Ventnor Fringe

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About

Discover the best new music, comedy and theatre at the Isle of Wight's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe. Taking place over 10 days the festival transforms the Island's southernmost town with a whole world of pop-up venues and bars in every conceivable space, hosting over 150 different shows offering something for everyone.

From cutting-edge cabaret to spectacular circus, events take place in a 'Festival Village' in the beautiful Ventnor Park where there are a number of Big Tops and tented venues, but venture beyond this main site and you may discover events in ancient churches, underground bunkers, locals front rooms and even a 1930s Parisian bus!

Press Reviews

"One hell of a homegrown festival....an authentic, bohemian festival experience" The Independent

"..rapidly becoming the country's most surprising and inspirational multidisciplinary arts festival" The Sunday Times

"With its balmy microclimate, the Isle of Wight’s south tip is an idyllic setting for this bijou festival." The Telegraph

“Head to the hilly streets of Ventnor… for alt festivities – with a side order of beachy vibes. Art lovers will discover a whole creative world.” Time Out

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Submission Requirements

Ventnor Fringe is a celebration of culture through all types of artforms, all taking place in a beautiful Island location. A place where people come to have fun, be inspired and get away from it all, whether as attendees, performers or even as part of the festival team!

The Fringe is an open access arts festival, which means that anyone who has a story to tell can apply to perform a show as part of the programme. We aim to provide a home from home for artists from across the UK and beyond, where you’ll always find a hearty warm welcome. This is a place where experimentation is encouraged, ideas championed and friendships made. We’re passionate about the thrill of seeing live performance in intimate places, and the dramatic, eclectic nature of Ventnor provides a wealth of interesting and unique spaces to do this. From established names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the Fringe aims to provide a stage for everyone.

Artist Registrations normally open in November and close the following March. There is no artistic selection process, but the festival makes venue offers based on assumed ticket sales, availability and technical requirments. Some venues are very over subscribed and in general early applications are given priority. Around 5% of applications in any given year are turned down due to lack of a suitable venue, normally effecting shows with complex technical requirements or gigs. 

 

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Finances

Standard Deal 

The vast majority of shows performing at Ventnor Fringe take place using our ‘standard terms’ and this normally applies across all of the main festival venues.

A 60/40 Split in the Artists Favour. 

What you keep: 60% net Box Office figure (ticket sales). 

If you are registered for VAT, you will have to pay HMRC from this cut.

What we keep: 40% of your net Box Office figure (ticket sales). 

Guarantee Deal

Where possible we try to make the following offer:

A 60/40 Split in the Artists Favour Versus a Minimum Guarantee

What you keep: 60% net Box Office figure (ticket sales) or the Minimum Guarantee Fee whichever is higher.  If you are registered for VAT, you will have to pay HMRC from this cut. 

What we keep: 40% of your net Box Office figure (ticket sales) or the total ticket sales minus the guarantee fee. 

Other Costs

- There is a £100 registration fee, which includes entry into the programme. 

- Travel and accomodation costs are generally covered by performers directly, although discounts are made available 

- There are optional marketing packages but no compulsory contra

We are always open to approaches from producers and agents and where possible are flexible.  

 

 

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Volunteer Information

Volunteering opportunites are advertised here: https://vfringe.co.uk/support-us/volunteer-at-vfringe/