We would like to say welcome to all the artists making Adelaide Fringe 2025 happen! This guide is full of useful information about offers for Fringe artists, opportunities available through FringeWORKS and our Honey Pot arts marketplace, as well as other community run events during Fringe. Be sure to take advantage of FringeWORKS at ILA - where you can get 1-on-1 support from our Artist and Venue team and a space to hang with other artists.
We hope you have a fruitful season, and we are all here to help you get the most from Adelaide Fringe. Don’t forget to also get out and see as many shows as you can and make the most of this unique opportunity to connect with artists from all over the globe.
Chookas for a great season! - Adelaide Fringe Executive Team
Fringe recognises Kaurna Miyurna Yarta (Adelaide Plains people’s Land) and all First Nations people and their ancestral lands and waterways on which; Fringe lives, operates and learns. The lands were never ceded and remain as important to the living Kaurna people today. We pay respect to the Kaurna people and their Elders past and present. Adelaide Fringe will also take place across several traditional language, social and nation groups across the state.
MEEt thE T EAM
Adelaide Fringe is made up of more than 35 year-round staff members and 150 volunteers. These are the people you’ll connect with the most during Fringe.
FringeWORKS is located at ILA at 63 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000.
LEVEL 1
A place to meet and mingle with artists and producers. Enjoy hosted panels, Fringe Feasts and more. Artist discounts at bar.
LEVEL 3
A quiet shared co-working space with hot-desks, printing, laminating and opportunities to meet the A&V and Honey Pot teams.
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 artist pass
• Connect with other artists
• Attend a professional development workshop
• Ask our team for support in person
• Take a break from the hustle and enjoy some air conditioning
• Pick up some printed comp tickets
• Grab a free lunch on Wednesdays!
Thurs 20 Feb, 3pm - 4:30pm and pick up your artist pass while you’re there!
RSVP to adlfrin.ge/FWLaunch25
IlA
ILA, or Immersive Light and Art, is a Not-For-Profit Social Enterprise and Venue dedicated to supporting the arts -in particular, the immersive arts.
Art i sts receive 20% o f f selected bever a g e s at all ILA Bars
Accessibility at ILA:
• The nearest bus stop is Stop C1 Currie Street.
• The entrance is wheelchair accessible via a ramp and elevator.
• There is one designated wheelchair accessible car parking space located directly out the front of the venue on Light Square.
• 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.
• A portable hearing loop will be available upon request.
ADELAiDE CBD
Kurangga (Park
Wita Wirra (Park
Karrawirra (Park 1 2)
Walyu
Pityarrilla
Rundle Park / Kadlitp (Park 13)
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14)
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.
By Taxi Cab
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Adelaide Independent
1300 360 940
Adelaide Access Taxis
12 10 08
Suburban Taxis
13 22 27 13CABS
Look out for the Free City Connector buses running on two loops from 7am-7:15pm and 7am-9:15pm on Friday.
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.
D ea L S & D i S C O U N T S FOR FRINGE PARTICIPANTS!
Adelaide Fringe Merchandise
20% off Adelaide
Fringe merch at selected box offices and FringeWORKS.
Fringe Member
& Artist
Discounts
(formerly known as Fringe Deals)
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 order via AVR on a weekly basis and pickup from FringeWORKS @ ILA.
Discounted Yoga, Physiotherapy and massage at Human.Kind
Human.Kind is offering participants a 10% discount on physiotherapy or massage to artists, and $15 casual classes (listed below) during Fringe:
City Studio
Tuesday: 12:15pm Strong Flow
Thursday: 4:45pm Strong Flow
Friday: 9:30am Dynamic Flow
Glenelg Studio
Monday: 12:15pm Dynamic Flow
Wednesday: 12:15pm Strong Flow
FRinGE WoRks & HOney poT sCheDuLe
Wed 19 Feb
10am-6:30pm
FringeWORKS @ ILA opens!
Artist Passes available for pickup from Wednesday 19 February at FringeWORKS. SeE thE fULl
3pm-4:30pm
FringeWORKS Hub Launch Party Thurs 20 Feb Adelaide Fringe Kicks Off! Fri 21 Feb
Honey Pot Event FringeWORKS Event
WEek 1 | sCheDuLe
Tues 25 Feb
11am-12pm
FringePOD Panel - Accessibility at Fringe with Access2Arts
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1pm-5pm
1 on 1s - Adelaide Fringe Team
FringeWORKS @ ILA
1:45pm-2:45pm Free Yoga with Human.Kind Human.Kind CBD
Wed 26 Feb 10:30am11:30am
How to Honey Pot
Light Room Bar @ ILA
12pm-2pm FringeFEAST
Light Room Bar @ IL 3pm-5pm Producer Support Group
Light Room Bar @ ILA
Thurs 27 Feb 10:30am Fringe Run Club
Gluttony Main Entrance 11am-12pm FringeCHAT Workshop - Intro to Auslan with Deaf Connect
Light Room Bar @ ILA 3pm-5pm Honey Pot Connects
The Lab Garden @ ILA Fri 28 Feb 1:30pm-3pm HIVE
Adelaide Convention Centre 3pm-4pm HIVE Breakout Drinks
Adelaide Convention Centre
WEek 2 | sCheDuLe
Tues 4 Mar
11am-12pm
FringePOD Panel
- Overcoming Your Fears and Avoiding Burnout
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1pm-5pm
1 on 1s - Producer Chat
FringeWORKS @ ILA
1:45pm-2:45pm
Free Yoga with Human.Kind Human.Kind CBD
Wed 5 Mar
10am-11am
Wellbeing Check In with Support Act Online 12pm-2pm
FringeFEAST
Light Room Bar @ ILA
Thurs 6 Mar
10:30am
Fringe Run Club
Gluttony Main Entrance 11am-12pm
FringeCHAT
WorkshopFlyering Tips and Tricks
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1:30pm-2:30pm
MILKE
The Producer Lab Info Session, The Light Room Bar @ ILA 2:30pm-4:30pm Guildhouse Advice Banks
FringeWORKS @ ILA 3pm-5pm Honey Pot Connects
The Lab Garden @ ILA
Fri 7 Mar 1:30pm-3pm HIVE
Adelaide Convention Centre 3pm-4pm
HIVE Breakout Drinks
Adelaide Convention Centre
WEek 3 | sCheDuLe
Tues 11 Mar
11am-12pm
FringePOD Panel - Open Access Festivals
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1pm-5pm
1 on 1s - Adelaide Fringe Team
FringeWORKS @ ILA
1:45pm-2:45pm
Free Yoga with Human.Kind
Human.Kind CBD
2pm-3:30pm
Honey Pot
Meet the Irish
Light Room Bar @ ILA
Wed 12 Mar
10:30am-11:30am
How to Honey Pot
Light Room Bar @ ILA
12pm-2pm
FringeFEAST
Light Room Bar @ ILA
3pm-5pm
Where's your heid at?
Info Session with Venues & Producers of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Light Room Bar @ ILA
Thurs 13 Mar
10:30am
Fringe Run Club
Gluttony Main Entrance 11am-12pm FringeCHAT
WorkshopWorkshopping your Concept and Applying for Funding
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1pm-2pm
Yarning Strong
Panel with Support Act Online
2:30pm-4:30pm
Guildhouse
Advice Banks
FringeWORKS @ ILA
3pm-5pm
Honey Pot Connects
The Lab Garden @ ILA
Fri 14 Mar 1:30pm-3pm
HIVE
Adelaide Convention Centre
3pm-4pm HIVE Breakout Drinks
Adelaide Convention Centre
WEek 4 | sCheDuLe
Tues 18 Mar
11am-12pm
FringePOD Panel
- How to thrive in the Fringe Schools Program
Light Room Bar @ ILA
1pm-5pm
1 on 1s - Producer Chat
FringeWORKS @ ILA
1:45pm-2:45pm
Free Yoga with Human.Kind
Human.Kind CBD
Wed 19 Mar
10am-11am
Wellbeing Check In with Support Act Online
12pm-2pm
FringeFEAST
Light Room Bar @ ILA
3pm-5pm Producer
Support Group
Light Room Bar @ ILA
Thurs 20 Mar
10:30am
Fringe Run Club
Gluttony Main Entrance 11am-1pm
FringeFORUM
- Successes and Feedback on Adelaide Fringe 2025
Light Room Bar @ ILA
2:30pm-4:30pm Guildhouse Advice Banks
FringeWORKS @ ILA 3pm-5pm Honey Pot Connects
The Lab Garden @ ILA
Fri 21 Mar
1:30pm-3pm HIVE
Adelaide Convention Centre 3pm-4pm HIVE Breakout Drinks
Adelaide Convention Centre
Sun 23 Mar 11am Awards Ceremony
GET YOUR TIX TO GLUTTONY CLOSING NIGHT PARTY @ 8:15pm RSVP: adlfrin.ge/ GluttonyParty25
FRINGEFEAST
Meal service from 12pm-1pm
A weekly FREE lunch on Wednesdays. Come grab a bite and take part in some interactive workshops or games for participants only.
FRINGEWORKS
HUB LAUNCH PARTY
Thurs 20 Feb • 3pm-4:30pm
Join us to celebrate the launch of FringeWORKS at ILA for 2025. Pick up your pass and mingle with some fellow artists.
FRINGEFORUM
A chance for you to talk about your success stories from Adelaide Fringe 2025, and offer feedback about your experiences. These sessions are where big discussions about Adelaide Fringe begin.
FREE YOGA SESSIONS
WITH HUMAN.KIND
Tues • 1:45pm
An Adelaide Fringe participant only Yoga class with Human.Kind at their Adelaide CBD studio.
FRINGE
RUN CLUB
Thurs • 10:30am
Fringe community jog around the Adelaide Parklands kicking off at the Gluttony Main entrance.
Events
WELLBEING CHECK INS WITH SUPPORT ACT
Live streamed online and at FringeWORKS.
Wed 5 Mar • 10am-11am
Join Ash King, Wellbeing Content and Programs Lead / Psychologist from Support Act for a Wellbeing Check-In.
Wed 19 Mar • 10am-11am
Join Clinical Psychologist and First Nations facilitator, Chynna Foster from Support Act for a session on stress management, who will talk about how stress affects non-First Nations and First Nations people.
YARNING STRONG PANEL
Thurs 13 Mar • 1pm-2pm
Hosted by Support Act, join us for an online panel discussion featuring First Nations participants in the festival and hear their perspectives on social and emotional wellbeing in the arts industry.
GUILDHOUSE ADVICE BANKS
Thurs 6, 13 & 20 March. 2:30 -4:30pm
Chat with South Australia’s peak body for visual art, craft and design about grant funding applications, professional documentation, marketing, communications, artist opportunities and more.
Events
The Honey Pot program is proudly supported by the Government of South Australia, Arts South Australia.
HOW TO HONEY POT
Wednesday 26 Feb & 12 Mar, 10:30am – 11:30am
Join the Honey Pot team in the Light Room Cafe Bar and get the lowdown on ‘How to Honey Pot’. In these sessions, the team will run through which delegates are in town, give an overview of events coming up, how to approach them, and answer any questions relating to your marketplace experience.
The Light Room at ILA, 63 Light Square
MY HONEY POT
Everything you need for your participation in Honey Pot can be found within My Honey Pot in AVR. Our intuitive resources and applications are designed to provide information, generate connections and drive networking. Need to know more about what each application does? No problem, head to these handy resources about Honey Pot to understand more.
PRODUCER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday 26 Feb & 19 Mar, 3pm - 5pm
Swing by ILA and join a collective group of emerging to mid-level producers looking to build capacity and confidence as a group. Designed to be a safe space to ask questions, share advice and come away understanding a little more about this complex craft known as ‘producing’. Both sessions will be guided by a producer who will bring a topic and conversation starter to get the group going.
ARTIST & VENUE REGISTRATION
The Light Room at ILA, 63 Light Square
Honey Pot HIVE. Photo: Chloe Elizabeth, 2023.
HONEY POT CONNECTS
Thursdays: 27 Feb & 6, 13, 20 Mar, 3pm – 5pm
The start of the Fringe weekend kicks off here! Pop along and join the Honey Pot and Artist & Venue teams as we invite Honey Pot Artists and Delegates to chat and network over a beverage. This informal gathering allows attending industry to meet artists, chat about their work and gather inspiration for the weekend and week ahead.
HIVE
Fridays: 28 Feb & 7, 14, 21 Mar, 1:30pm – 3pm + 60min breakout (3pm-4pm)
The Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace
* RSVP’s via HIVE Zone are required to attend.
HIVE at The Adelaide Convention Centre provides artists and industry with the space and comfort required to have productive and effective conversations. Artists with programmable, ready to tour works are encouraged to come along and take short face-to-face rotating conversations with industry delegates in town who host their own table.
Programmers and presenters from all over are keen to discover new works and make new connections. Introduce yourself, make a new friend and tell them a little about your show, and who knows what the outcomes might be!
Check out who will be in the room via HIVE Zone and get researching.
A low sensory space will be available at all HIVE's events
FringePOD is our podcast interview series (released every second month). We talk to artists, producers and venue managers from around the world about their journey, and what advice they would give to artists at all stages of their careers.
We will be filming a panel on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm each week on during Adelaide Fringe 2025 at FringeWORKS with a live audience.
ACCESSIBILITY WITH ACCESS2ARTS
Tuesday 25 February
A Disability-led Artists panel discussion about putting on a Fringe show and being artists with a lived experience of disability.
OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS AND AVOIDING BURNOUT
Tuesday 4 March
Improve your confidence in taking to the stage plus learn about the early signs of burnout and how to combat them.
OPEN ACCESS FESTIVALS
Tuesday 11 March
What does “Open Access” actually mean? Learn about the different approaches festivals and venues can take to Open Access.
HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Tuesday 18 March
How to entice schools to attend performances, and add value to your show with workshops and tasks.
In-person or online workshops that give you direct access to the people you need, when you need them, throughout the year and during Fringe.
We will be hosting FringeCHATS Thursdays from 11am-12pm from weeks 1-3 during Adelaide Fringe 2025 at FringeWORKS. RSVPs are required to attend.
INTRO TO AUSLAN WITH DEAF CONNECT
Thursday 27 February
Adelaide Fringe Partner Deaf Connect is coming to FringeWORKS for a fun and inclusive "Intro to Auslan" session. Learn basic Australian Sign Language (Auslan) with experienced instructors, fostering communication and connection in an engaging and supportive environment.
FLYERING TIPS AND TRICKS
Thursday 6 March
Join award winning comedian and producer Jeromaia Detto, as he shares his knowledge of flyering and works with you to improve your own techniques.
WORKSHOP YOUR CONCEPT AND APPLYING FOR FUNDING
Thursday 13 March
This session is about looking towards approach them in a way that can lead to
Photo: Razan Fakhouri, 2024.
Manage My TIX is your one-stop-shop where you can check and schedule ticketing reports, manage Presenter Comps and the all-NEW Finge Insider tickets.
Fringe Insider - NEW!
After consultations with artists and venues, we are excited to launch Fringe Insider, a database for industry professionals, friends, family, and Fringe networks and acting as a channel with the aim to help fill seats for shows and introduce a new mechanism whereby a third party is not profiting from the issuing of free tickets.
The initiative aims to boost word of mouth and provide a new platform to promote shows. From February, Fringe Insiders will access $5 tickets with a max purchase of 4 tickets per order, with no additional charges to artists.
Fringe Insider is all in your hands! You can manage ticket allocations through Manage My Tix, opt-in anytime, allowing flexibility throughout the 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.
resOuRce
LiBRARy
AVR is not just for show or venue registration; it also offers a wide range of resources tailored for all Adelaide Fringe participants. It’s the best place to go to find out more about marketing, publicity, and other useful information.
Here are some handy resources that would be useful for you during the Festival.
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.
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
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
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 artists 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
bingo!
Opt your show into Honey Pot
Share your BINGO experiences and encourage others to take part! Take a photo of this page and tag us @ADLFringe
Access an Artist Deal or Discount
See 3 shows outside of your own genre
Visit FringeWORKS
Order and pick up a Cucina Classica Ready Meal from FringeWORKS
See a show outside of the CBD
See a show by an international artist
Attend a FringePOD/ FringeCHAT
Take some time for yourself outside of performing/ producing
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