2010 Fringe - We are now open for entries!

Chasing balloons at Fringe Sunday 2009 (credit: Martin Bisknell)

Between now and April you can see events building up as entries roll in for 2010 Fringe. Remember, anyone can enter the Fringe so check out Entrants' Info for full details on booking your venue and everything else that you need to know.

As a charity run entirely by volunteers we are always looking for new blood. See how you can help.

During 2009 our Fringe Friends recruitment drive has really taken off and we now have over 150 Friends enjoying ticket discounts during the festival as well as special events throughout the year. Why don't you join us? It's a great way to support the Fringe and meet new people. For administrative purposes, annual Fringe Friend membership runs from June 1 so as the year is half way through we are now offering half price membership of £5 (£7.50 for joint membership). Sign up now to support the Fringe and receive invitations to Friends events during the year.

We are very grateful for the key financial help we receive from our supporters who are acknowledged on our Links page. Would your company be interested in raising its profile and helping the Fringe at the same time? Contact our Fringe Chair.

Why not contribute to our Discussion Board. Tell us what you thought was unmissable at Fringe30 and share with us your plans for Fringe 2010.

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Special Fringe Friends Film Evening on Wednesday 17th Feb plus discounted rates for Buxton Film programme at the Railway Hotel. Find out more.

Shear genius: sneak preview of 2010 Programme cover

Can't wait for the Fringe? Check out the Buxton Opera House's on-going Fringe Season at the Paupers Pit, Old Hall Hotel, and the Pavilion Gardens. See http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/fringe/coming-soon for details.

The Fringe beats economic downturn according to our 2009 Survey.

The special Fringe30 art project, Vers@Tile, which took place in schools and community groups across the High Peak, resulted in a triptych which was on display at Buxton Museum during the Fringe. The artwork now has a permanent new home at the Pavilion Gardens' Art Cafe.

An interview with Malcolm Fraser, founder of the Festival and Fringe, has been added to our series of Fringe30 conversations, originally broadcast on High Peak Radio.

Keith Savage's excellent blog is back, courtesy of the Buxton Advertiser. Contact Keith if you have news for him.

Want to be kept in touch with our news? We plan to send occasional emails to all registered users so simply go to our Online area and follow the simple instructions. If you already have an account (because you entered the Fringe last year) then just check that our contact details are correct by logging in and clicking on the My Profile link.

See About Us for details of the dates and times of all our Committee meetings in 2009/10.

Writing about the Fringe? See new press releases or contact our Press Officer.