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FINDING A VENUE Finding the right venue can be tricky; there is a lot to think about! The first option is to BYO venue, so have a look at the local spaces in Whangārei, find a paddock, deck or lounge suitable to host your Fringey business. The second option is to apply to host your event at one of the four venues managed by us! If you need help securing a venue, get in touch! We will do our best to connect you with the right space. |
BOOKING YOUR VENUE
- Technical set up please keep your technical set up in mind when securing a venue. If you are planning on applying to use one of our Fringe venues please keep your technical set up to a minimum. Our venues are busy and turn over is fast! What is your seating arrangement? What are your lighting and sound requirements? How does your stage need to be set up?
- Hire cost venues cost money! Don't forget to consider the costs involved. Will you need to hire equipment? What professional help do you require? What is the cost to rent this space?
- FOH staff does your venue have their own staff? If not, you will need to organise your own FOH (front of house) workers. If you are having trouble with this, please get in touch and we will contact our incredible volunteers, who may be able to help.
- Availability the Whangārei Fringe Festival hosts close to 100 different events, so it pays to get organised early. It is important that you confirm show dates and times with your venue. Please note: dates and times are subject to negotiation if you are performing at one of our Fringe venues.
- Health and safety please make sure your venue has an up-to-date health and safety plan, including a Covid-19 response strategy.
WHANGĀREI FRINGE VENUES
This year we have four official Fringe venues. Prices range from $60+GST - $100+GST per show depending on which venue you are at. If you would like to apply to host your event at a Fringe venue let us know via the registration form. Select 'I would like to use a Fringe venue' as your answer to the 'Have you organised your own venue or are you intending to use a Fringe run venue?' question.
Each venue has its own kaupapa and we use the information provided in the registration form to determine which venue might best suit your show. Please note: If we can’t fit you into one of our spaces, we will do our best to connect you with somewhere else.
This year we have four official Fringe venues. Prices range from $60+GST - $100+GST per show depending on which venue you are at. If you would like to apply to host your event at a Fringe venue let us know via the registration form. Select 'I would like to use a Fringe venue' as your answer to the 'Have you organised your own venue or are you intending to use a Fringe run venue?' question.
Each venue has its own kaupapa and we use the information provided in the registration form to determine which venue might best suit your show. Please note: If we can’t fit you into one of our spaces, we will do our best to connect you with somewhere else.
- ONEONESIX (theatre) ONEONESIX provides the main theatre venue of the festival. This venue seats up to 100. ONEONESIX prioritises theatre but may also host comedy, music and poetry.
- Fringe After Dark (comedy) A pop up comedy bar in the heart of the CBD. This venue will seat between 80 and 100. FAD will host stand-up, comedy and Improv. This is a high turnaround venue with at least 3 shows each night.
- Cirque du Fringe (circus) Pop up venue for all circus and burlesque events. This venue is TBC and we hope will seat roughly 140.
- Octagon Theatre A more intimate black box venue in the CBD. This venue will seat 50.
