A recent article on Dancelife.com.au announced the launch of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2023 program as well as the Sydney Fringe Economic Impact 2022.
Sydney Fringe Festival, New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival, today announced the program highlights for 2023. Presented across the city from 1 – 30 September 2023, this year’s Festival marks Kerri Glasscock’s 10th year as Festival Director and CEO, featuring a dynamic program spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual art, film, musical theatre, dance, circus, street festivals, literature and poetry, as well as a precinct takeover at Entertainment Quarter.
A new impact report produced by Hawkridge Entertainment Services for the Festival has also been released, outlining the vast significance of Sydney Fringe Festival for the city. It found the 2022 festival generated an extremely positive economic impact of over $36 million for Sydney, and produced over 400 full time jobs. These remarkable statistics confirm the huge importance of the festival and the value independent art and creativity brings to the city.
Sydney Fringe CEO and Festival Director Kerri Glasscock said: “Each year Sydney Fringe Festival has gone from strength to strength, hosting big international names and nurturing local talent. Over my ten years as Festival Director and CEO, I’ve seen Sydney Fringe Festival develop into a world-class event and I’m so proud of what our community has created. Globally recognised for our unique festival model, we’ve established game changing activations and pilot projects that have driven lasting change within the city, and this new report is evidence of the vital role Fringe and our local artists play in Sydney’s economy. This 2023 program is set to be better than ever, kicking off with Fringe Ignite and seeing the return of the fabulous Spiegeltent as part of our exciting precinct takeover at Entertainment Quarter. You won’t want to miss it!”
Hawkridge Entertainment Services provides a range of services for organisations including strategic analysis, feasibility development and business case writing. We are experts in the development of cultural infrastructure. Some of our recent projects are:
- Roxy Theatre Parramatta Final Business Case
- Parramatta Riverside Theatres Business Case
- Report on the economic contribution of Music Venues in NSW
- Coffs Harbour Community and Cultural Facilities Plan 2021-2031
- Business case for the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre
- Operational review of the Paranaple Convention Centre
We deliver successful outcomes by finding solutions to complex issues. We listen to stakeholders and complete tasks in the timeframes required.
Other similar projects completed by Hawkridge Entertainment Services are available here.