Question regarding the financial impact on Fringe World artists due to the collapse of JumpClimb, and the measures to protect artists in future festivals. The Minister deflects, stating the information is held by Artrage Inc.

AnsweredQoN 3449Legislative Assembly
Asked
28 June 2018
Portfolio
Culture and the Arts

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I refer to the collapse of JumpClimb, leaving many Fringe World artists out of pocket $200,000 and ask: (a) What percentage of artists/events did JumpClimb book for the Fringe Wold festival, in each of the past three years; (b) What percentage of artists/events did Fringe World book for the Fringe Wold festival, in each of the past three years; (c) Will external operators be permitted to book artists/events at future Fringe World festivals; and (d) If yes to (c), what protections will be put in place to guarantee that artists are paid for their performances?

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Answered
15 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
2 days
(a-d) The information requested can only be provided by Artrage Inc, which is an independent not-for profit organisation.

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