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.

 

 

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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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