What a year! With 350 artists involved it was really difficult to narrow down the awards.

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Theatre Dance and Circus: Baggage Claims

Cabaret and burlesque: Booty Wiggle

Comedy: BOYZ2BOYZ: The Reuinion Tour

Visual Art: Latex Goddess Ecstacy

Spoken Word & Ideas: Transition to Technicolour

Music: Manifesto of Saltwater Women

The Risky.
For a work/artist that is innovative and takes artistic risks: Full send: an improvised musical comedy

Excellence in Community Arts.
For an artist/ work that is accessible, engaging, is presented in line with community values and reflects stories from the community: EMBRACE

Emerging Artist.
For emerging artists who we can’t wait to see more from: Thomas Midena
Darwin Festival Pomelo.
Awarded by the Darwin Festival for a work that is delicious, juicy and a little bit difficult (like a pomelo!)
Manifesto of Saltwater Women

Super Producer.
For a producer or self producing artist who produced the sh*t out of their show: Big Dog Salad

Spirit of the Fringe.
For a person who has brought the good vibes, seen shows, presented shows and embodies the Spirit of Fringe: Ace Lesson

Best Satellite Venue
The space that created a unique platform, worked well with artists and allowed audiences to try something new: Traver’s St Theatre

Absolute legend
Acknowledgement of a truly exceptional volunteer (pretty hard since they all rock!): Tracey Bugbird and special mention to Mark Lang

PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Voted in by the people who pay to see shows! This work stands out as an experience that has bettered the life quality of their audiences. They have wowed, amazed and connected people to the point of needing to say something
Winner: Neurodiversity Unmasked