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The Rest Is Up To You: A Podcast

A podcast that delves into Fringe's past, present & future.

  • Dates 3 Oct - 22 Oct
  • Time Available On Demand (40 minutes)
  • Venue Digital Fringe
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A person holds their phone in front of their face. Facing towards the camera the phone screen reads 'The Rest Is Up To You 1982 - 2062'.
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  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe and State Library Victoria

Hosted by Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams and State Library Victoria Curator Kate Rhodes, this podcast unpacks some of the ideas and dilemmas that lie at the heart of Fringe’s past, present and future.

Recorded as part of Melbourne Fringe’s 40th anniversary exhibition in partnership with the State Library Victoria, The Rest Is Up To You: Melbourne Fringe 1962-2062, which showcased 40 years of our history (plus 40 imagined years still to come) as told by the artists, directors and supporters that helped make it happen.

  • Duration: 40 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Fully Accessible

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language.

  • Free Event

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Sessions: Digital Events

Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 03 October 2023 -
Sunday, 22 October 2023

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Digital Fringe

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