Celebrating Diversity

Our artists, participants and events are at the heart of what we do and in 2021 Adelaide Fringe celebrated a more diverse program than ever before.

33% of events included 50% or more female creatives

21% of events included creatives who identify as LGBTQIA+

8% of events included creatives who identify as First Nations

7% of events included creatives with a lived experience of Disability

Supporting Diversity in Fringe

Adelaide Fringe is committed to collaboration, unity and inclusivity and in 2021 through generous donations and government funding Adelaide Fringe was able to distribute over $750,000 worth of grants to support diverse artists and events within our program.

29%

of grants were distributed to First Nations recipients

39%

of grants were distributed to recipients who identified as LGBTQIA+

16%

of all grants were distributed to recipients who identify as Deaf or with a lived experience of Disability

33%

of grants were distributed to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse recipients

Gender