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Adelaide Fringe Program events greater that any mainstream arts festival in any of the capital by far the largest arts festival in Australia with the number of Adelaide Fringe is cities. Greg Clarke Adelaide Fringe Chair Judy Potter said, "this is fantastic news and we are so grateful for the Government's support in helping us to achieve our goal of extending this much loved event to four weeks." Adelaide Fringe Director, Greg Clarke said the announcement was testament to the incredible growth the Fringe had experienced over the past three years. Adelaide Fringe attracted more than 1.5 million people in 2012 contributing an economic benefit of $48.2 million to the State of South Australia. Fringe venues, both 'pop-up' and established will have an extra week to bring a return on their investment providing more jobs for South Australians. Adelaide Fringe Director Greg Clarke claims, "Adelaide Fringe is by far the largest arts festival in Australia with the number of events greater that any mainstream arts festival in any of the capital cities." Tickets sales and attendances support his claim, as does the record number of 4,000 artists who participated in the festi- val in over 6,532 performances at 923 events, an increase of 20% on 2011. The Adelaide Fringe Opening Night Parade, themed "Inside Out" will be held on Friday 15 February 2013. The full Adelaide Fringe program is first released online in early December with tickets available for purchase through FringeTIX. The printed guide is released in the first week of January. The program includes, but is not limited to, a variety of art forms including cabaret, comedy, circus, dance, film, theatre, puppetry, music, visual art and design. In 2012 there were over 4000 artists in 923 events and 6532 performances. Free Events Alongside the open access program, Adelaide Fringe produces or supports a number of free celebratory events and activities that enliven the city with a fes- tive atmosphere. They include: Fringe Parade – a hugely popular iconic event that is the hallmark celebration heralding the start of Adelaide Fringe. Spirit Festival – produced by Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute and held over the open- ing weekend, Spirit Festival celebrates Australia's indigenous culture. Adelaide Fringe Street Theatre Festival – a curated 'mini-festival within a festival', held over the third weekend of Adelaide Fringe. Fringe in the Mall – Staged in a 1960's Caravan, Fringe in the Mall is the central place where Adelaide Fringe art- ists publicly showcase and promote their events. Adelaide Fringe Office Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Address: 64 Fullarton Rd Norwood, SA 5067 Email: buzz@adelaidefringe.com.au Phone: +61 8 8100 2000 Fax: +61 8 8100 2020 www.the-Retiree.com.au /Summer 71 Image courtesy of Adelaide Fringe 18363. Adelaide Fringe Festival. © Adelaide Fringe Travel - SouthAustralia