The inner-city and open-air cinema, Rooftop Movies, saw increases across the board with average attendance at an impressive 83% (from 79% in the 2020-21 season) and a 61% sold out season (up from 43%).

The ARTRAGE cinemas also saw considerable growth in the 2021-22 period. Over $6.6 million was spent at the Box Office, $5 million of which was paid out to FRINGE WORLD artists and venues. I am left immensely proud of what the organisation has achieved in the last 12 months and am excited for what is to come.”Īlthough the Festival was affected by the pandemic, FRINGE WORLD 2022 still attracted an impressive 415,899 attendance at free and ticketed events of which 233,065 was ticketed. Despite it all though, this report shows the incredible resilience of our artists and team. We are reminded of our hopes prior to the Festival and the heartache of the border closures and increased restrictions. Including major projects Rooftop Movies, Girls School, and FRINGE WORLD Festival which together boasts a multiplied economic impact of $95.8 million for the state.ĪRTRAGE CEO Sharon Burgess notes “It’s a very reflective process in putting the report together. Non-for-profit registered charity, ARTRAGE, has revealed the 2021/2022 Impact Report, which provides cultural, social, and economic insights from the arts organisation across all projects from June 2021 – March 2022.

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