The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Crowdfunder have teamed up to help support Fringe venues and artists to raise vital funds.
From its earliest beginnings in 1947, the Fringe has provided a platform for artists from all backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
The Fringe Society is the charity that exists to support every aspect of the Fringe – from producing the programme and running the central box office, to year-round support for artists and venues who want to take part. With the arts and culture industry in dire financial straits, we’re working to create a place where Fringe artists and venues can raise vital funds to support them through the festival season and beyond.
The Fringe’s reduced capacity in 2020 and 2021 represented a huge blow to so many people and has had a far-reaching effect on the cultural landscape as a whole. Although Fringe 2022 marked a return to pre-pandemic levels, the years since have seen spiralling inflation and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis that have had a severe impact on creatives. The thousands of artists and venues who make the Fringe happen continue to need your help and support.
FringeMakers supports artists and venues at all stages of their Fringe journey; from first-time Fringe performers to long-established venues, there's a project here to suit all interests. So go explore, find your favourites, and do something incredible to support those people and companies who make your Fringe each year.