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Looking to try out the Canadian Fringe circuit? Vancouver Fringe happens in September, right at the end of the season. Vancouver was my first fringe outside of the U.S., and I had a fantastic experience. I met incredible artists, had solid ticket sales for a first-timer, and even picked up some press coverage.

Welcome to one of the longest-running fringe festivals in the Midwest! Each year, the Minnesota Fringe Festival offers over 100 productions across two jam-packed weeks.

S2 E9 of What the Fringe?! Sam Gough, Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts Every August, thousands of artists descend on Edinburgh with a dream tucked under their arm: to make something bold, beautiful, and unforgettable. But with hundreds of venues, thousands of shows, and a city that becomes its own ecosystem, what actually  makes a Fringe show successful? According to longtime Fringe producer, arts advocate, and current Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts, Sam Gough, the rec

There’s something special about your very first festival. It’s equal parts adventure, nerves, and a big ol’ heap of hope. Solofest was a great experience, but it was also a crash course in the festival hustle.