This funding round is to support the mentorship between an Early-Career Producer and a Professional Producer working towards an Adelaide Fringe registered show. 

These self-directed mentorships are intended to support professional development for Early Career producers presenting a show as part of the 2027 Adelaide Fringe season. Areas of focus can include building creative, administrative and logistical skills. Mentorship outcomes to aim for include growth and development in specific areas of your professional practice, in order to build the long-term sustainability of your creative career.

Funding Amount: $2,500

Who can apply for this program:

Emerging and Mid-Career Producers. Australian First Nations Producers will be prioritised in this stream. Applicants of either a Show Starter or Show on the Road grant may also apply for this mentorship funding.

Applicants must demonstrate the following eligibility:

• Provide evidence of communication between mentor and mentee, with a Letter of Support from the selected mentor to be included in the support material
• The funding should only go towards costs associated with your mentorship.
• Your Mentorship budget should not include details of any other funding you are applying for as a part of other streams.
• Recipients of a 2026 Adelaide Fringe Producer Mentorship are not eligible to apply

Adelaide Fringe has collated a list of potential mentors for 2027. Please reach out to the Artist and Venue team if you need guidance on choosing a mentor.

• Phone: +61 8 8100 2022
• Email: artists@adelaidefringe.com.au