Fringe Submissions for 2012 are now Open!

Who can apply

If you’re a writer, poet, playwright, screenwriter, stand-up who writes their own material, writers group, small press, or live literature performer of any kind from, or with strong links to, the Yorkshire Region, make this year the one when you submit an application to present a Fringe Event at the 2012 Festival.

The Fringe runs alongside the main Festival from 28 September – 14 October and applications are welcome from groups and individuals and from creative writing tutors, group leaders, teachers and youth workers etc etc who would like a slot for a group they are working with.

Applications are welcome from people of all ages- young people are warmly encouraged and the age range for past Fringe groups has ranged from 15-90.

Please make sure you read the Notes for Would-Be-Fringe Groups before applying. (see link below)

When do you need to apply by?

Submissions Open 1st March 2012

Closing Date 14th May 2012

Successful applicants will be notified by June 30th 2012

Be aware that Fringe events are free and there is no payment to Fringe performers.

What Kind of Events are we looking for?

The Festival Fringe aims to encompass a wide range of literature and new writing related events, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the region. Events in the last few years have included readings, dramatised readings, fiction and non-fiction, events with music and/or film or projections, short stories, launches of new collections, new plays, new musicals, new stand up comedy routines, workshops, discussions, books, stories and new writing performances for children and of course completely off the wall events.

Where and When they happen

Most Fringe events are hosted in the Ilkley Playhouse, but proposals for Fringe events that take place elsewhere, for example on Ilkley Moor, the bandstand, or in local pubs are also welcome.

We work with each selected event to identity a suitable venue, date and time, so that it compliments other events in the programme.

The majority of Fringe events last 60 minutes but you are welcome to propose shorter events.