The main thing is freedom
Formerly known as Hauptsache Frei, the multidisciplinary Fringify festival offers the independent performing arts scene a platform for their art and for building a network. Over the course of the five day festival, ten event locations open their doors to artists and audiences. Audiences can experience a variety of cross-genre productions from recent years, each meeting at least one of the following three conditions: the production celebrated its premiere in Hamburg, the majority of the production team is based in Hamburg, or the production was funded by a Hamburg institution.
The productions
The focus is not on marketing strategies. These productions arose from a purely artistic interest, and tackle current issues and stimulate discussion. At the end of the festival, a jury will award prizes for best production and best young talent.
Funding
The festival is sponsored by the Alliance for Festivals of Independent Dance and Theater Makers in Hamburg, which consists of institutions from the independent scene. Hauptsache Frei is funded by the Hamburg cultural authority as part of the three-year festival funding. Other sponsors are the Hamburg Cultural Foundation, the Rudolf Augstein Foundation and the Claussen-Simon Foundation.
For more information, including programme and tickets, visit Fringify online.
Dates
5-8 June 2025
