Disclaimer: the information below is provided by the organizers of the 2021 Taipei Fringe Festival.

[Why Apply?]

• Free venues provided by the Fringe

• 100% of box office revenue returned to performers

• Study and learn from other performers

• Industry exposure through collaboration with professionals 

• A comprehensive arts festival experience

[About the Taipei Fringe Festival]

Taipei Fringe Festival is hosted by Taipei City Government and organized by Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei Culture Foundation and Taipei Performing Arts Center. The festival provides gratis performance venues for use by the attending artists. Ranging from theaters large and small to coffee house art spaces and conceptual performance spaces, these disparate venues will erupt with the performers' creativity, filling Taipei with artistic innovation, and suffusing the city's streets with the sound of applause. 

[important info]

• The Taipei Fringe is non-juried; as such artists need only register to be able to perform. 

• Venues are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis, while box office proceeds are returned to the artists in full. 

[Duration]

August 21-September 5, 2021

[Registration fee]

• Each registration account must pay a registration fee of NT$500.

• Each curator registrant must pay a registration fee of NT$1,000.

• Registration fees will not be refunded.

[Security deposit]

• Security deposits must be paid on a per-venue basis. Each registration account must provide a security deposit of NT$3,600 per venue selected. Each account shall provide a maximum of two security deposits.

• Each curator registrant must provide a security deposit of NT$5,000 per venue selected. Each shall provide a maximum of four security deposits.

• For BYOV, each registration account must only pay one security deposit of NT$3,600, regardless of the number of venues selected

Please visit the website of rules and regulations for the payment methods and bank account information.

[Participation] 

People who wish to showcase their work, either individually or as part of a group, are welcome to take part in the Festival. 

[Requirements]

• Individuals and unincorporated groups must register under their personal names.

• Registrants must be 18 years or older.

• Incorporated groups must register with their Unified Business Number.

• Foreign nationals who wish to participate are advised to seek assistance from Taiwanese individuals or groups for administrative matters.

• Registration must be done online via www.fringefestival.taipei (hereinafter the “Website”).

[Registration information]

- 1. On the Website, fill out the Basic Information Form and Program Information Form.

- 2. Pay the registration fee and security deposit and upload proof of payment to the Website.

- 3. Survey venues and upload Venue Survey Form to the Website.

- 4. Await email and text message from TPAC confirming right to book venue time-slots.

- 5. Book venue time-slots on the Website. This completes the registration process.

Please visit the website of rules and regulations for detailed registration info. 

[Information for foreign registrants]

• Foreign registrants are responsible for any transportation, accommodation, food, production, visa, tax, and other fees related to their participation in the Festival.

• In consideration of differences in laws and regulations, ticketing systems, and language, TPAC strongly recommends that foreign registrants find a Taiwanese partner for assistance in fulfilling related obligations and tasks.

• If foreign registrants encounter any difficulties, they may contact TPAC to discuss feasible solutions to successfully hold their performances.

• Foreign registrants may submit a letter of authorization to authorize family or friends in Taiwan to handle money transfers. However, conflicts or disputes arising out of such authorization are the responsibility of the foreign registrants; TPAC shall not be held liable.

• Likewise, if registrants use their credit card to pay fees, they shall be responsible for any refunds related to their credit cards.