Melbourne Fringe celebrated the 25th annual Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2007 and the 300,000 people who engage with the event each year are testament to our ongoing success.

Melbourne Fringe is a cultural nucleus of more than 3,000 independent artists and an organisation that celebrates and fosters the development and presentation of new artistic work across all media.

Also an information and resource network, Melbourne Fringe presents festivals and events that have significant cultural impact at a local, national and international level for artists, audiences and the general public. Artists engage with Melbourne Fringe year round through forums and events focusing on professional development, networking and training with specific briefings providing information on the skills required to present independent events.

The annual Melbourne Fringe Festival will continue to defy the status quo and encourage artists and audiences to seek out the new, take a risk, challenge themselves and participate.

The Age 2008 Melbourne Fringe Festival will take place between 24 September - 12 October.