Brighton Fringe Bursary
Applications are open for our 2026 Brighton Fringe Bursary.
The award is open to any artist or company whose Brighton Fringe show includes movement/dance/choreography.
The successful recipient will receive:
• Brighton Fringe entry fee paid for
• An artist advisory session with a producer at South East Dance
• In-kind marketing and social media support for your show
This support is worth over £600!
Criteria:
This bursary is for anyone who is presenting work at Brighton Fringe and who:-
- Identifies as an artist who is under-represented in the cultural sector (please self-identify)
- Has movement, dance, or choreography in their Brighton Fringe show
- Is a professional artist
- Can send us some footage of the work, this can be at whatever stage of development the show is i.e. rehearsal footage or a link to the full show online
The work may take the form of dance, cabaret, circus, burlesque, physical theatre etc, but we ask that dance is a key part of your practice.
APPLY HERE
If anyone would like to apply via audio or video they should email video / audio files (max 5mins) and supporting statement to: programming@southeastdance.org.uk
Please note: this bursary is open to professional artists only (not students).
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