Registration to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival starts at £72 for a limited run of one or two performances, rising to £153 for three to five performances and £221.40 for six or more performances.
Of course it’s a pretty good idea to have an act and a modicum of talent before registering although over the years that has not always been the case.
Artists and venues will be able to register Fringe shows right up until the end of the festival. The Fringe’s world-class programme will be available to browse and book at edfringe.com, with tickets going on sale for audiences in early summer.
The news comes after the Edinburgh International Festival yesterday announced it would be going ahead, with custom-built venues in three sites across the city.
As Scotland navigates its roadmap out of lockdown, much is still unknown about what the Fringe will look like this August. However, a range of scenarios are being prepared for, from socially distanced live events to digital offerings.
The Fringe Society is supporting artists and audiences to find and book work online across a range of platforms, including the brand-new Fringe Player. This online platform aims to bring some festival magic into homes across the world, while providing a secure platform for artists, companies and venues to host their shows. The platform is available to any registered 2021 Fringe show or venue to use if they wish.
Any live performance registered as part of the 2021 Fringe will be expected to adhere to public health guidance from the Scottish Government. The Scottish government has announced that from June it expects indoor events to be able to go ahead in Scotland with a maximum of 400 seated audience members.
Audiences can search, browse and buy tickets to both online and in-person work through edfringe.com. More details on individual shows and Fringe 2021 will be available in early summer.
Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Fringe Society, said:
“We’re delighted to be able to open registration for 2021. Of course, we’re still very much in planning mode as we await further updates from the Scottish Government, but this feels like a hugely positive step in the right direction.
“Through the work being created across the various digital platforms, including the Fringe Player, artists have a brilliant opportunity to reach audiences and communities all over the world. I look forward to seeing how our Fringe creatives use these platforms in 2021 and beyond.”
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will take place from 06 – 30 August 2021.
Aaddition to the Fringe Player, listings and ticketing, registered participants will gain access to all the services offered by the society during August. Tickets will go on sale in early summer.