Melbourne Fringe at the Bluestone Church Arts Space

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For Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2026, Maribyrnong City Council is offering in-kind venue hire and a production stipend at the Bluestone Church Arts Space for independently produced shows by artists with connections to Melbourne’s West.

Selected artists get a $1,000 production stipend, in-kind venue hire, marketing support, and assistance from a venue manager and technician (including basic lighting and sound setup). 

For a full outline of the program and support provided, download the program guidelines:

Melbourne Fringe Festival residency guidelines

Melbourne Fringe residency guidelines(PDF, 521KB)

How to apply

 Applications for 2026 opened on 6 April 2026 and closed on 3 May 2026.

 

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