts morale and boosts creativity in SA. Thank you to our sponsors, in particular Bank SA - our Principal Partner of 15 years - and also to the Government of South Australia for their ongoing support. Thank you to the Board and passionate staff and huge thanks to the artists, venues and audiences for making Fringe such an incredible experience in Adelaide every year. Heather Croall Director & CEO

How far Fringe has come since those early days of struggle to establish an idea. Who would believe my budget (was $80,000 in the 80s) would expand to an organisation worth more than $95 Million to the state annually! We started with an idea, fostered in the

main by Frank Ford and his board and over the years I have watched it grow into one of the largest festivals in the world. Congratulations to all the CEOs and staff, the whole state loves Adelaide Fringe.Marjorie Fitz-Gerald OAM Former Chair and ‘Mother of Fringe’

As the world’s second largest Fringe festival, our magnificent Adelaide Fringe festival has attracted performers, artists and visitors from around the world to the city’s best late-summer party. Pubs, bars, theatres and art galleries, as well as the sun-drenched Adelaide Park

Lands were filled with families and friends, lovers and strangers, relishing the great diversity of performances from local, national and international artists.Sandy Verschoor Lord Mayor

The delight and wonder that this open access festival has given to South Australian families is immeasurable! The South Australian Government continues its unwavering support of Adelaide Fringe as we recognise the contribution it makes to our diverse arts and culture ecosystem and the unique

opportunities it gives artists to present their work to the world.Steven Marshall Premier of South Australia

Fringe is a time when we all seem to feel happier, more positive, more creative, and get out and about more. These are things that are not only good for us as individuals but also the South Australian economy. That’s why a key focus of BankSA’s sponsorship is about maximising participation in the Fringe – and

the flow-on benefits for our city and state.Nick Reade Chief Executive, BankSA

Sixty years strong. To the thousands of artists from around the corner and from around the world and all the venues that have shaped this unique South Australian experience over the decades, thank you.

You have been the vital building blocks, the ghosts and the reflections in this amazing state-wide spiegeltent we call the Adelaide Fringe.To all those generous partners and sponsors, we couldn’t have done it without you.To the Fringe Boards, chair people, CEOs, artistic directors, managers, staff and volunteers, your commitment has kept the magic flowing.Our 60th anniversary success is living proof that the Adelaide Fringe is indeed “the people’s festival”.David Minear Chair of the Adelaide Fringe Board

Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer - Senior Kaurna Custodian of CeremonyAdelaide Fringe acknowledges the traditional custodians, the Kaurna people, whose ancestral lands we gather on. Adelaide Fringe also respects the Kaurna people’s ongoing spiritual and cultural connection to country.

Tindo Utpurndee – Sunset Ceremony. Photo: Fumika Takagi.

Thank You

‘Na budni towilla yerta –Greetings to spirit of place’

On behalf of the Fringe board, staff, sponsors and participants we say THANKYOU to David Minear, our visionary and hard-working chair 2014 - 2020.

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TINDO UTPURNDEE – SUNSET CEREMONY In 2020, Adelaide Fringe marked Opening Night with ‘Tindo Utpurndee – Sunset Ceremony’. Led by Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer and Yellaka, Tindo Utpurndee recognises the living culture of the First Nations, pays respect to the spirit and gives thanks to elders past, present and emerging.8,000 people attended the ceremony in Mullawirraburka/Rymill Park. Tindo Utpurndee – Sunset Ceremony was also live streamed via the Adelaide Fringe Facebook account for the first time, allowing our followers from all over the world to watch the event. In line with our Accessibility plan for 2020,the ceremony was an:

Auslan interpreted event

Audio described event

Wheelchair accessible event

Live streamed online

YABARRA – DREAMING IN LIGHTIn 2020, Adelaide Fringe presented Yabarra - Dreaming in Light: a free indoor experience that took audiences on a journey through an immersive Dreaming track, allowing them to experience a story of creation and Country.

“It was BRILLIANT! Thank you for letting me see a bit of local Aboriginal Culture. Loved it!” @gusset_grippers, Instagram

“Thank you for Sharing this” Leanne, Facebook

“Touching Ceremony” Sandra, Facebook

“It was amazing – loved, loved, loved it.”@lynnemllie, Instagram

“The combination of the set-up, technology and sound enabled you to quickly engage in the experience. It was a particularly moving experience for me, and I feel more connected as a result. It was also well organised and respectful.” 2020 Yabarra Attendee

“Children there were excited by it all and the powerful story was beautifully told through word and ancient animated imagery, which really did transport to a simpler time where art was the word. Loved it.”Cleopatra, Facebook

Yellaka. Photo: Doug Clinch

Yabarra - Dreaming in Light. Photo: Christy Jones

For all 31 days and nights of Fringe, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute was home to Yabarra. Audiences experienced cutting edge light technologies and state of the art illuminations, while being immersed in Kaurna storytelling.

Commissioned and Co-Produced by Adelaide Fringe, Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer (Cultural and Creative Co-Producer), Novatech, Epson and Monkeystack, Yabarra - Dreaming in Light was a truly collaborative work. Together, we brought to life a unique indoor cultural experience which engaged, immersed and educated audience members from all walks of life. In line with our Accessibility Plan for 2020, Yabarra was also an audio described and wheelchair accessible event.

40,000 people attended Yabarra at Tandanya in 2020

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60TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKTo celebrate 60 years of Fringe and this amazing milestone, we created a limited-edition book full of memories from the past six decades. Filled with stories from artists, audiences and more to reminisce on their favourite memories. The front of the book was designed by Donovan Christie titled ‘Cornerstone of the Community’ capturing 60 years of Fringe.

FRINGE WALKFringe Walk was created in 2020 using the artwork of previous posters from the past Adelaide Fringe festivals, with large free-standing lightboxes lighting up North Terrace. For over two months, 100,000 people took a skip down memory lane reminiscing over their favourite posters and festival memories.

16 free-standing lightboxes32 posters100,000 people reminisced downFringe Walk

“Fantastic to see all the old posters brought to life”Chris, Facebook

“That’s amazing” Matthew Clarke, 2019 Poster Competition winner

60years of fringe

GIANT SING ALONGAs part of our 60th anniversary, we hosted the karaoke to end all karaoke, Giant Sing Along! Everyone was welcomed with open arms to take on the biggest and best ballads throughout all 31 days of Fringe. Presented by Adelaide Fringe, Daily tous les jours and Lot Fourteen worked together to bring people from far and wide, and young and old together to sing from the top of their lungs. This interactive installation was loaded with the most popular tunes, auto-tuned microphones and a giant karaoke screen.

50 Songs16,000 singing superstars

“This should be a permanent structure! So much fun”Kylie, FacebookWe were so honoured to be included in the magic that is Adelaide Fringe. The whole city was electric with joy and celebration, we couldn’t help but have a great time. The spirit and energy we want to bring to communities via the Giant Sing Along was already out in full force for Fringe. It was evident that the locals have a great amount of love and pride for their city and this great festival” Michael Baker, Daily tous les jours, Montreal Canada

Giant Sing Along. Photo: Chloe Elizabeth

FRINGE DOCUMENTARYThe People’s Festival: 60 Years of Adelaide Fringe.Produced by Channel 44 and Same River Studio, the People’s Festival was created to capture 60 years of Adelaide Fringe. Fringe legends, artists and founders document their journey and memories of Adelaide Fringe from over the years. As they take a trip down memory lane, they recount the evolution of how Adelaide became the host of the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF FRINGE

Last few limited edition copies still for sale on the Fringe website

FRINGE DIGITAL ARCHIVEAdelaide Fringe is creating a digital archive online that captures the story of Fringe over 60 years. This is being created with The University of Adelaide and the History Trust of South Australia.

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TIXTIX 853,419tickets sold (3% increase on 2019)

$21 Milliontotal box office takings(8% increase on 2019)

$96.7 Milliontotal expenditure in SA generated by Adelaide Fringe

$41.6 Milliontourist related expenditure in SA generated by Adelaide Fringe

FRINGE 2020

79% of shows in Fringe 2020 were Australian

21% of shows in Fringe 2020 were international

66% of tickets were sold in the main hubs(Includes The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Gluttony and RCC)

34% of tickets were sold outside the main hubs

$19+ MILLION of Box Office was paid out to artists and venues

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Fringe is great value for money for the State Government and the SA taxpayer. For every Fringe ticket sold, the government subsidy equates to $3; this is brilliant when you consider that other events can cost the government a subsidy of $150+ per ticket.For every $1 from the government, Fringe generates $36 in gross expenditure in South Australia.

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$41.6m of New Money was generated by Fringe 2020.For every $1 from the government, Fringe generated $16 of new money!

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AUDIENCES1% Under 18

7% 18-2714% 28-37

17% 38-4730% 48-5731% 58+

TICKET BUYER BY AGE

71% Full Price9% Concession (Senior Card, Student Card, School Program)

7% Groups and Promos6% BankSA Card Holder and Fringe Member

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66.3% of SA based respondents considered the cost of attending Adelaide Fringe as good or very good value for money

95.9% of SA based respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the Fringe significantly improved the image of the state/region

96.8% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the Fringe was important or very important to South Australia (80.3% strongly agreed) in economic terms,while 96.1% also agreed it was important culturally (80.1% strongly agreed) Results taken from the 2020 Audience Survey

Blanc de Blanc. Photo: Rebekah Ryan

47% Employed Full-time24% Employed Part-time

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Fringe Ticket Sales by Year

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2020 Actual Sales*2020 Projected Sales*2019 Sales2018 Sales2021 Predicted Sales

*Adelaide Fringe 2020 was tracking at 12% up on sales from the previous year and was on track to sell over 900,000 tickets until the final weekend of the festival. Because of the coronavirus crisis, sales dropped dramatically in the final week. The blue line in the above graph shows this drop, while the blue dotted line illustrates how sales would have tracked according to usual patterns had COVID-19 not hit.

Around half of the shows at Adelaide Fringe 2020 were South Australian and approximately one-third of our Box Office sales went to SA shows. Both South Australian and Australian shows were strongly represented in the Top 50 best selling shows for 2020.

Of the $21 million 2020 Fringe Box Office, at least 62% remained in South Australia. This revenue went to South Australian artists, producers, presenters and venues. A portion of the money paid to interstate and intentional Fringe artists, producers and presenters was also re-injected back into the South Australian economy through living expenses accrued whilst in SA for the duration of Fringe.

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COMEDY 26% of program 28% of tickets sold

MUSIC 25% of program 20.5% of tickets sold

THEATRE 11% of program 6% of tickets sold

CABARET 9% of program 13.6% of tickets sold

CHILDREN’S 7% of program 3.5% of tickets sold

VISUAL ART 5% of program 0.2% of tickets sold

EVENTS 5% of program 0.5% of tickets sold

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INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA

CIRCUS/PHYSICAL THEATRE 3% of program 18.6% of tickets sold

INTERACTIVE 3% of program 2.2% of tickets sold

DANCE 2% of program 0.6% of tickets sold

MAGIC 2% of program 5.1% of tickets sold

WORKSHOPS & TALKS 1% of program 0.2% of tickets sold

FILM & DIGITAL 1% of program 1% of tickets sold

“Artists have one another’s backs and want to support each other’s shows. Audiences are warm and generally willing to give something new ago. The staff in the hubs are welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable. And the Adelaide Fringe staff absolutely rock and are there to help you out every step of the way. As an Adelaide local, it’s such a vibrant time to be participating in the Arts in Adelaide, and it’s amazing to see my home city come alive and be home to this warm, supportive, inclusive community during Fringe.”Millicent Sarre, Friendly Feminism for the Mild Mannered

“Adelaide Fringe can be extremely challenging but also incredibly rewarding. There’s nothing quite like performing at the largest Fringe in the Southern Hemisphere to push you out of your comfort zone and to inspire you to be the best performer you can be! Fringe 2020 was definitely the calm before the corona storm, and I was so thankful to be around my performing community as we navigated this upcoming scary time. I’ve always said I’ll be at Adelaide Fringe every year until I die. The community keeps me coming back! And of course, I love being able to walk around in as many sequins as physically possible.”Jess Brien, Street Performer/FringeWORKS presenter

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VENUES & SPACES 367 venues in 2020 471 spaces in 2020

Fringe Venues by Year Fringe Spaces by Year

LOCATION BREAKDOWN

Number of Events by locationCBD(incl. North Adelaide) 864 (61% of the 2020 program)

Metro 480 (33% of the 2020 program)

Regional 80 (5.6% of the 2020 program)

Number of Venues by locationCBD(incl. North Adelaide) 141 (38% of 2020 venues)

Metro 180 (49% of 2020 venues)

Regional 46 (12.5% of 2020 venues)

“You don’t need to spend a million bucks to setup a venue. If your vibe is good and your fees are reasonable, there will always be artists looking for somewhere to try out a new idea or take a risk - and that’s precisely what Adelaide Fringe is all about.”Tim Watts, The Mill

“I keep coming back to Fringe because of the gift of opportunity it offers to performing artists to present fresh and ambitious work. Each season is a chance to launch new productions, reach a wider demographic of audience and promote professional creative content on a global stage.”Joanne Harstone, Black Box Theatre

“Marion Cultural Centre staff want to send a huge ‘Thank You’ for the massive support throughout last Fringe and to date. We have had every question responded to efficiently, artists have been contacting us globally as a result of your referrals, our EOI was a huge success, marketing has supported our branding requests, we have jumped on board the FoT program and the list just goes on and on. Thank you!”Tyson Brown, Marion Cultural Centre

“What keeps me coming back to Fringe? The challenge of continuing to create and the joy of communicating with other artists who have a vision and discipline to produce something they believe in.”Shakti Chahkravarty, The Garage International

VENUE FEEDBACK

*Venues often have multiple spaces within them

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“Holden Street Theatres has presented work in the Adelaide Fringe since 2002 and has toured over 70 productions from around the world to the Fringe and won over 80 industry and Fringe awards and nominations. Our program is carefully balanced and on average consists of 50% international and interstate productions and 50% local work.The Fringe makes up 50% of our annual turnover and we have consistently provided Fringe with 12-14% of performances in the theatre genre. Each year we sponsor local artists presenting new work by way of a discounted or no cost rental and marketing arrangement.The Holden Street Theatres Adelaide Fringe Award is in its 5th year and was the first award of its kind to offer free rental and production support to local artists following their performance, valued at $7,000. In 2020 the Friends of Holden Street group sponsored two local artists by covering their registration fee.”

Martha Lott, Holden Street Theatres

SUCCESS & IMPACT OF SA VENUES

“Working with artists to create a Fringe hub outside of the CBD has enabled our community, and people further afield, access to high quality and meaningful cultural experiences closer to their homes. The 59 events, workshops and markets almost doubled the 2019 effort.The community was not daunted by the variety of shows with ticket sales doubling to just above 4,000 and about 12,600 people attending one of the many diverse and engaging cultural experiences.With the ticket split business model, we are pleased to see over $76,000 for tickets sold and over $38,000 going directly to artists. We also implemented a volunteer program that saw 11 amazing volunteers contribute a total of 212 hours helping make the experience wonderful for all.”Tyson Brown, Marion Cultural Centre

“Fringe was new to us all, however together we worked to ensure that our venue could offer an amazing space for a show that grew into something very special. We were able to create a beautiful, intimate atmosphere, comfortably seating 270 at tables to enjoy amazing local Barossa produce and wine, while taking in the sounds of the Songbirds.Being part of the Barossa Fringe on Tour ensured additional promotion for the show, through combined advertising along with a street party and generated a real buzz throughout the community. The partnership with Songbirds and their dedication to making the show a success resulted in tickets selling out almost a week prior to opening.As a Venue, we attracted a large number of visitors through our doors, many of whom wouldn’t have had the opportunity to visit our beautiful school previously. Guests were not only from the local Barossa community, there was also a large number who’d travelled from Adelaide and other parts of South Australia.” Hayley Black Borogugh, Faith Lutheran College, Harvest Centre

SOUTH - Marion Cultural Centre

NORTH - Faith Lutheran College,Harvest Centre

WEST - Holden Street Theatres

Principal Partner

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Supplied by Faith Lutheran College, Harvest Centre

“With early kid’s shows on the weekends, mid-week matinees and after-school shows, plus late-night cabaret and comedy shows, Adelaide Fringe helps us present some of the best acts on offer. Accompanied with delicious Adelaide Hills food, craft beers and wine, you can nestle into our intimate performance tent “The Pocket” to witness world-class entertainment, or soak-up the Fringe experience outside on the picturesque lawns of Stirling.Satellite Fringe festivals like Stirling Fringe, give locals and international visitors a very good reason to visit our gorgeous part of Adelaide, and is essential to supporting local businesses, artisans and artists, and bringing the community together.” Louise Clarke, Stirling Fringe

EAST - Stirling Fringe

Photo: Darren Clement

Photo: Daniela Stevkovska

When The Mirror Bird Sings. Photo: Midnight Photography

Thanks also to the regions who host ‘Fringe on Tour’ including Port Augusta City Council, City of Mount Gambier, City of Marion, The Barossa Council, Whyalla City Council , The Rural City of Murray Bridge and City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

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WORLD FRINGE CONGRESS 14 – 19 February 2020In 2020 for the first time ever, Adelaide Fringe was thrilled to host the World Fringe Congress. Established in 2012, it is theonly formal gathering of international Fringe representatives from around the world and, in 2020, was held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.Congress delegates attended and hosted keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions and forums on a hugerange of topics. It was a wonderful melting pot of ideas aimed at improving fringes around the world to make art moreaccessible for all.

6 days 75 attendees 15 countries represented 42 Fringe festivals represented

“The trip was amazing and felt like an artist camp. Everyone was so beautiful, kind and the World Fringe Congress team were the best hosts ever. I learnt so much professionally but personally I gained so much strength and faith in what I’m doing. Getting to be in the same space with so many powerful people was extremely empowering to an emerging arts manager. PLUS, I think it was a great space to exchange industry knowledge like nothing else!’’ Hannah Illingworth, Director, Darwin Fringe Festival, Australia

ELECTRIC DREAMS FESTIVAL OF IMMERSIVE STORYTELLINGHeld at Lot Fourteen and Masonic Lodge, 19 – 24 February. Supported by the Government of South Australia Department of Innovation and Skills.In 2020, Adelaide Fringe was home to Electric Dreams, a 3-day conference presented by Crossover, bringing together leaders from the creative community. The conference included industry leaders from film, technology, art and programming coming together to share their innovations and creativity. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from creators from Lord of The Rings, Assassins Creed and more. Along with the Electric Dreams conference, six VR experiences were held at Adelaide Fringe as part of the 2020 program.

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25 international speakers

14 interstate speakers

13 South Australian speakers

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“I made some seriously great connections. It is rare to present to a room full of people you are trying work with.”Barnaby Steel, Marshmallow Laser Feast

“Electric Dreams was a great way to meet other creatives, be inspired and share your work.”Greg Broadmore, Weta Workshop

“Electric Dreams provided a great networking opportunity for local practitioners, of which there is a gap. Australians tend to have to go overseas. Now they don’t thanks to Electric Dreams!”Kylie Boltin, SBS

World Fringe Congress. Photo: Chloe Elizabeth

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DELEGATES FROM 27 COUNTRIESCAME TO ADELAIDE FRINGE TO DISCOVER NEW SHOWS AND TALENT298

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406 SHOWS REGISTERED FOR HONEY POT 2020

“I’m a host myself at my festival, so I’m pretty picky about how you welcome and take care of people. Your team has widely impressed me and made it very easy for me to make the connections I came here for.”John Jarboe, Artistic Director, Bearded Ladies Cabaret, USA

“The seamless web interface, abundant networking opportunities (with artists, as well as other festival producers), and top-notch staff made Honey Pot an invaluable experience for our new festival.”Cathleen O’Malley, Associate Producer, BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival, USA

“Honey Pot is an amazing opportunity to not only get to know other delegates from all over the world, but also to experience a plethora of performances and events that truly make one’s Fringe experience inspiring.”Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan, Festival Director, Fringe Manila, Philippines

“The Adelaide Fringe’s Honey Pot is a world leader in facilitating contact between artists, promotors and industry folk. The instruments they have make it easy to meet each other and the city’s geography ensures that you are close to everything of importance.” Eddy Cassar, Festival Director, Cape Town Funny Festival, South AfricaHO

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“Creative Surgeries were so informative and helpful. I’m fairly active in Edinburgh and the international touring scene but they gave me a new perspective. Hard information and good ideas for breaking into new areas. Plus, there was real engagement within the group. Honey Pot is the only one of its kind so please keep going! Other Fringes could take a leaf out of your book – or a tray out of your hive, so to speak.” Nicholas Collett, ‘Spitfire Solo’

HONEY POT ARTIST

284 deals in discussion, with a projected worth of $4 million *These shows are now in hiatus/cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

Breakdown of shows in discussion: 139 International 145 Australian 33 South AustralianDeals done with: SA artists 12% Non-SA based artists 88%54% (154 shows) of deals were for artists to perform in Australia

46% (130 shows) of deals were for artists to perform internationally 51% of deals done were for Australian artists 49% of deals done were for international artists

Honey Pot would not be possible without the support of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Government of South Australia and the Department of Premier and Cabinet. And many thanks to the Accor Group, The Mercure and Ibis Hotels.

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A total of $34,000 was raised by the Donors Circle with thanks to the generous donations from:The Late Great Frank Ford and Sam Harvey – Fringe Visionary Annie Steven

David and Vicki Minear – Fringe Innovator John Koerber and Melody Howlett

Peter and Alison Hanlon – Fringe Innovator Ray and Christine Ormsby

Heather Croall and Nick Phillips – Fringe Innovator Adam Lucey and Deb Bakopanos

Dr Christine Putland and Steve Grieve – Fringe Innovator Andrew and Melissa Mailler

Marjorie Fitz-Gerald Shane Daniell

Sir James and Lady Joan Hardy Andrew Van Essen and Julie Moralee

Steven Marshall, Premier of South Australia Nick Linke

Andrew Coombe and Belinda Redman Chelsea Martin

Paul Martinovich and Michelaine Barker Ruth and Fiona Croall

Annabel Mangal and Bronte Mawson Conrad and Raymond Henley-Calvert

Heidi Angove The Real Thiel

ADELAIDE FRINGE ARTIST FUNDIn 2020 $92,873 worth of grants were awardedDonations were raised through the Donors Circle, online campaigns and donations from audiences at point of ticket purchase.

indelabilityartsWilbur The Optical WhaleRAWcollectiveNo. 33Lana SchwarczThe TerminatorThe Ironing MaidensThe Ironing Maidens:A Soap Opera The Art of Being HumanThe Art of Being Human

Victoria LewisSaana Joanne HartstoneNexus Multicultural Arts Centre The Hall, Murray Bridge Kate Bohunnis Anna GoreSam Gold

2020 ARTIST FUND RECIPIENTS

THE FRANK FORD FUNDThanks to a generous bequest from the late great, Father of Fringe, Frank Ford AM, a South Australian Fringe artist is awarded $20,000 annually to tour their work nationally or internationally.The Frank Ford Award was granted at the 2020 Adelaide Fringe to Joanne Hartstone

THE DONORS CIRCLE Donor tiers – Friend: $1,000+ Innovator: $2,000+ Visionary: $10,000+

We would love you to join our Donors Circle in 2021, please email lauren.finch@adelaidefringe.com.au

Frank Ford, Heather Croall & Sam Harvey

Philanthropic donations made to the Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund

Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund Grants and Community Fund distributed* includes Frank Ford Award in 2019 & 2020

“The Artist Fund Producer’s Grant made it financially possible for me to actualise an ambitious and far reaching theatrical Adelaide Fringe season. More importantly, the endorsement also gave me confidence that others believed in my ability to deliver. The over-whelming response has been the highlight of my artistic career thus far. The Artist Fund is a vital part of the cycle of festival creation by independent artists. I have valued being a recipient and am extremely grateful to have had this opportunity.” Joanne Hartstone

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“As an artist you don’t really afford yourself the opportunity to play to tiny crowds and exercise that kind of dexterity usually as the financial loss would be too great – this grant allowed me to truly experiment, to try to work in a shared space with a complex show, to play with paid advertising. I now have a truly wonderful poster and marketing design package, an archival film of the show, and a show that I KNOW WORKS! Lana Schwarcz, ‘The Terminator’

In total, $100,000 worth of grants were awarded to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists

Aborigi-LOL: The ReturnAboriginal Comedy AllstarsAll SortsBeautifulChasing Smoke

The Daly River GirlBaker BoyMalka Wiri Wiri Aboriginal Art ExhibitionThe Merindas[MIS]CONCEIVE

2020 WARRA KATTENDI RECIPIENTSMission Songs Project by Jessie LloydNathan May: Lost In The DreamSPIRITSteph Tisdell “Baby Beryl”On The Couch with Tammy Anderson

“Being able to increase our marketing/advertising budget and being able to afford proper accommodation for Matt and Dane made this year’s Adelaide Fringe an easier, less stressful and more enjoyable experience. The opportunity to stand on the world stage in the second largest arts festival in the world is a valuable stance for these two performers.” Janet McLeod, ‘Aborigi-LOL’

“Part of Steph’s drive and motivation as a performer is to increase Indigenous representation across the arts and without this grant performing her sold out shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival simply wouldn’t have been viable.” Kylie Sparrow, ‘Steph Tisdell “Baby Beryl”’

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COMMUNITY FUNDIn 2020, the Community Fund purchased $31,578 worth of tickets for disadvantaged groups who would normally be unable to

attend a Fringe show. We were able to do this through the generous support from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation.

13 Community groups 34 Schools 47 Different Fringe Shows 2,337 Tickets Purchased

COTA SA AnglicareCatherine House Royal Society for the BlindWomen’s and Children’s Foundation Welcome to AustraliaZahra Foundation Can:Do GroupConnecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA Hutt Street CentreAboriginal Family Support Services Inc Relationships Australia

Special thanks to the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation. Their generous support allowed us to achieve our community outreach goals.

“Many of our carers make the tough decision to not attend events due to the stress of trying to find money to spend on tickets, in addition to the fear of losing that money if they need to leave unexpectedly. I cannot begin to articulate just how miraculous that opportunity actually is for our carers. With your exceptional generosity, we were able to send close to 80 individuals along to Fringe shows, that our carer families openly say they would not have been able to attend if it wasn’t for this opportunity.”CEO – Connecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA

Community Groups supported by the Community Fund

WARRA KATTENDI - To Bring MessageThank you to the Government of South Australia for supporting the Warra Kattendi program

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COVID-19 IMPACTFringeVIEW

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the arts industry as a whole was affected enormously. To help show our support for those artists affected during this difficult time, Adelaide Fringe launched FringeVIEW. This online platform was developed to provide a virtual centre stage for artists and digital experience for our audience. This would not have been possible without our Presenting Partner for FringeVIEW, BankSA. Although FringeVIEW could not possibly replace the wonderful experience of live performances, it has assisted artists to stay connected to audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over 200 registered events 31 days of viewing 171 FringeVIEW Now events 51 FringeVIEW Live events

COVID-19 QUICK RESPONSE GRANTSA total of $50,000 worth of grants were made available through the Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund to assist South Australian artists thanks to the generous support from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation. Grants ranged from $1,500 - $2,000.

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Goal #2 of the South Australian Arts & Culture Plan is “To amplify South Australia’s signature strengths that define the character of the arts in our State.” The Adelaide Fringe is clearly a signature strength – artisti-cally, socially and economically.

Adelaide Fringe generated $96.7 million in gross expenditure in 2020, with $41.6 million of New Money injected into the state. Fringe also creates jobs, lifts morale and has other significant benefits as outlined in this document.To continue to deliver at this level and to remain Australia’s biggest open-access arts festival and the second largest Fringe in the world, we need to ensure that artists and creative entrepreneurs continue to choose Adelaide Fringe.We cannot take our success for granted. We need to constantly reinvigorate our offering. The pointed and reasonable message we are receiving is that, in a post-COVID-19 world, we need to reduce the financial risk for our Fringe creative entrepreneurs.The top requests coming in from the artists, producers, venues and presenters are that we:

Reduce booking fees Extend registration deadlines Allow registration payments at settlement

We are working hard to unlock support to be able to implement these key requests in time for 2021.

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Fringe Membership is an all ages program run by Adelaide Fringe, which is available to all arts and entertainment lovers. The program exists to engage audiences year-round and offers many exclusive deals, completions and invites. Members get access to an online hub where culture lovers can explore new genres, share their passions and find out about shows, events and venues relevant to their interests.The Fringe Membership program has seen significant growth in 2020. The program made the change from a calendar membership cycle to a dues cycle (rolling membership). We also expanded to offer a premium Fringe Fanatic Membership tier, offering additional membership perks including exclusive invites, secret events and further discounts.

U18 – 1 (0.02%)18-24 – 207 (4.86%)25-34 – 763 (17.90%)35-50 – 1,182 (27.73%)50+ – 1,867 (43.81%)Undisclosed – 242 (5.68%)

Membersby

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Female – 2,313 (54.27%)Male – 1,123 (26.35%)Not disclosed – 826 (19.38%)

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Adelaide Metro – 3,699 (86.79%)Adelaide Regional – 261 (6.12%)Interstate – 191 (4.48%)International – 72 (1.69%)Unknown – 39 (0.92%)

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2,796 Fringe Members

1,466 Fringe Fanatics

19,044 What’s On Subscribers

23,306 Total Members & Subscribers Our Members contribute a lot to Adelaide Fringe… Purchase an average of 16 Fringe event tickets each $894,619.32 worth of tickets purchased by Fringe Members $263,000 of income to artists generated from Fringe Member priced tickets 43.5% (1,868) of members donated over $6,283 to the Adelaide Fringe Foundation Members are responsible for 52.29% of all Adelaide Fringe merchandise sales Members are our highest engaged database ever with an average EDM open rate of 52.10% 102% increase in Facebook followers in 2020

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS!

Lori Bell, Members Walking Tour. Photo: Ben Verringer

“Best $40 I’ve ever spent. 4x VIP Member screenings for you and a friend, numerous Fanatic only events during Fringe and won a double pass to a wonderful Cabaret show in Gluttony. Not to mention all the year round discounts. It’s a must!”Sue, Fringe Fanatic Member

Fringe Membership Partners

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ACCESS2020 marked the second year of our Accessibility program, which we launched last year. To allow everyone to experience the magic of Fringe, we have again partnered with Deaf Can:Do and Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) in 2020. Our Access Action plan was in full swing with the second edition of our Access guide, an increase in accessibility performances and a successful innovation for Companion Card holders. Adelaide Fringe is continually evolving to provide positive experiences for access patrons when purchasing FringeTIX. This season a trial was rolled out whereby Companion Card holders were able to process their bookings online through our website. This feature will be rolled out to all Companion Card holders in the coming season, thanks to the success of the trial.

The success of the 2020 Access program resulted in: 1,469 companion card tickets sold 24 relaxed performances 21 Auslan interpreted events 534 wheelchair tickets sold

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ADELAIDE FRINGE STREET ART EXPLOSION - Launched in 2016 For the fifth consecutive year, Adelaide Fringe’s Street Art Explosion was back in 2020. This saw painting of two new walls, adding to the wide selection of Street Art murals around South Australia commissioned by Adelaide Fringe. The first of the commissioned walls was in partnership with one of our accessibility partners Deaf Can:Do, painted at their Head Office on Grange Road. Designed by Juanita Klobas (Designer of the 2019 Access Guide Cover) and William Maggs (an emerging deaf artists), ‘An Accessible Future’ was brought to life by 2020 Poster Competition winner Dave Court. Our second commissioned lives in Sym Choon Lane painted by Donovan Christie, recreating the 60th Anniversary Book cover ‘Cornerstone of the Community’. The Street Art Explosion Map list some amazing artwork from all across Adelaide’s CBD, metropolitan and regional locations, engaging some of Australia’s most established artists to create a vibrant city.

Key stats on Adelaide Fringe Street Art Explosion Commissioned 2 new walls in 2020 A total of 36 commissioned walls since 2016 The project has involved 58 artists over the last 5 years

WE INNOVATION & COLLABORATION

SCHOOLS PROGRAMThe Adelaide Fringe Schools Program (formally YEP!) connects artists with school aged audiences and provides discounted tickets, benefits and resources to teachers booking Fringe experiences for their students. This year saw the Schools Program grow enormously with the re-naming of the program, the first ever Schools Guide Poster Competition and Exhibition, and a larger program for school aged audiences. In 2020, the Community Fund supported an Equity discount for all events as part of the Schools Program. A $5 discount per ticket was available to all Category 1-4 Schools (highest level of disadvantage). 1,393 tickets were discounted to students and teachers in the first year of the program, providing $6,965 worth of discount to these schools.

Key Schools Program highlights include… 154 schools made a booking 5,587 tickets were booked by schools $83,247 worth of tickets were booked by schools 105 school groups (2,781 people) attended Yabarra – Dreaming In Light

An Accessible Future. Artists: Dave Court, William Maggs & Juanita KlobasCornerstone of the Community – Comic Edition. Artist: Donovan Christie

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100,414 followers (7.5% increase on 2019)

66,288 followers

37,787 followers (12.2% increase on 2019)

142,000 email database (18.6% increase on 2019)

3.1 million website sessions (19.27% increase on 2019)

4,262 total Members & 19,044 What’s On EDM Subscribers

216 accredited media personnel at Adelaide Fringe

7,877 Fringe-related mediaresults across Australia

138.5 million reached

ADELAIDE FRINGE IS A MUCH LOVED FESTIVAL

ADELAIDE FRINGE GLOBAL MEDIA REACH

EVERYONELOVES

THEFRINGE

“Proud to be South Australian. I love Fringe time and its better than any other holiday or celebration.”2020 Fringe Audience Member

SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE FRINGEThe impact the Adelaide Fringe has on our state is so much more than the number of tickets sold and the scale of the economic expenditure measured.

General Well Being (GWB) The Fringe lifts the general well-being of the people of South Australia. Our surveys show resoundingly that South Australian people love the Adelaide Fringe and say it is their favourite time of the year.

Gross National Happiness (GNH) captures the collective happiness and well-being of a population. It has been said that Gross National Happiness could be more important than Gross National Product. We know the Fringe makes so many people happy and has a positive impact of health and well being of South Australians; the challenge is finding the best way to measure it!

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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF PERFECTPARTNERSHIP WITH BANKSA2020 marks 15 years of partnership with our Principal Partner, BankSA. From 2005, BankSA has been on this magical journey with Adelaide Fringe, which has seen an increase in support for the organisation, artists, audiences and the state.

15 years of partnership 417 Festival nights 120 BankSA awards 980+ BankSA Support Acts $318,000 donated (through BankSA awards & Support Acts)

At BankSA, we’re passionate about backing the important events that contribute to the prosperity of South Australia so it’s’ no surprise that this year marked our 15th consecutive year as Principal Partner supporting Adelaide Fringe. This world-class festival brings excitement, entertainment and vibrancy which grows every year, and delivers a huge economic benefit to the state.”Nick Reade, Chief Executive, BankSA

THANKS TO OUR 2020 AMBASSADORS

Amanda Palmer “Heading to Fringe is always the highlight of my life — it’s an artistic mixing pot where I stock up on inspiration for the rest of the year... there’s something really important about getting a critical mass of working artists all in one place: it changes the flavour of life in a way that cleans the palate of your brain and soul.”

Fez Faanana“Adelaide Fringe Festival has been my stomping ground for more than ten-years. It is a place that elevates and celebrates the edge, the odd and underground, allowing voices that sit on the Fringe’ to be at the forefront. I was beyond excited to be an Ambassador of the cultural phenomenon that is Adelaide Fringe.”

Marcia Hines“I was thrilled to be involved at Fringe, not only once again as an artist, but to have the honour of being a Fringe Ambassador.”

Photo: Daniela Stevkovska BankSA Fringe Corner. Photo: Christy Jones

Thank you to the South Australian Tourism Commission for supporting our Ambassador program

2020 AWARDSCongratulations to our 2020 Award WinnersBankSA Pick of the Fringe Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster Presenter: RCC & BAC Beatbox Academy Venue: RCC

John Chataway Innovation Award Electric Dreams: Gloomy Eyes Presenter: Electric Dreams Venue: Masonic Lodge

The Frank Ford Award Joanne Hartstone The Eran Svigos Award for Best Visual Art Kate Bohunnis – Material Girls Adelaide Critics’ Circle Award Sh!t Theatre Drink Rum With Expats Presenter: Holden Street Theatres Venue: Holden Street Theatres

Holden Street Theatres Adelaide Fringe Award Dirty People Presenter: starheART Theatre Venue: Hotel Richmond

Friendly Feminism For The Mild Mannered Presenter: Millicent Sarre Venue: Gluttony

Best Emerging Producer presented by MILKE Millicent Sarre, Friendly Feminism For The Mild Mannered Venue: Gluttony

Adelaide Festival Centre inSPACE: Development Award Retrieve Your Jeans Presenter: Rita Bush and Cayleigh DaviesVenue: Restless Dance Theatre

Hong Kong Tour Ready Award presented by Let’s Be Together Arts Festival The Final Hours Hour Presenter: Ben Volchok Venue: Holden Street Theatres

NZ Fringe Festival Wellington Tour Ready Award The Hilary Duff Film Re-Enactment Festival Presenter: Nicola Macri Venue: Ayers House

The FRINGE WORLD Tour Ready Award, presented by FRINGE WORLD Festival Perth Friendly Feminism For The Mild Mannered Presenter: Millicent Sarre Venue: Gluttony

The Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award, presented byMelbourne Fringe Disco Conversion Therapy Presenter: The Dollar Bin Darlings Venue: RCC

The Peace Foundation Award Kafka’s Ape Presenter/Venue: Bonani Tony Miyambo and Phala O Phala in Assoc. with Holden Street Theatres

Access Award presented by Deaf Can:Do Wilbur The Optical Whale Presenter: indelabilityarts Venue: The Big Slapple at The Adelaide Convention Centre

Sustainability Award presented by Visualcom Autoeulogy Presenter: Lucy Haas-Hennessy Venue: The Mill

South Australian Graduate Award presented by Helpmann Academy Material Girls Presenter: Kate Bohunnis, Sam Gold, Anna Gore Venue: praxis ARTSPACE

South Australian Emerging Artist Award presented by Tomich Wines Beautiful Presenter: Of Desert & Sea Venue: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

Made In Adelaide Award FEMMEPresenter: Erin Fowler Projects Venue: Black Box Theatre – Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist Award HarleQueen Presenter: HarleQueen Productions Venue: The Mill

BankSA Best Cabaret Haus of Hans: Disco SpektakulärPresenter: Watercooler Talent Presents Venue: Gluttony

BankSA Best Children’s When the Mirror Bird Sings Presenter: Dave Brown Venue: Marion Cultural Centre

BankSA Best Circus & Physical Theatre Rouge Presenter: Gluttony and Highwire Entertainment Venue: Gluttony

BankSA Best Comedy Tom Gleeson – Lighten Up Presenter: Token Events Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights

Bella Green is Charging For It Presenter: Bella Green Venue: Gluttony

BankSA Best Dance [MIS]CONCEIVE Presenter: Karul Projects Venue: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

BankSA Best Event, Workshop & Talks Kurruru Contemporary Indigenous Dance Masterclass Presenter: Kurruru Arts and Culture Hub/Kura Yerlo Inc. Venue: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

BankSA Best Film & Digital and Interactive Award Mummy’s Milk Presenter: Realscape Productions Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights

BankSA Best Magic Charlie Caper – Magical Presenter: Charlie Caper Venue: Gluttony

BankSA Best Music Groove Terminator and the Soweto Gospel Choir’s History of House Presenter: Gluttony Venue: Gluttony

BankSA Best Theatre Sh!t Theatre Drink Rum with Expats Presenter: Holden Street Theatres Venue: Holden Street Theatres

BankSA Best Visual Art & Design Gin States and Desires Presenter: Alex Mullen Venue: Floating Goose Studios Inc

Many more Fringe shows were recipients of the Weekly Awards and Adelaide Fringe extends congratulations to all. Adelaide Fringe would like to extend our gratitude to our Judges & Awards Partners for their generous donations of time and money towards making the

Adelaide Fringe Awards possible.With thanks to BankSA, John Chataway, The late, great Frank Ford AM, The Svigos and Dimond Families, The Adelaide Critics’ Circle, Holden Street Theatres, MILKE,

Adelaide Festival Centre, Let’s Be Together Arts Festival, NZ Fringe Festival, Fringe WORLD, Melbourne Fringe, The Peace Foundation, Deaf Can:Do, Visualcom, Helpmann Academy, Tomich Wines and Made in Adelaide.

adelaidefringe.com.au buzz@adelaidefringe.com.auPhone: +61 8 8100 2000 Fax: +61 8 8100 2020

The Southern Sisters. Photo: Leighton Pearce.