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ABOUT THE OUTDOOR STAGE

Bell MTS Outdoor Stage
The Bell MTS Outdoor Stage (aka the Cube) is located in Old Market Square Park, in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District and is the centre of the Fringe Festival site which also includes our Info Tent, food court, beer tent and merchant vendors.  The seating area of the park is grass with additional seating surrounding the park and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. Programming is scheduled on the Outdoor Stage daily from noon - midnight. 

The stage has general lighting, a sound system and backline for the musical acts. Bands and musical acts perform on the stage which is raised and covered. The festival adds a stage extension onto the mainstage allowing street performers to get closer to the audience. Street performers can also perform on the grass in the middle of the park if they wish to perform in an "in the round" environment. Street performers receive 45-50 minute performance slots on the Outdoor Stage and will be scheduled in a variety of time slots throughout the day during the festival. Bands and musical acts receive a 45-60 minute slot as well as an adequate amount of set-up and strike time.

PERFORMER TYPES

The Winnipeg Fringe is seeking all types of entertainers to perform on our mainstage, as well as animate other areas of our outdoor site at Old Market Square.

Street Performers & Entertainers

The Fringe will try to select a variety of performance styles for the Outdoor Stage. Performers will be selected based on the demo and promotional materials submitted with their application, with consideration given to the overall balance of the outdoor programming and previous experience with the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. There may also be opportunities to perform beyond the Outdoor Stage.

Please note that performers using fire in your show will need to provide a copy of your insurance coverage.

2024 STREET PERFORMER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
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Bands & Musical Acts

The Fringe programs a variety of musical acts, from full bands to solo/duet acts to DJs, to perform a wide range of music on our mainstage. Musical acts will be programmed throughout the day and there will be a limited number of prime time evening slots available. The Fringe will select a variety of musical acts for the outdoor stage from the applicants and does not use a first-come/first-entered application system.

 

2024 BAND, MUSICIAN & DJ APPLICATION NOW OPEN!
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Please Note:  All performances on the outdoor stage and street performer circles must be general audience / family friendly, and suitable for all audiences, at all times.
 

Kids Fringe Activities Area

The festival programs a free kids' activities area on the outdoor site from 12pm to 3pm and features a variety of entertainers, workshops, music, crafts and activities.  In 2024, KidsFringe will be located in Old Market Square park. Artists interested in performing in KidsFringe can fill out the street performer application form.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival will only accept applications online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Festival Manager at 204 934 0308.

Please note that this is an application process and that not all applicants will be accepted into the festival.

All applicants must provide online demos and support materials in order for their application to be considered.

The Fringe does not charge a fee to apply to particiapte as an outdoor musical act or  performer.

CONFIRMATION THAT YOU ARE FRINGING IN WINNIPEG

The Fringe will contact all applicants informing them of their application status in May.

All international companies are responsible for acquiring their own work permits and visas. The Fringe will provide a letter of invitation to the companies accepted into the festival, but this does not guarantee entry into Canada.

REVENUES ON THE OUTDOOR STAGE — PASSING THE HAT

All outdoor stage performers are encouraged to "Pass the Hat" and retain 100% of the revenue collected. The outdoor stage is marketed as "Outdoor Stage - Admission: Pass the Hat".

TAXES

All companies/performers are responsible for remitting all fees and taxes to the appropriate agencies. Performers or companies who want to know more about taxes or are from outside of Canada are directed to contact the Fringe for more information.

BILLETING

The Fringe will try to find a billet accommodation for those street performers travelling from outside Manitoba. Accepted performers will receive a billeting form to complete.  The Fringe can't guarantee a billet placement and encourages performers to arrange their own accommodations. A list of affordable accommodations in Winnipeg will be available.
 

Questions?
E: outdoor@winnipegfringe.com