Ignition

Ignite your Creative Energy

Get entertained by a range of innovative, experimental, quirky, and creative work.  26 events in a nine day festival - Friday 13 June to Saturday 21 June.  Something to see every day; lots of free, koha, or low priced events for your enjoyment, and wonderment. Poetry, Street Theatre, Dance, Music, Comedy, Theatre, Film, Visual Art.

This is an opportunity for performers and artists to showcase their talents, explore the commitment of devising, producing, and performing in their chosen artistic field, cross stepping stones to reach their goals.  This is YOUR chance to experience the sense of fun and creativity happening in Hamilton City, to support and encourage our artistic community.

Pick up one of our printed programmes or check out individual event information.

The booking line is open now on (07) 839-1189 and there is no booking fee!  Door sales are available for all events unless the show is sold out.  Visit our Fringe Info Centre at the Hamilton Community Arts Council, 1st Floor ArtsPost Building, 120 Victoria Street, 11am to 1pm daily.

The festival opens with a Performance Café at The Meteor 8pm, Friday 13th June.

Fringe Spotlight

Events we think are a must! 

Performance Café

Kick off your 2008 Fringe Festival experience with an injection of 10 minute hits of performance madness.  Let our MC’s guide you through a smorgasbord selection of performance – theatre, stunts, comedy, drag, Shakespeare, sound and visual experiences, wrapped up with music to dance the night away.  Always a great night out, come join us for a staple Hamilton event.  Bar on site.

The Trons – self playing robotic band

Be part of the debut performance of New Zealand’s first entirely robotic junk pop band.  Mechanical hands with meccano fingers driven by electronic circuits and computer parts play real instruments just like a human band. 

Made from salvaged and recycled materials, Ham, Wiggy, Swamp, and Fifi rock out together in this unique Hamilton creation… the Trons.

Mask Workshop

Ever wanted to transform yourself?  Didn’t think you could do it with paper, cane and paint?  Well, now you can!  Come along and learn mask-making.  You’ll complete at least one mask, learn a little about their history, and then, if you’re up to it take part in a public performance.  Anyone can make masks – you don’t have to be “artistic”!