Fringe Benefits

Emma Dignon

Fringe Benefits is back for 2026! Fringe Benefits is South Australia’s only independent podcast dedicated entirely to the Adelaide Fringe. Each week during the Fringe we cover show reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes insights and must-see recommendations throughout the festival season. Designed for Fringe fans who want more than just a program guide, Fringe Benefits offers trusted commentary, local knowledge and a genuine love for the artists, venues and stories that make Adelaide Fringe so special.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    2026 Week 0 - Everything you need to know for the Adelaide Fringe Opening Night (what shows to see, some new venues, and cool drink collabs!)

    The Adelaide Fringe is back, we're brighter and better than ever, and with one week out we are chatting through what's been going on, what you need to know and what's the go for the very first night of Fringe next Friday. We chat about some new venues that are happening around the East End, including Mimmo, The Glasshouse and the return of The Champagne Bar. There are two fringe drinks that you'll see out and about this year, including the Flagship Distillery Gin and The Garden Draught. We get you in the loop on how you need to spend your first Fringe night, including getting yourself to Plus 82 Gogi (one of our valued Season Partners), then book yourself in to see... ✨ East End Unleashed (event down Rundle Street) ✨ What to Watch (Hymm Bar, CBD) ✨ The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA (The Garden) ✨ Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours (CBD) ✨ PARTY BOAT (On the Popeye, CBD) ✨ The Racist Immigrants (Majestic Rooftop Garden, CBD) ✨ Comedy Pub Crawl (The Richmond (CBD) ✨ Millicent Sarre is Too Tired To Smash (Patriarchy) (Gluttony, CBD) ✨ Dropped In It: Crime Scene Improvisation (Gluttony, CBD) ✨ Twilight Sessions (Prospect Memorial Gardens, Prospect) ✨ Salisbury Fringe Carnival (Carasbrooke Park, Salisbury) We also highlight the new Acting Adelaide Fringe CEO - Tara McLeod! Follow us on ⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    22 min

  2. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Fringe Benefits is BACK for 2026!

    Back and better than ever! Ready for Adelaide Fringe 2026! 😍 Heaps good, Fringe Benefits is curated goodness for each Friday to ready up shows reviews, events you need to check out, behind the scenes insights and more! Let's do it again! x

    2 min

  3. 04/12/2025

    2025 Fringe Wrapped! Fringe Impact Report, Winner of the 2026 Poster Competition and Welcoming our new Producer

    So, Fringe 2025 is well and truly over. We like to round back on the season that was with our FRINGE WRAPPED, diving into some serious stats, sharing some great initiatives that keep Fringe accessible to everyone, turning back to our last on the ground interview of the season with our friend Ben (and the new friends we made along the way), looking forward to 2026, with the winner of the Fringe Poster Competition, chatting through the news of the Fringe CEO departure, and welcoming our new Producer for Fringe Benefits, Joel, to the team. See you next year for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe! Have a show or venue we need to cover? Email us at fringebenefitspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    35 min

  4. 20/03/2025

    2025 Week 5 - All The Top Shows to See This Last Weekend of Fringe!

    There are 3 days left of the Adelaide Fringe. Don't be sad, let's go see a Fringe show instead . Join me in recapping the season, and hearing all the best shows that you can grab tickets to NOW to make the most of your final weekend of Fringe. Till next year! It's 2025, and the Adelaide Fringe is officially back for another year of fun, frivolity and fringey goodness.  Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    13 min

  5. 13/03/2025

    2025 Week 4 - The Mystery of the Missing Mona Lisa, A Hidden Fringe Club (Curiosity) & Fringe Artists Speak Out on Season Toughness

    We have 2 weekends left of Fringe, so let's make the most of it! This week we chat about the mystery of the missing Mona Lisa, the crime that shocked the Fringe scene when an artist stole the prized possession from ARTHUR Art Bar, a variety of artists speak out on the festival season getting harder and harder to pull off performances in, and I fill you in on the hidden fringe club, Club Curiosity, that you too can get yourself into when you head over to Gluttony. It's 2025, and the Adelaide Fringe is officially back for another year of fun, frivolity and fringey goodness.  Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    26 min

  6. 07/03/2025

    2025 Week 3 - Fringe West End, The Cranker move and CBD Culture & Young Franco DJ set at Fringe (ft. Joel)

    We're right in the thick of Fringe Madness as we enter March and another weekend ticks over. This week we're chatting about all the great Fringe shows happening on the West End of town, how the Cranker's move to the Ed Castle might change the culture of that pocket of the CBD for the better, the Westbound Festival that's on next weekend, and Joel and I chat through our spontaneous night out where he thought he was seeing a stand up show, but somehow ended up at the Young Franco DJ set. It's 2025, and the Adelaide Fringe is officially back for another year of fun, frivolity and fringey goodness.  Follow us on ⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    25 min

  7. 28/02/2025

    2025 Week 2 - Prompt Creative Centre, How to Save At Fringe, & An Official Fringe Session Ale

    We're heading into the second weekend of Fringe, ya'll! 🌈 Welcome back to the FRINGE BENEFITS Podcast, where we'll be keeping you updated on the very best of the Adelaide Fringe every single week. This week, we chat about the people behind Prompt Creative Centre and why you need to visit this Fringe, how to save some cash when you're out and about at Fringe, and The Suburban Brew's Adelaide Fringe Session Ale. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    14 min

  8. 21/02/2025

    2025 Week 1 - The Gluttony Gala, Maho Magic Bar & LIMBO! (ft. Gavin, Anthony & Joel)

    The Fringe is OFFICIALLY HERE!!! 🌈  Welcome back to the FRINGE BENEFITS Podcast, where we'll be keeping you updated on the very best of the Adelaide Fringe every single week. This week, we chat about LIMBO with Gavin, Maho Magic Bar with Anthony and the Gluttony Gala with Joel. Follow us on ⁠⁠@theiconicblonde⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@fringebenefitspodcast⁠⁠ Cover Art - ⁠⁠@maria.makesthings⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music - Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads https://twitter.com/DjQuads

    19 min
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About

Fringe Benefits is back for 2026! Fringe Benefits is South Australia’s only independent podcast dedicated entirely to the Adelaide Fringe. Each week during the Fringe we cover show reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes insights and must-see recommendations throughout the festival season. Designed for Fringe fans who want more than just a program guide, Fringe Benefits offers trusted commentary, local knowledge and a genuine love for the artists, venues and stories that make Adelaide Fringe so special.

Information

  • Creator
    Emma Dignon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emma Dignon
  • Show Website
    Fringe Benefits