WHAT IS "FRINGE" ANYWAY?

The ā€œfringeā€ concept first developed in 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland, when groups of local actors, performers, and musiciansā€”in reaction to the more conventional lineup of the Edinburgh Theatre Festivalā€”launched an alternative program to run concurrent to the main event. Now almost 73 years later, the term ā€˜fringeā€™ widely refers to work that resides on the edges of the mainstreamā€”and fringe festivals have served as a critical launch pad for independent artists to self-produce, showcase original work, engage new audiences, and network with fellow indie artists and producers inside of a vibrant festival environment.

There are now 100s of fringe festivals in North America and across the world... and each has its own structure and personality.

BorderLight is a proud member of the United Association of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) and World Fringe Network.

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Psychic
Lady Slay
P&S