We’re offering a new $20,000 commission for a show that will pack out our largest and highest production value Festival Hub venue; the ETU Ballroom. Are you an ambitious producer with a hot new show in the works that you think could do three weeks in a 150-200 seat venue? This commission is for you! We have Fringe Fund commissions for artists at every stage of their career but this one is specifically for mid-career or established artists based in Victoria. The kind of work that can be competitive in the national performing arts market.
This is a unique opportunity to develop and present a fully realised show during this year’s festival (30 September until 19 October 2025). The work will be produced by the successful artist and will form an important part of the Melbourne Fringe Open Access Program at the Festival Hub.
The successful artist will receive:
- $20,000 in commissioning funds to produce and present your new idea
- Guaranteed programming for 15 nights in the ETU Ballroom at the Festival Hub (1st – 19th October, 5 nights per week)
- Support from Melbourne Fringe staff to consult and guide your team – this includes staff who can provide expert advice relating to production management, marketing, administration, and accessibility.
Please read more detailed information in the Info Pack before applying:
ETU Commission Info Pack Word Document
Application link: https://airtable.com/app4kI2dwKr2Wg8zg/pagVS0ka1uhbl3Pxb/form
To discuss your application, please email Olly Lawrence – olly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Olly.
If the Airtable form is not accessible for you, or if there is another way you would prefer to submit an application, please get in touch to let us know. You can call our office or email Milly Cooper at milly@melbournefringe.com.au. Please let us know how you would prefer to submit your answers to the questions. We are open to your ideas around process. However, we cannot change the timeframes unfortunately – you’ll still need to get your proposal in by 30th March, 2025.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30 March 2025.
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