Entry fees to the 2024 Buxton Festival Fringe are to be frozen at 2023 levels, chair Stephen Walker confirmed at the Fringe’s annual general meeting.
He explained that the Fringe had managed to generate a small surplus over the past year and was able to offer Fringe performers the same deal of £55 for early bird entries before the end of February, £77 for those entering in March and £88 for anyone entering after that. The final deadline for the printed programme is Sunday 14 April.
Walker was re-elected as chair. Jeanette Hamilton is vice chair, Sandra Jowett is treasurer and Carole Garner is secretary.
Walker praised the efforts of everyone who had helped make Fringe 2023 such a success, with an increased number of entries and the average attendance per show rising to a level not seen for nearly a decade.
“July is the highlight of the year in Buxton. Between Buxton International Festival and the Fringe, the town’s full of those who love the arts and there’s such a great atmosphere. We should be very proud of our role in that.”
Walker also paid tribute former chair John Wilson, involved with the Fringe for more than a quarter of a century, who stepped down as a committee member. He was praised for his “drive, charisma and tremendous energy”.
The 2024 Fringe will be held from Wednesday 3 until Sunday 21 July and will be open for entries from Friday 1 December.