Fringe application deadline approaches
JOBURG - If you'd like to register your production with the National Arts Festival, you have until Friday 17 January.
A reminder that the closing date for Fringe applications for the 2014 National Arts Festival is one week away.
The National Arts Festival Fringe is unique in South Africa in that no selection criteria is applied. The Fringe has mushroomed in size since its inception in 1979 when a diminutive 10 events comprised the Fringe – it now consistently boasts more than 350 events across all the arts genres. Disciplines include children’s theatre, film, comedy, drama, physical theatre, dance, cabaret, visual art, performance poetry, music theatre and the full scope of music genres.
“The 2014 edition of the festival promises to be a particularly exciting one, with the 40th anniversary of the festival coinciding with our country marking 20 years of democracy,” said Fringe manager Zee Nweba. “As always, we’re looking forward to programming a diverse selection of productions, and we’re on hand to help with any queries that artists might have before the closing date.”
The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Department of Arts and Culture, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, City Press and M-Net.
The National Arts Festival, now in its 40th year, has proved its sustainability and has grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa. Its objectives are to deliver excellence; encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for collaboration with international artists and build new audiences.
Details: www.nationalartsfestival.co.za, fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, 046 603 1103.
