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G'day Fringe artists and performers! Are you thinking about taking your brilliant show beyond the city limits? Understanding what "regional" means for the Adelaide Fringe, and how to navigate touring regional South Australia, can open up a whole new world of audiences and experiences. This guide is designed to help you suss out regional areas and point you towards the best resources for a successful regional tour.

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What/Where is "Regional" South Australia?

When we talk about "regional" South Australia in the context of the Adelaide Fringe, we're referring to all the wonderful communities outside of metropolitan Adelaide. This includes a vast and diverse array of places, from the picturesque Adelaide Hills to the rugged Far North. These areas offer unique audiences and venues, and expanding your Fringe season to include regional dates can be a truly rewarding experience.

The communities considered "regional" encompass:

  • Adelaide Plains
  • Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges
  • APY Lands
  • Barossa Valley
  • Clare Valley
  • Eyre Peninsula
  • Far North
  • Far West
  • Fleurieu Peninsula
  • Flinders Ranges
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Limestone Coast
  • Mallee
  • Mid North
  • Murraylands
  • Riverland
  • Yorke Peninsula

You can get a good visual sense of these areas by checking out the Detailed Maps of South Australian Regions, or by looking at the general SA Regions Highlighted Map, where the metro area is usually outlined in red, and everything beyond that is considered regional.

https://spatial.infrastructure.gov.au/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6218d23a6749481f90e4055065f1546f

Checking if an Area is Regional

Sometimes it's not immediately obvious whether a specific postcode or address falls into the "regional" category. We recommend using this Is your venue regional?

Regional Magazine

Check out our new Regional Magazine to explore touring routes and opportunities across South Australia:

Regional Magazine

Touring Regional SA with Fringe

Thinking about adding regional dates or locations to your Fringe season? It's a fantastic way to reach new audiences and explore our beautiful state. The Fringe has put together some excellent resources to help you get started.

Fringe Across the State Guide

We've created a super handy Fringe Across the State Guide specifically for artists interested in touring Regional South Australia. This guide covers the essential basics, including:

  • Where to go.
  • Who to contact in regional areas.
  • Key considerations for regional touring.
  • A practical checklist to get your regional tour planning in motion.

Consider Regional Touring: Professional Development Video

Want to hear from artists who have already successfully toured regional South Australia? Our "Consider Regional Touring" video, part of our monthly professional development series, features valuable insights directly from those who've blazed the trail.

In this August 2024 release, Jennifer Laycock of Art for Earthlings and Malcolm Harslett of Mighty Good Productions spill the tea about their regional touring experiences during Adelaide Fringe 2023. This is your chance to learn from their successes and challenges, gain practical tips, and fuel your wanderlust for performing beyond the city limits. Keep an eye out for where this video will be available!

Summary

  • "Regional" South Australia for Fringe purposes refers to all communities outside the Adelaide metropolitan area.
  • You can verify a location's regional status using the Health Workforce Locator (MM2-MM7 codes indicate regional) or the Brilliant Migration Regional Area Calculator (look for non-"Adelaide" region names).
  • The Fringe Across the State Guide is an excellent starting points for planning a regional tour.
  • Don't forget to check out the "Consider Regional Touring" professional development video for firsthand advice from experienced regional touring artists!

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