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Applications for the 2023 Kelowna Fringe Festival are open from Jan.9-March 14, 2023. The festival runs August 28-Sept.3, 2023.
Kelowna is now entering our fourth full festival and third with producer New Vintage Theatre, Kelowna’s professional theatre company. We will accept up to 12 indoor shows in 5 indoor venues, all within our 6 day event in the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna with hopes to continue in Lake Country* and West Kelowna*. (note that these locations are still being finalized)
Please read the following to learn how to apply.
What is the Fringe? The Fringe is an un-juried and uncensored international theatre festival. Participating companies/artists bring their fully-produced shows to the festival, and receive 100% of their box office revenue. Ticket prices are affordable ($15-$20) so the festival is accessible to the widest possible audience. Note that a mandatory ticket processing fee of $2 is added to every ticket (exclusive of credit card/banking fees).
What to Expect
We Provide
How to Apply
It is easy to apply to the Kelowna Fringe lottery. You can pay by e-transfer, credit card or by cheque at the time of application pay the $35 non-refundable lottery fee. You can apply any time between the release of the applications and the deadline of March 14, 2023 at midnight. You should receive an automatic confirmation of the receipt of your application. If not, check your spam or “promotions” (gmail) inbox.
The link to apply is here https://forms.gle/LCa97ocT3CNDknwm9
E-transfer the application fee to info@newvintage.ca (use the password kelowna)
Application Fee
If you want to apply to the Fringe, the total application fee should you be drawn in the lottery is $350.00 CAD, GST included. $35 of this fee is a non-refundable processing fee that all companies pay to apply to the lottery. The remaining $320 participant’s fee is only payable once you are drawn in the March 17 Fringe lottery (by April 31), or if you are on the waiting list and accept a spot later if one becomes available. You do not need to pay the full Fringe Fee upfront to apply to the lottery or to remain on the waiting list.
How Shows are Selected
Fringe Applications are selected this way:
MAIN LOTTERY – Spots are drawn randomly from a hat on March 17 at 7:00pm. We will endeavor* to meet these quotas: Local (50%) BC 25%, Other* (25%). (Other is deemed to be national or international companies). To apply, complete the online application by midnight, March 14, 2023.
*This year we will need adhere to Provincial Health Orders and this year not allow North American or International participants. This may also affect participants from other areas of Canada.
Important Deadlines & Dates for 2023
Safe Spaces, Regulations & Responsibilities
New Vintage Theatre and Kelowna International Fringe Festival are committed to creating a healthy, respectful, inclusive, safe environment for all individuals involved in our festivals in any capacity. We build and promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all individuals are equal in dignity and rights, and have the responsibility to treat others as such. For full details on our Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedure, contact us for a copy of our policy.
All participating companies agree to adhere to the laws of British Columbia, Canada and the policies, procedures and safety restrictions of the Kelowna Interntational Fringe Festival. The Kelowna Fringe reserves the right to cancel any or all performances of any performing company not adhering to these regulations. The Kelowna Fringe organizers can, at their discretion, cancel confirmed applications should circumstances arise which in their opinion would interfere with the mounting of the production or the festival as a whole.
FAQs
What are my chances of getting off the waiting list? It’s impossible to say. Some years there is a lot of movement on the list, and some years very few companies drop out. The longer you can hang in there, the more your chances improve.
Will you deposit my application fee if I’m not drawn in the lottery? Everyone who enters the lottery pays a non-refundable $35 fee. We don’t ask you to pay the full Fringe participant’s fee of $365 unless you are drawn in the lottery on March 17 – then you’ll have until April 30 to submit your Fringe Fee to stay in the festival.
If I get a spot in the festival and decide to drop out, do I get my money back? If you notify us in writing by April 30, 2023, you get the balance of the Fringe Fee back if you decide to drop out (less the non-refundable entry fee). As of April 30, 2023 your entire application fee is non-refundable. You cannot sell or transfer your spot at any time.
I don’t live in Canada – is there anything I need to know? In future years though you don’t require a work permit to do a Fringe Festival here, but non-residents of Canada are subject to a 15% Federal tax on earnings in Canada. You can apply for a waiver that may exempt you from all or part of this tax. We’ll send you more information if you are accepted into the festival. All travel documents are your responsibility.
What’s the deal with BYOVs in Kelowna? Kelowna Fringe Festival encourages “Bring your Own Venues” but we need to make sure that they are covered by our insurance and Canadian Association of Fringe Festival guidelines. We encourage applications for non-traditional, Site Specific Venues, where the site is integral to the performance (the site is “the set” and the piece could not be performed in a traditional theatre venue.). You still need to enter the lottery for a Site Specific Venue, and you do need to fill out the application form and pitch your proposal to us. *Please contact us about your proposal in advance.
How much money will I make at the Fringe? As an independent producer in a competitive marketplace, you are responsible for producing and promoting your show to the best of your ability. If you have a great show and are great at promoting it, you’ll do well. There is no meaningful “average” box office revenue because it varies widely, but last year the range of payouts was $500-$4800. Do the best show you can, tell people about it, and you may expect something between those two numbers! Please remember this year we still may be dealing with health restrictions as dictated by Interior Health so capacity of our theatre spaces may be reduced.
Questions?
We are here to help. Email us at info@newvintage.ca or call 778-214-1456.
Applications for our Fringe Festival Artist Lottery are available from January 9, 2023. The deadline and entry fee was due March 14, 2023. Full payment if selected was due by April 30, 2023. There are no refunds after this time. Applications for 2023 are now closed.
Whether you’ve been creating for years, or haven’t set foot on a stage, we invite you to apply. Kelowna International Fringe Festival is about taking risks, trying something new, and sharing with your audience.
Kelowna is now entering our fourth full festival and third with producer New Vintage Theatre, Kelowna’s professional theatre company. We will accept up to 12 indoor shows in 5 indoor venues, all within our 6 day event in the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna with hopes to continue in Lake Country* and West Kelowna*. (note that these locations are still being finalized)
Please read the following to learn how to apply.
What is the Fringe? The Fringe is an un-juried and uncensored international theatre festival. Participating companies/artists bring their fully-produced shows to the festival, and receive 100% of their box office revenue. Ticket prices are affordable ($15-$20) so the festival is accessible to the widest possible audience. Note that a mandatory ticket processing fee of $2 is added to every ticket (exclusive of credit card/banking fees).
What to Expect
We Provide
- A friendly, professionally run, festival event in stunning downtown Kelowna:
- 5 scheduled performances
- A basic venue
- Box office volunteers, at-door and advance ticket service (there is a fee for advance tickets)
- Up to 3 hours technical rehearsal
- A 60 word listing/graphic in the Fringe Program Guide and website
- Blanket Festival Promotion
- 100% Box office receipts ($15-advance tickets/$18-door tickets)
- A fully produced show, ready to be seen by an audience, max. of 60 minutes in length
- An email address and contact person we can reach on a regular basis.
- Tech and promotional material ON TIME when we request it.
- A set ticket price of $15 (advance ticket price) or $18 (door price)
- All your food, travel, work permits (if required), production, royalty, union fees, and artist fee expenses.
- Your own show-specific promotional materials (posters, flyers) which YOU distribute.
- Specialty technical equipment that extends beyond the basic Fringe venue set up. (ie. projectors, monitors, lapel mics, pianos, keyboards, fog machines…)
How to Apply
It is easy to apply to the Kelowna Fringe lottery. You can pay by e-transfer, credit card or by cheque at the time of application pay the $35 non-refundable lottery fee. You can apply any time between the release of the applications and the deadline of March 14, 2023 at midnight. You should receive an automatic confirmation of the receipt of your application. If not, check your spam or “promotions” (gmail) inbox.
The link to apply is here https://forms.gle/LCa97ocT3CNDknwm9
E-transfer the application fee to info@newvintage.ca (use the password kelowna)
Application Fee
If you want to apply to the Fringe, the total application fee should you be drawn in the lottery is $350.00 CAD, GST included. $35 of this fee is a non-refundable processing fee that all companies pay to apply to the lottery. The remaining $320 participant’s fee is only payable once you are drawn in the March 17 Fringe lottery (by April 31), or if you are on the waiting list and accept a spot later if one becomes available. You do not need to pay the full Fringe Fee upfront to apply to the lottery or to remain on the waiting list.
How Shows are Selected
Fringe Applications are selected this way:
MAIN LOTTERY – Spots are drawn randomly from a hat on March 17 at 7:00pm. We will endeavor* to meet these quotas: Local (50%) BC 25%, Other* (25%). (Other is deemed to be national or international companies). To apply, complete the online application by midnight, March 14, 2023.
*This year we will need adhere to Provincial Health Orders and this year not allow North American or International participants. This may also affect participants from other areas of Canada.
Important Deadlines & Dates for 2023
- APPLICATION RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2023
- APPLICATION DEADLINE (all applicants): March 14 at midnight Pacific Time
- LOTTERY: March 17, 2023 at New Vintage Theatre Get Lucky Lottery Event.
- FRINGE FEE DEADLINE FOR LOTTERY WINNERS: April 30, 2023
- DROPOUT DEADLINE (for full refund): April 30, 2023
- 2023 FESTIVAL DATES: August 28-September 3, 2023
Safe Spaces, Regulations & Responsibilities
New Vintage Theatre and Kelowna International Fringe Festival are committed to creating a healthy, respectful, inclusive, safe environment for all individuals involved in our festivals in any capacity. We build and promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all individuals are equal in dignity and rights, and have the responsibility to treat others as such. For full details on our Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedure, contact us for a copy of our policy.
All participating companies agree to adhere to the laws of British Columbia, Canada and the policies, procedures and safety restrictions of the Kelowna Interntational Fringe Festival. The Kelowna Fringe reserves the right to cancel any or all performances of any performing company not adhering to these regulations. The Kelowna Fringe organizers can, at their discretion, cancel confirmed applications should circumstances arise which in their opinion would interfere with the mounting of the production or the festival as a whole.
FAQs
What are my chances of getting off the waiting list? It’s impossible to say. Some years there is a lot of movement on the list, and some years very few companies drop out. The longer you can hang in there, the more your chances improve.
Will you deposit my application fee if I’m not drawn in the lottery? Everyone who enters the lottery pays a non-refundable $35 fee. We don’t ask you to pay the full Fringe participant’s fee of $365 unless you are drawn in the lottery on March 17 – then you’ll have until April 30 to submit your Fringe Fee to stay in the festival.
If I get a spot in the festival and decide to drop out, do I get my money back? If you notify us in writing by April 30, 2023, you get the balance of the Fringe Fee back if you decide to drop out (less the non-refundable entry fee). As of April 30, 2023 your entire application fee is non-refundable. You cannot sell or transfer your spot at any time.
I don’t live in Canada – is there anything I need to know? In future years though you don’t require a work permit to do a Fringe Festival here, but non-residents of Canada are subject to a 15% Federal tax on earnings in Canada. You can apply for a waiver that may exempt you from all or part of this tax. We’ll send you more information if you are accepted into the festival. All travel documents are your responsibility.
What’s the deal with BYOVs in Kelowna? Kelowna Fringe Festival encourages “Bring your Own Venues” but we need to make sure that they are covered by our insurance and Canadian Association of Fringe Festival guidelines. We encourage applications for non-traditional, Site Specific Venues, where the site is integral to the performance (the site is “the set” and the piece could not be performed in a traditional theatre venue.). You still need to enter the lottery for a Site Specific Venue, and you do need to fill out the application form and pitch your proposal to us. *Please contact us about your proposal in advance.
How much money will I make at the Fringe? As an independent producer in a competitive marketplace, you are responsible for producing and promoting your show to the best of your ability. If you have a great show and are great at promoting it, you’ll do well. There is no meaningful “average” box office revenue because it varies widely, but last year the range of payouts was $500-$4800. Do the best show you can, tell people about it, and you may expect something between those two numbers! Please remember this year we still may be dealing with health restrictions as dictated by Interior Health so capacity of our theatre spaces may be reduced.
Questions?
We are here to help. Email us at info@newvintage.ca or call 778-214-1456.
Applications for our Fringe Festival Artist Lottery are available from January 9, 2023. The deadline and entry fee was due March 14, 2023. Full payment if selected was due by April 30, 2023. There are no refunds after this time. Applications for 2023 are now closed.
Whether you’ve been creating for years, or haven’t set foot on a stage, we invite you to apply. Kelowna International Fringe Festival is about taking risks, trying something new, and sharing with your audience.
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