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Street Performer Registrations will open in October! 

Street performers bring the spirit of the Fringe to life, captivating audiences on the streets. Each year we host international and local street artists, buskers and entertainers who captivate and WOW audiences. 

Register by January 15 to ensure you recieve a printed pass and website listing. 

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How To Register

If you've registered as a Street Performer with Adelaide Fringe in the past, you will be able to apply directly from your My Festival homepage. If you can't see the application link, ensure your profile settings are correct. 

Please note that all street performers will go through an approval process. After submitting this form, your application will be reviewed. You will recieve a notification with further details about your participation within 14 business days of submitting this form. 

Performing spots are limited, and we do not cap numbers, so there is a chance performers will miss out depending on numbers.

Requirements

There are a few requirements of Street Performers registration:

  • You will need Public Liability Insurance - You can find a list of recommended suppliers here. We recommend Duck for Cover for Street Performers
  • You will need to upload a Video of you performing - This can be a Youtube, Google Drive, Dropbox link of you. 
  • You will need to organise an ABN (Australian Business Number) or Statement by Supplier if you are opting into paid opportunities
  • If you want to perform in Rundle Mall, you will need a City of Adelaide Busking Permit.

Getting Approved  

The East End Unleashed busking team need to approve all acts that register, to check your suitability to perform. After registering, your application will be reviewed. You will recieve a notification with further details about your participation within 14 business days of submitting this form. 

If you are approved, the draw takes place each Thursday of the festival at 4:30pm at Hindmarsh Square. This draw decides the entire weekend's shows. 

The first super draw is the Thursday before Adelaide Fringe Opening Weekend at 4:30pm. Make sure you are in Adelaide on time! If you miss this draw, you will not be able to busk the first weekend.

What does Adelaide Fringe registration include?

  • Visa Support
    If you are an international artist joining us for Adelaide Fringe, our Artist and Venue Team can help guide you through the visa process. Adelaide Fringe will provide a Letter of Support, a required part of the visa application. As a registered ACNC charity, your visa application fee may be waived if accepted. You'll also gain access to the FringeWORKS support team, including the Visa Coordinator. 
  • FringeWORKS
    You'll have access to our FringeWORKS hub during the season. This is a great place to relax, connect with fellow artists, and get any questions about your upcoming season answered by Fringe Staff on site.
  • Artist Pass
    You will get an Adelaide Fringe artist pass, giving you access to passholder discounts, and passholder free shows. 
  • Performance Opportunities
    With your permission, we will share your information with councils, activations, and shows keen to engage with street performers throughout the Fringe season.
  • Eligible for the Adelaide Fringe Awards Program
    Check out our Awards resource for more info.

 

 

Where can I perform? 

Please note that you must be approved to busk in these places.

These locations are yet to be confirmed. For the most up to date information find the East End Unleashed Busking Letter. 

Rundle Mall (organised by East End Unleashed)

Opportunities to busk in Rundle Mall are available every day, Monday through Sunday.  

Locations Available

  • Circle Pitches - 2 pitches for both Circle/Alcove acts.
  • Music Pitches - 2 pitches for Music Acts.
  • Silent Pitch - 1 pitch for Silent Acts.

Note: The number of pitches may vary during the week.

Spots will be decided daily at at Gawler place for Rundle Mall

  • Music & Silent pitches in Rundle Mall will draw at 10am every day at Gawler Place.
  • Circle pitches in Rundle Mall will draw at 10am Monday - Thursday at Gawler Place, for shows on Monday - Thursday.
  • Circle pitches in Rundle Mall for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will draw at 4:30pm each Thursday of the festival at Hindmarsh Square. 

A City of Adelaide Busking Permit is required. Apply for a free permit here: City of Adelaide Busking Permit.

 

Rundle Street Road Closures (organised by East End Unleashed)

Opportunities to busk are available Fri/Sat/Sun evenings each weekend of the festival. 

Locations Available

  • Circle Pitches: Frome & East Terrace intersections.
  • Alcove pitch: Union St (in front of Exeter Hotel).
  • Music Pitch: 1 or 2 pitches, locations TBD. Usually Vardon Pl and Synagogue Pl.
  • Silent acts: No guarantee there will be a suitable pitch; speak to East End Unleashed directly.

Glossary of Terms

  • Pitch - A term used to describe a performance location. There are different types of pitches, e.g., Circle Pitches are for professional busking shows with a beginning, middle, and end that attract and hold a crowd, and where money is collected.
  • Draw / Ballot / Lottery - This refers to the process of how performance locations are chosen. You will need to be  putting your name down, with locations and times being randomly drawn and decided.

Council Opportunities

Please stay tuned for further Council information regarding additional opportunities.

Summary

  • Register as a Street Performer with Adelaide Fringe via your AVR My Festival homepage.
  • International artists can access Visa Support and a Letter of Support from Adelaide Fringe after registration.
  • Familiarise yourself with the 'draw' process for securing performance pitches.

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