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INDEPENDENT PROGRAM
EVENTS
438
VENUES
179
PARTICIPANTS
3,409
ATTENDEES
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Over 18 days in September , Melbourne was transformed by a Festival created by and for the people . We turned the spotlight on Melbourne ’ s independent artists ; illuminating 3,409 participants in 438 events at 179 venues across Melbourne .
United by a common ambition of adventure , art-making and risk-taking , this year ’ s participants embraced the Festival ’ s value of cultural democracy as established , emerging and amateur artists stood side-by-side to present the largest festival in Melbourne Fringe history .
THE OTHER FILM FESTIVAL
We were thrilled to partner with Arts Access Victoria to present The Other Film Festival . Featuring nine free events across three nights at State Library Victoria , 48 speakers , artists and filmmakers came together to present 32 films about the lived experienced of disability and the Deaf community to more than 750 attendees .
OPEN BOOK
Presented in partnership with Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office , Open Book supported artists to present nine events at this year ’ s Festival . Each event responded to the provocation of casting a new light on Melbourne and its relationship with literature .
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MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL DEMOCRACY AND ART . BY EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION , THE FESTIVAL CREATES A UNIQUE AND TRULY WONDROUS PROGRAM EACH YEAR .”
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