Artists
Are you a Fringe newbie? A veteran? Is that five-star performance just waiting for an audience? Start your FringeMakers journey here.
Welcome to FringeMakers
Using the power of the crowd to raise vital funds for Fringe artists, venues and creatives.
Using the power of the crowd to raise vital funds for Fringe artists, venues and creatives.
artist/venue sign upUsing the power of the crowd to raise vital funds for Fringe artists, venues and creatives.
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The Fringe returns in 2026. Start your FringeMakers journey today.
How we can help
If you’re an artist, venue or creative, we’d love to help you get set up on the platform so you can start fundraising.
Venues
Are you a Fringe venue who provides a space for artists across the city each August? Start your FringeMakers journey here.
Match funding from Creative Scotland
For projects in Scotland, Creative Scotland could match every pound you raise from your supporters up to an agreed amount — helping you build your audience, test ideas, and secure vital support ahead of your Fringe run.
Support your favourite acts & venues funding now
AFRONAUTS in Europe
Help Circus Zambia become the first Zambian company to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 with...
Fabulous rewards on offer for supporting our play!
We want to premiere our play at the Edinburgh Fringe and start an important conversation......
SPARE ROOM: EDINBURGH FRINGE 2026
Help bring 'Spare Room', an award-nominated play about consent and masculinity, to the Edinburgh...
CRUISING: Edinburgh Fringe 2026
All Aboard! Help us bring Cruising, a sizzling new rom-com by Katrina Bennett, to the Edinburgh...
Love, Katiuska - Edinburgh Fringe Debut
To take 30 years of secrets held in my diary, 15 years of building a career in the UK, and debut...
Lady Bolognese: CLASS WAR
HEY YOU, dumb-dumb, to go back to school! But beware, your old dinnerladies are taking over the...
Letters to Joan 2026
Three years ago, I found my grandparents' love letters. They changed my life. Now I need your...
The Manchester Revue
We are raising funds to take our student-led sketch show 'The Manchester Revue Saves the World'...
The story so far
£947,690
+ estimated £19,983Total raised
556
Total projects
17,590
Total supporters
What is FringeMakers?
FringeMakers is a collaboration between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Crowdfunder - supporting the many artists and creatives who make the Fringe happen every year by providing them with a way and space to generate financial support. Since we launched in 2020, during the first months of the pandemic, the FringeMakers platform has helped over 200 artists and venues collectively raise over £600,000.
Are you a Fringe fan?
The Fringe wouldn’t exist without the incredible creative souls who bring their extraordinary work to Edinburgh every year. It’s their dedication, commitment and sheer hard work that bring the festival to life. They are the Fringe; we want to help them, and this wonderful festival, to continue for generations to come.
Explore the wonderful array of individual projects on the platform and donate what you can.
Start your crowdfunding journey with confidence
Crowdfunding can help you build support and raise money for your idea—but it requires planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.
Learn how to run a successful campaign with live sessions and experts
Access free guides and resources to help with every stage of your journey
Get instant answers to your questions with our 24/7 crowdfunding help centre
Crowdfunding has been hard work, but totally worth it! We are amazed by the response from our supporters and now our dream of taking our show to the Fringe is a reality.
Sunnah Khan, 4 Brown Girls Who Write