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The Grindstone Fringe BYOV

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 APPLICATIONs OPEN! 

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Edmonton Fringe is back 

 August 15-25, 2024 

and Grindstone will be operating

3 Bring Your Own Venues!

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THE GRINDSTONE COMEDY THEATRE

 

  Address: 10019 81 Ave   

  Capacity: 78   

  8 performances (Various times)  

  $150/performance = $1,200   

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Wheel Chair Accessible, Liquor License, Bistro and Patio attached, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage

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MILL CREEK STUDIO

 

  Address: 9562 82 Ave (Under Mill Creek Cafe)   

  Capacity: 60   

  8 performances (Various times)  

  $125/performance = $1000   

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NOT Wheel Chair Accessible (Basement level), Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage, Beer and wine license

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THE LUTHER CENTER

 

  Address: 10014 81 Ave  

  Capacity: 200  

  8 performances (Various times)  

 $250/performance = $2,000   

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Wheel Chair Accessible, Beer and Wine License, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Storage

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WHY CHOOSE THE GRINDSTONE FOR YOUR BYOV?

  • Close proximity to the main festival site

  • Our cluster of venues means more and more foot traffic.

  • Our outdoor patio/street shutdown and bistro is a draw for artists and patrons alike. With cheap drinks and great food, you won’t want to hang out anywhere else!

  • Grindstone is a venue created by Fringe Artists and operates on a Fringe model all year round running 10 shows per week outside of festival season.

  • FRINGE HOLDOVERS – want to stay longer? We do our own hand picked hold overs.

  • We provide a house technician, house manager and volunteer ticket scanner

  • Professional equipment and staging

  • Reasonable pricing

  • Grindstone is a non-profit organization, a safe space where all are welcome

  • Air conditioning

HOW TO
APPLY

  • Please use this google form to apply! You'll need to be accepted into our venues before you apply to the Fringe proper.

  • Deadline to apply to a Grindstone venue is February 16, 2024

  • Applicants will be notified if their application is successful or wait listed by March 1, 2024

  • Successful Applicants will have until March 17, 2024 to return a signed contract with 50% deposit to Grindstone secure their spot. They must also submit their show to the Fringe by April 15, 2024

  • The other 50% will be due August 15th, 2024

  • Questions? Contact Jocelyn at 

 - janselmo@grindstonetheatre.ca 

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