NZ Fringe Artist Development Workshop Series
NZ Fringe will be putting on a series of workshops aimed at helping you, the Fringe artist, get the absolute most out of their 2027 production. Each workshop will be led by an industry leader with insight, guidance, and answers on how to approach some of the trickiest bits of self-produced work. Alongside this, we will also announce an Artist Portal for those who have registered with the festival that will be chock full of festival opportunities and resources to help you between now and the festival. Some locations are still TBA, but mark your calendars:
Workshop #1: How to Fringe with new Festival Director Luke Eisemann
Tuesday, 1 September @ Toi Aro
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first time Fringer, come meet new Festival Director Luke Eisemann as he breaks down what it means to put on a show in a Fringe festival, some of the festival key dates and timelines, and answers any and all questions about this year’s Fringe. REGISTER HERE
Workshop #2: Engaging with Venues: Agreements, MOUs, Risk Assessments, and More! with Eleanor Stratham
Tuesday, 15 September @ Hannah Playhouse
Long-time independent producer and current General Manager of The Hannah, Eleanor Strathern runs you through the paperwork that keeps you safe, maximises creative freedom, and has venues asking you to come back! REGISTER HERE
Workshop #3: Design and Branding with Phantom Billstickers
Tuesday, 6 October
Workshop #4: Producing 101 with Sally Barnett
Tuesday, 13 October
Workshop #5: Budgeting with CCAT Chief Executive Kim Bailey
Tuesday, 27 October
Workshop #6: Social Media and Digital Marketing with Aro Digital
Tuesday, 10 November
Workshop #7: Funding with with CCAT Chief Executive Kim Bailey
Tuesday, 1 December
Workshop #8: Ticketing – Reporting, Pricing, & Discounts with the Fringe Team
Tuesday, 15 December
Workshop #9: Touring and Tour Ready Awards with the Fringe Team
Tuesday, 2 February
Workshop #10: Next Steps for Fringe Shows
Post-Festival, date TBA
