Born in 1983, we’ve been making art happen in WA for ages. You may already know us, we’re the creators of Fringe World, Rooftop movies and RE//Perth.
WHO WE ARE
We believe art matters and thanks to our years of experience, and incredible feedback from you, we know this to be true.
we are artrage
Art changes lives. It’s a powerful force. We are proud to have been an integral part of delivering the magic of art in many forms to the people of WA for over 40 years.
The ARTRAGE continues as we connect artists and audiences, working hard to make this shared experience as authentic and meaningful as possible for everyone, always.
Art is for all and we love to party with our people. ARTRAGE offers a safe, inclusive, celebratory space where the Perth community can feel free to live out loud, be themselves and let go.
Whether you’re chilling with mates at Rooftop movies, laughing out loud at a Fringe Show or interacting with our tank-dwelling merpeople, we hope to bring art magic to your everyday.
our history
The origin of ARTRAGE was as the Festival Fringe Society of Perth, established in 1983. At the time, Perth lacked the necessary critical mass of artists, venues, audiences and sponsors necessary to sustain the ‘Fringe’ alongside the Festival of Perth (Perth Festival). Consequently, in 1988 the organisation decided to move the Fringe from summer to spring, and to re-brand it as Artrage Festival, an annual festival dedicated to the presentation of alternative independent arts - a format that was followed until the organisation’s 25th ‘Silver’ Festival Anniversary in 2008.
artrage projects
ARTRAGE has since inception produced arts activity year-round in Western Australia.
The Bakery live performance venue was located in Northbridge and run by ARTRAGE from 2002 to 2015. The Bakery was an all-round friend to the arts in Western Australia as a live performance venue, exhibition space and a specialised music venue. The venue closed because of the building owner’s redevelopment plans.
Strategic Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
ARTRAGE is a non-for-profit registered charity that is one of the oldest arts organisations in WA.
Alongside FRINGE WORLD Festival, ARTRAGE also currently produces Rooftop Movies (est. 2012) and other exciting projects in Perth like Girls School (2018-2022).
The major programs ARTRAGE currently runs is FRINGE WORLD Festival and Rooftop Movies.
FRINGE WORLD is the most popular annual festival in Perth and annually hundreds of thousands of people enjoy the incredible array of entertainment on offer. Visit the FRINGE WORLD Website.
Rooftop Movies is an open-air cinema experience like no other, six stories high in the centre of the city, with panoramic sunset city views before you settle in for your movie. Go to the Rooftop Movies Website.
The origin of ARTRAGE was as the Festival Fringe Society of Perth, established in 1983 and in 1988 the organisation decided to move the Fringe from summer to spring, and to re-brand it as Artrage Festival which ran until 2008.
Through the 1990s and early 2000s, ARTRAGE worked on multiple projects, engaging local artists and championing innovative arts practices. ARTRAGE opened The Bakery, a live performance venue, exhibition space and a specialised music venue.
In February 2011, after vigorous industry consultation, a pilot program of FRINGE WORLD was staged and in 2012 the first FRINGE WORLD was presented as a four-week Festival, featuring 200+ events, 40+ venues and $1 million in tickets sold.
Alongside the full Festival launch in 2012, ARTRAGE also presented its first cinema program, Rooftop Movies. This popular and picturesque summer cinema pops up on the top floor of the CPP Roe St carpark from October – March annually.
Since, ARTRAGE has also been known for its development and collaboration on programs such as A Midnight Visit, Girls School Cinema and The Rocky Horror Picture Show Immersive Halloween Spectacular.
We welcome customer feedback, comments and questions at any time!
If you wish to give feedback about a specific event, we usually send out customer surveys at the conclusion of our major projects. This is the best way to get your feedback to the right place.
If you have general feedback or the survey has closed, please contact us.
LATEST NEWS
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General
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence Take Home Another Win
· 2 min readLady Macbeth Played Wing Defence presented by Crash Theatre Co., winner of the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2024 Martin Sims Award, have been on...
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From Ghosted to Glory: Tomas Clifford Takes FRINGE WORLD By Storm
· 6 min readFRINGE WORLD Martin Sims Award Winner - Tomas Clifford reflects on a stellar 2025 season and what's to come...
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Comedy Gold In The Wild West
· 3 min readAt ARTRAGE, few things feed our soul quite like platforming local up-and-coming talent. That's why we just had to tell you about WA's new...
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Events
Fringe WOW WOW is NOW NOW
· 3 min readThe wait is over! Perth’s most dazzling summer event, FRINGE WORLD Festival 2025, officially opens this week! From January 17 until...
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Events
Winners Are Grinners — Martin Sims award winners set to take centre court at FRINGE WORLD
· 3 min readFRINGE WORLD Festival is thrilled to welcome back 2024 Martin Sims Award Winners CRASH Theatre Co.'s Lady Macbeth Played Wing...
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Media Release
A New Era for ARTRAGE
· 5 min readCelebrating a New Headquarters and Board Leadership ARTRAGE, a trailblazer in Western Australia’s arts and culture scene for more than 40...
