It's been a ripper of a year.

We could quote you all sorts of statistics, show you some rather impressive graphs, ask you to browse through the masses of newspaper clippings or show you some delightful emails we have received.

But we know the art can speak for itself.  Take a look at the program from the 2009 Melbourne Fringe Festival here and you'll easily see why this year's Festival exceeded every goal we could possibly have set.

Thanks a million to the thousands of artists, volunteers, mentors, staff, and audience members who made the 2009 Melbourne Fringe Festival such a pehnomenal success.

Check out our news section for important dates regarding next year's Festival so that you don't miss out on being part of our 2010 activities.

The Melbourne Fringe team will be back in the office on January 27, 2010.  So dream big this silly season and then get in touch to discuss your plans for the Melbourne Fringe Festival 22 Sep - 10 Oct '10.

Merry Christmas y'all, and a very happy new year!