Producing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Insights from the Inside
Date
22 March 2026
Time
13:00-14:30 (UK)
21:00-22:30 (China)
Format
Online Session
What you’ll gain
- Insider knowledge of how venues programme and select work
- A clearer understanding of Fringe logistics and operations
- Practical tips on marketing and audience-building
- Honest insights into the challenges artists often overlook
In this special online session, we are delighted to welcome Robert Blackmore, Associate Producer at C ARTS | C venues, one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s leading venue operators.
Drawing on his extensive experience, Robert will share insider perspectives on what it really takes to produce work at the Fringe — from programming and venue operations to marketing strategies and the challenges that artists often don’t see behind the scenes.
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world, but navigating it successfully requires more than just great work. This session offers a rare opportunity to gain practical insights, industry knowledge, and honest reflections from someone working at the heart of it.
Whether you are an emerging artist, producer, or simply curious about the inner workings of the Fringe, this talk will help you better understand how to approach, position, and succeed in this unique and complex festival environment. Whether you're planning your first Fringe show or looking to refine your strategy, this is a rare opportunity to learn from industry professionals and take your next step with confidence.
Meeting Links
VooV Meeting (Tencent Meeting)
ShowTalk invites you to a VooV Meeting
Topic: ShowTalk - Producing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Time: 22 Mar 2026, 20:55-23:45 (GMT+08:00) Beijing Time
Join Link: https://voovmeeting.com/dm/0EPUxGWDb6xv
VooV Meeting ID: 235-057-861
Meeting Instructions:
1. The meeting may be recorded (audio and video).
2. Please mute your microphone and turn off your camera upon joining. Raise your hand to speak. Thank you for your cooperation.
3. The official session lasts for 1.5 hours (21:00-22:30). You may enter the meeting room 5 minutes in advance.
Google Meet
22 March 13:00PM-14:30PM
Join Link: https://meet.google.com/mqi-aofs-tda
Meeting Instructions:
1. The meeting may be recorded (audio and video).
2. Please mute your microphone and turn off your camera upon joining. Raise your hand to speak. Thank you for your cooperation.
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