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SPONSOR THE TOTNES FRINGE FESTIVAL in 2026
Why Sponsor the Totnes Fringe?
Let’s be clear — this isn’t a polished, corporate festival with big infrastructure and neat branding opportunities. It’s a growing, independent festival, built in a town that does things its own way. And that’s exactly why it works.
Because it’s visible.
Because it brings people into town — not just to watch shows, but to stay, eat, drink, and explore. Local businesses feel it. Venues feel it. The high street feels it.
Because it’s credible.
This isn’t a vanity project. Artists are paid. Audiences show up. The programme is curated, not just filled. It’s early days, but the trajectory is clear.
Because it says something about you.
Sponsoring the Fringe aligns you with creativity, risk-taking, and community — not in a vague way, but in a tangible, local, seen-in-the-world way.
And because without support, it doesn’t grow. It stays small, fragile, and dependent on goodwill.
What does sponsorship look like?
We’re not offering one-size-fits-all packages. The Fringe is too varied for that. Instead, there are a number of ways to get involved:
Support the Festival as a Whole
Become a named supporter of Totnes Fringe. Your brand is visible across our programme, website, and marketing — aligned with the festival as a whole.
Sponsor a Venue
Attach your name to one of our performance spaces — from well-known venues to unexpected pop-ups. This is about presence in the town, not just a logo on a page.
Support a Strand of Work
Theatre, comedy, dance, family work — or emerging artists. If there’s an area that resonates, you can back it directly.
Back a Specific Show or Artist
More targeted, more personal. Support a piece of work you believe in and help bring it to an audience.
In-Kind Support
Not all support is financial. Accommodation, food, print, equipment, spaces — all of these make a real difference and reduce the cost of delivering the festival.
What do you get in return?
Visibility, yes — across print, digital, and in the town itself.
But more than that, association with something that people are actively choosing to engage with. Not passive exposure — active attention.
We’ll work with you to make sure the relationship feels real, not tokenistic.
A realistic view
If you’re looking for guaranteed footfall metrics, tightly controlled environments, and national media reach — this probably isn’t it (yet).
If you’re interested in backing something with energy, potential, and a clear role in the cultural life of the town — then it might be.
Interested in becoming a sponsor
If you’re interested in sponsoring Totnes Fringe — or just want to explore what might work for you — have a conversation with Lucy. She’s leading on sponsorship and partnerships, and can talk through the options in a straightforward way, without the hard sell. Whether you’re ready to commit or just testing the waters, it’s worth a quick chat — this only works if we build the right relationships around it.
2025 THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible sponsors and supporters – from those who donated services and spaces, to everyone who backed our crowdfunder, as Programme Pals and Festival Legends, our lead sponsor and to our brilliant stage sponsors – you’ve made the very first year of Totnes Fringe a reality.
Your generosity has helped lay the foundations for a new kind of festival: one that’s rooted in creativity, inclusivity, and community. Thanks to your support, we’re able to offer a programme that’s open to all – with free performances, ‘pay what you can’ events, and fair pay for artists.
In our first year this matters more than ever. You’ve helped us prove that a grassroots festival in Totnes can be bold, welcoming, and artist-led – and that it has a bright future.
Thank you for believing in us – and for bringing creativity and connection to the heart of Totnes.
Our Supporters
