Sydney Fringe Festival Awards 2025

TOURING PARTNERSHIP AWARDS:

Exchange award programs with Fringe Festivals around Australia and the world offer our independent artists touring possibilities with financial and logistical support, as well as bringing stand-out independent work to Sydney that may otherwise not have the means to tour here.
Our award partnerships include:

• New Zealand Fringe Tour Ready Award
• The Melbourne Fringe Touring Award
• San Diego International Fringe Tour Ready Award
• Hollywood Fringe Tour Ready Award
• Fringe World Perth Tour Ready Award

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR’S AWARD:

The Festival Director’s Award at Sydney Fringe celebrates exceptional creativity and artistic excellence in independent performance.

SPIRIT OF FRINGE AWARD:

The Spirit of Fringe Award at Sydney Fringe celebrates performances that embody the festival’s essence of inclusivity, creativity, and fearless exploration of diverse perspectives.

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD:

This is to acknowledge the incredible work and potential of an Emerging Artist across our festival.

BEST EMERGING PRODUCER:

The Emerging Producer Award at Sydney Fringe recognises and supports new talent in production, highlighting innovative approaches and fresh perspectives in the performing arts.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

The Artist Spotlight Award at Sydney Fringe honours artists who are not only exceptional in their craft but also a joy to collaborate with, reflecting the festival’s commitment to positive creative partnerships. Presented and sponsored by the incredible Charley Sanders.

BEST IN CATEGORY:

Every year we award a best in the following categories for excellence in their genre.

• Best In Comedy
• Best In Spoken Word & Storytelling
• Best In Variety
• Best In Dance
• Best In Circus
• Best In Physical Theatre
• Best In Music
• Best In Fringe Kids
• Best In Immersive
• Best In Musical Theatre & Cabaret
• Best In Theatre