Laneway Bars, Night Garden Installation To Feature At 2014 Sydney Fringe Festival

This year's Sydney Fringe Festival is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, with a hint of what to expect from next month's line-up announce revealed today.

Once again, the streets of Sydney will come alive during the September event, with several laneway bars opening across the city (Darlinghurst, Newtown and Sydney) and the Live And Local program, which will see bars, pubs, retail stores and restaurants hold special performances and activities. The initiative is a collaboration with APRA.

The In The Night Garden light installation will be the centrepiece of St Peters contribution to Fringe, while emerging Aussie artists will get the chance to sell their work through online forum Art Pharmacy. There will also be plenty of fun and activities that are family-friendly, including a special Father's Day event that will include art auctions and more.

New Fringe Festival Sydney director Kerri Glasscock said this year is all about experimenting, innovation and supporting local artists for the independent event.

"Sydney Fringe Festival 2014 will push experimental ideas and support emerging and early-career artists across numerous art forms," Glasscock said.

"We're seeking to embrace the artists who create the most magical moments; who reside in tiny secret venues; who push the boundaries of an art form; and who work tirelessly for their craft and shape the cultural identity and heart of our city."

Over 300 productions, covering music, arts, cabaret, film and loads more, will go ahead throughout the festival, across more than 60 venues. The event takes place between Monday 1 and Tuesday 30 September. Stay tuned for the first Fringe announcement next month.

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