Fringe: 1 - 19 July 2020

Calendar - note changes in italics

Dec 1 2019		Open for Online Entry
Feb 29 2020		Last date for special £50 early entry price.
March 31		Last date for special £70 early entry price. Fee is now £50 across the board.
April 19		Text and pictures deadline for printed Programme (£85 entry price). Fee is now £50 across the board. Deadline is now June 1. There is unlikely to be a printed programme.
May		Check deadlines for advertising in local media such as the Buxton Advertiser, Pure Buxton and ArtsBeat.
May/June		Send press releases and good quality photos to local media.
Early June		Printed Programme published. This is now unlikely to happen though some directional publicity may be possible.
End June		Send posters and flyers in advance to Fringe chair or bring to Fringe Information Desk at the start of the Fringe. Situation to be reviewed nearer the time,
July 1		Fringe begins.
July 5		Fringe Sunday 2-4.30pm in the Pavilion Gardens around the bandstand. TBC dates for Fringe @ 5 in the Pavilion Gardens around the Bandstand. Join us there! Gatherings to be reviewed according to government guidelines when we know how things stand in July.
July 11		Carnival Procession 2pm. Join us there! The Well Dressing and Carnival has now been cancelled,
July 19		Final Sunday of the Fringe. Fringe Awards Ceremony in the afternoon. To be confirmed.

If you choose to perform with Underground Venues, which is a managed venue, you will need to work to their earlier deadlines as detailed on their website.

Final Checklist

Have you...

1. Read all the information carefully?
2. Made arrangements with your venue? This also applies to outdoor venues.
3. Made sure you have Public Liability cover and considered all health and safety issues?
4. Obtained copyright permission where required?
5. Entered online and paid the fees including Opera House Ticket Sales fees if using this service?
6. Chosen your photos for the programme?
7. Prepared your publicity materials and finalised your budgets?
8. Considered Community Groups Link, performing in our outreach venues and Fringe Sunday?
9. Considered whether you are a Fringe award winner eligible for free entry?
10. Organised your accommodation?

Ready to Begin?

You need to be a registered user to use online entry. The next link 'Begin Online Entry' will explain how.
If you already have an account (for example because you entered the Fringe last year) then follow the next link and check that our contact details are correct by clicking on the My Profile link.