Fringe Academy Workshops

Find out about our FREE workshops

Circus by Circopitanga. Photo by Ayla Carli

Introduction to Fringe Academy

The Fringe Academy aims to create an opportunity for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the arts, providing skills based training, advice and support targeted those looking to work within the arts.

We also have a Fringe Academy Resources page! We'll update this page regularly with resources from our Fringe Academy workshops, so you can catch up on any info you've missed.

We run workshops throughout the year which are open to all Brighton Fringe participants to attend, as the workshops are added they will be announced on this page and in participant emails, so keep checking back!

All of the workshops as part of our Fringe Academy are FREE and are run in partnership with the University of Brighton and Arts Council England. If you have any queries, email [javascript protected email address] or call 01273 764 907.

See Below for Upcoming Fringe Academy Workshops:

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Railed by Head First Acrobats. Photo by Chloe Hashemi

Fringe Academy: Why is Advertising Important?

18:00-20:00, Thursday 20 February - Get advice on how to stand out from the crowd and learn how to make your (limited) budget go as far as possible. This workshop will be led by University of Brighton Marketing students and Principal Lecturer in Marketing…

Gals Aloud by Tuck Shop. Photo by Ayla Carli

Fringe Academy: Harnessing Social Media

18:00-20:00, Tuesday 25 February - Learn how to make the most of using social media to market and promote your event. Find out what you can do to stand out from the crowd, how to reach your target audience and what social media sites are the best to…

Ladies and a Gentleman. Photo by DFphotography

Fringe Academy: How to Write a Marketing Plan

18:00 - 20:00, Thursday 12 March - Gain tips and advice on how to write a marketing plan and run a successful campaign for your event, we'll cover budgeting, working with press and more. This workshop will be run by the Brighton Fringe Marketing team.

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Fringe Academy: Marketing Plan 1-2-1 Sessions

18:00 - 20:00, Thursday 19 March - Book a session with a member of our Marketing team to talk through your plans. We’ll look at your print design, press release or any other materials and offer helpful and practical advice.

Help! I Think I Might Be Fabulous by Alfie Ordinary. Photo by DFPhotography

Fringe Academy: Getting to Grips with the Box Office and Q&A with the Box Office Manager

18:00-20:00, Thursday 26 March - Join members from our Box Office Team who will break down how the Brighton Fringe Box Office operates and how you can utilise it to maximize your ticket sales. They'll be demystifying jargon, explaining how you'll be…

Photo by David Smith

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1 Sessions

Wednesday 8 April - Book yourself a 30 minute session with a member of the Brighton Fringe Box Office team who can talk you through all aspects of the Brighton Fringe Box Office and reporting system, including checking your ticket sales, setting up automated…

Fringe Academy Resources

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