We continue to support Brighton Fringe artists and the local arts ecosystem through our bursary schemes
Brighton Fringe banner photo by James Ratchford
The Pebble Trust Young People’s BURSARIES
Each winter we offer bursaries to young people who plan to put on an event at Brighton Fringe the following May. The event could be in any category including theatre, literature, visual arts, comedy, dance, cabaret, film or music. The awards are intended for artists at the beginning of their careers and applicants must be aged 25 or younger, live in Brighton and Hove and be bringing an event to the Fringe for the first time.
A panel of expert judges pick the winners who each receive £500 towards production costs. This money could be used for venue or equipment hire, marketing, props, tech support etc.
Bursary winners receive £500 plus:
Up to three professional mentoring sessions with our judges. These sessions, which take place between January and May, have proved invaluable to previous bursary winners in the run-up to the Fringe.
Brighton Fringe registration fees paid by The Pebble Trust. Once registered, the winners are part of the biggest arts festival in England and can access all the benefits offered by Brighton Fringe Participant Services.
WINNERS 2024
Oceana Bertino-Kavadellas - El Viaje
Based on interviews with Oceana’s grandmother, Abuela, El Viaje uses storytelling, music, song, and physical theatre to share her exciting yet heartbreaking journey from Cuba to Puerto Rico, to North America. A powerful show that invites the audience to question the things that are worth fighting for.
Isobel Songer - Flat 4
A one-women show exploring the joys and complexities of female friendship, Set in a two bedroom University flat and combining theatre and spoken word, this performance unveils the dramas of two girls living together in their early twenties.
An Exploration of Brighton Identity with ProjectOurs
ProjectOurs is a Brighton based film collective for women and gender minority filmmakers. This exploration of identity will combine visual art and projected images with physical theatre and performance art.
