Fringe Academy exists to break down barriers that prevent those from low-income backgrounds or underrepresented groups from accessing the arts, by providing free skills-based training, advice and support. It's a free opportunity which creates resources for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and skillset of the arts.
To view any upcoming Fringe Academy workshops, go to What's On and select 'Fringe Academy' from the advanced search filters.
We run workshops throughout the year which are open to all to attend (sometimes virtually, sometimes in person).
Upcoming workshops are announced in artist emails, so keep checking back! If you have any queries, email [email protected] or call 01273 764 907.
UPCOMING ACADEMies:
Topic
Date
Time
Presented by
Insurance for Fringe Artists: What You Actually Need (and Why)
Wednesday 2 April, 2026
12:00 - 13:00
Tysers Live Insurance Broker, Encore Insure
How to Market Your EVENT
Wednesday 2 April 2026
Have you been asked for Public Liability certificate and thought “Do I really need this?” This session is for performers, producers, and touring artists and those new to Fringe.
Fringe artists are often required to have insurance, but the reasons why (and what’s actually necessary) aren’t always clear. This session is designed to explain it simply.
We’ll walk through:
- Why venues ask for Public Liability and what it actually covers - Why venue insurance doesn’t automatically include your show - When Employers’ Liability becomes relevant (even for small teams) - Other covers you may hear about equipment, cancellation, cyber and when they matter - Using a real-world Fringe-style case study, we’ll show how these situations play out in practice and what difference the right cover makes
This is a practical, no-jargon session to help you how to get set up and understand what you do and don't need. There will be time for live Q&A, so you can ask questions specific to your show or setup.
How to Market Your Event - Tom Hooker from Lost Hippo and Caz Slota from Spark Arts. Chat about how to best market your event for Brighton Fringe 2026.
2025:
How to Crowdfund - Hosted by Zoe Rees-Oliver from Crowdfunder. Outlining the basic steps from start to finish, of how to crowdfund your idea and raise the funds you need.
Box Office 101 - Hosted by Elin Eaton (Brighton Fringe). Everything you need to know about ticketing and the Box Office.
My First Fringe 2025 – Hosted by Sarah French and Megan McEvoy (Brighton Fringe). Panel members: Aiden Bex, Selena Mersey and Mustafa Algiyadi (Artists).
Brighton Fringe 2025 Registration Launch – hosted by Sarah French and Hannah Turk (Brighton Fringe).
2024:
How to ProduceYour Show – Hosted by Hannah Turk (Brighton Fringe).
Press Panel – Hosted by Maddie Lock (Brighton Fringe). Panel members: Suzanne Crosby (Broadway Baby and Brighton Source), Si Hawkins (British Comedy Guide), Brian Butler (Scene), Adam Englebright and CM Kavanagh (Brighton Seagull), Paul Levy (FringeReview).
Everything You Need to Know About Brighton Fringe Box Office – Presented by Ben Pearson (Brighton Fringe).
MarketingYour Event 2024 – Presented by Rhiannon Lingwood (Brighton Fringe).
My First Fringe 2024 – Hosted by Maddie Lock (Brighton Fringe). Panel members: Selena Mersey (Artist), Adam Englebright and CM Kavanagh (Brighton Seagull), Ben Carter (Programmer/Venue Manager), Paul Diello (Artist and Venue Manager of Ironworks Studios).
How to Crowdfundwith Crowdfunder2024 - Presented by Jason Nuttall (Crowdfunder UK).
How to Brighton Up Your Fringe (at Edinburgh Fringe 2024) - Hosted by Rhiannon Lingwood, Maddie Lock and Sarah French (Brighton Fringe). Panel Members: Ben Alborough (Artist, Producer and Programmer for the Weekend of Weird), Mustafa Algiyadi (Artist), Alex Caulfield (Underbelly).
2023:
ACE Project Grant Surgery - Hosted by Cameron Brown (Brighton Fringe). Panel: Anna Jefferson and Claire Soper (ACE).
How to Promote Yourself as a Performer with Spotlight – Hosted by Cameron Brown (Brighton Fringe). Presented by: Mel Brown (Spotlight).
How to Crowdfund with Crowdfunder 2023 - Hosted by Cameron Brown (Brighton Fringe). Presented by Jason Nuttall (Crowdfunder UK).
My First Fringe 2023 – Hosted by Cameron Brown (Brighton Fringe). Panel- Sarah Johnson (Sweet Venues), Hattie Snooks (Artist).
Rural Touring in the UK with NRTF – Hosted by Cameron Brown. Panel: Holly Lombardo, Hattie Thomas, Emily O’Shea and Mair George (National Rural Touring Forum).
How to Market Your Brighton Fringe Event 2023 – Hosted by Rhiannon Lingwood with Maddie Lock and Matt Evans (Brighton Fringe)
Around the World in 300 Fringes with World Fringe Network - Hosted by Cameron Brown (Brighton Fringe). Panel: Holly Lombardo (World Fringe), Cath Mattos (Wandsworth Arts Fringe), Melissa Marino (Milano Fringe and Catania Fringe), Lois Neville (Hollywood Fringe), Amanda Tunsberg (Oslo Fringe), Anastasia Lavina (Ukraine Fringe), Chris O’Reilly (Gothenburg Fringe), Tope Sanni (Lagos Fringe and Abuja Fringe).
