>> BREAKING NEWS:
The Grindstone Fringe BYOV
APPLICATION NOW OPEN
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Edmonton Fringe is back
August 17-27, 2023
and Grindstone will be operating
4 Bring Your Own Venues!
THE GRINDSTONE COMEDY THEATRE
Address: 10019 81 Ave
Capacity: 78
8 performances (Various times)
$150/performance = $1,200
Wheel Chair Accessible, Liquor License, Bistro and Patio attached, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage
MILL CREEK STUDIO
Address: 9562 82 Ave (Under Mill Creek Cafe)
Capacity: 60
8 performances (Various times)
$125/performance = $1000
NOT Wheel Chair Accessible, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage, Beer and wine license
THE LUTHER CENTER
Address: 10014 81 Ave
Capacity: 200
8 performances (Various times)
$250/performance = $2,000
Wheel Chair Accessible, Beer and Wine License, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Storage
SEWING MACHINE FACTORY
Address: 9562 82 Ave (Under Mill Creek Cafe)
Capacity: 60
8 performances (Various times)
$125/performance = $1,000
NOT Wheelchair Accessible, Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage.
WHY CHOOSE THE GRINDSTONE FOR YOUR BYOV?
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Close proximity to the main site means you’re back to the main grounds in 8 minutes by foot.
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Our cluster of venues means more and more foot traffic.
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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!
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Grindstone is a venue created by Fringe Artists and operates on a Fringe model all year round running 10-14 shows per week outside of festival season.
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FRINGE HOLDOVERS – want to stay longer? We do our own hand picked hold overs.
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We provide a house technician
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Professional equipment and staging
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Reasonable pricing
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Grindstone is a non-profit organization, a safe space where all are welcome
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Air conditioning
HOW TO
APPLY
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Please use this google form to apply! You'll need to be accepted into our venues before you apply to the Fringe proper.
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Deadline to apply to a Grindstone venue is February 24, 2023
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Applicants will be notified if their application is successful or wait listed by March 3, 2023
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Successful Applicants will have until March 17, 2023 to return a signed contract with 50% deposit to Grindstone secure their spot. They must also submit their show to the Fringe by April 3, 2023 at 5:00PM.
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The other 50% will be due August 17th, 2023
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Questions? Contact Jocelyn at
