The iconic Fringe Club is excited to introduce a dynamic arts festival designed to foster youth engagement in Hong Kong.
It provides a platform for professional and emerging artists to collaborate in an inclusive space, showcasing a wide array of talents in multiple disciplines, spanning different generations.
The Fringe Youth Festival is made for participation, inspiration, and innovation in a diverse and creative environment, by and for young people.
What is the
FringeYouth™ Festival?
We would love to hear from you
TAKE PART IN AN ARTISTIC ECOSYSTEM
We make people curious about art
We create an environment to play and experiment with different art forms
We co-exist in one space with multiple arts, overlapping and sharing
We educate young people as they grow in professionalism and learn new skills
We create a community in Hong Kong for youth development and empowerment
KEY DATES
Applications open | Thu, 11 April
Application deadline | Sun, 5 May
Programming offers made | 6 - 31 May
Programming decisions finalised | 1 - 16 June
Launch and ticket sales go live | 17 June
FringeYouth™ Festival | 15 - 21 July
IN 2024
FESTIVAL ARTISTS / PROJECTS
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If you’re an arts practitioner with a project suitable for audiences aged anywhere between 0 – 25, we’d like to offer you a platform to share your work
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We provide a supportive environment for practitioners: from individuals putting on your first public event to schools and professional companies offering full productions
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We’ll match you to the right venue at The Fringe and incorporate your project into the most suitable event to showcase your talents to the right audience
Are you a practitioner in one or more of the following areas?
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Baby music and movement
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Children and family storytelling
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Circus
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Comedy
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Crafts
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Creative writing
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Dance and physical theatre
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Digital art
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Drama theatre
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Fashion design
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Film
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Immersive art
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Live music
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Magic
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Musical theatre
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Panel discussions
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Poetry
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Puppetry
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Stand-up
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Visual arts
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Workshops and masterclasses
SUPPORT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
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Venue hire
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Music performance rights
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Tech support and equipment
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Ticketing services
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Front of house support
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Programme listing
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Social media and marketing
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Networking opportunities during the Festival
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
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There will be a participation fee from HK$300 upwards, calculated according to the size and scale of your project/event
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You may also charge for tickets based on a 50/50 box office split
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You may sell related merchandise if your project warrants it
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Once we know what’s involved in your project, we’ll give you a full breakdown of fees involved
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
HOW TO APPLY
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Submit your application via the form below
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Complete all the sections about your company, project, and/or event
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Answer questions with as much detail as possible as this will increase the likelihood of acceptance
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Examples of your work will support your application
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You may offer your own complete project or be part of a larger group event
VENUES
Creative practitioners enjoy a variety of benefits including access to five exhibition and performances spaces at the Fringe Club
