Fringe MNL Information

The primary purpose of Fringe Manila is to produce an annual arts festival aimed at showcasing fresh, daring, and groundbreaking material that highlights the unique point of view of emerging and established artists from both the Philippines and internationally, across all genres including, but not limited to, theater, poetry, music, dance, and the visual arts. The secondary purposes of Fringe Manila, in support of the primary purpose, are: (a) To support the recognition of the Philippines as an arts destination for both local and international artists and companies; (b) To provide a platform dedicated to showcasing experimental and original works by local Filipino artists; (c) To encourage and support the engaging of international artists with Filipino culture, enabling a ‘cross-pollination’ of ideas, concepts & cultures with local practitioners; (d) To work with artists and assist them in accessing and building audiences. Equally, to work with audiences and educate them to take risks and engage with arts practice is all its form; (e) To work with venues, both conventional and unconventional, to assist them to activate their spaces and engage new audiences; and (f) To build a business that will support the needs of its community, one that will be financially and ethically sustainable.