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The Fringe is back! If you\u2019re a little bit confused by that statement then we should clarify \u2013 we\u2019re not talking about Edinburgh Festival Fringe this time. The Stirling Fringe is back for its 2nd<\/sup> year<\/a> and it has a fantastic programme lined up. As well as providing some great nights out, there\u2019s also a more serious aim to the Fringe: boosting the local Stirling economy and Stirling jobs. We spoke to organiser Barry McDonald to discover more about this exciting Scottish festival.<\/p>\n

\"Barry<\/p>\n

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Can you tell us more about Stirling Fringe and how long the event has been running for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is our second year and it follows a successful four day \u2018taster\u2019 festival last year. This year we\u2019ve increased the festival to 10 days and it features 50 events in 20 venues across Stirling. As Scotland\u2019s \u2018other\u2019 Fringe we\u2019ve programmed events which appeal to everyone, including locals and visitors. Our events range from music, theatre and comedy, to kids\u2019 shows, poetry, art and even a street food festival.<\/p>\n

How did you get involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival was my idea. As a former journalist and PR consultant, a lot of my work was based in Edinburgh during Fringe time<\/a>. I noticed thousands of people from Stirling travelling through to Edinburgh every day and thought: \u2018There must be a huge appetite for an arts festival in Stirling.\u2019 I spoke to a few people in Stirling about the prospect of starting a Fringe festival and the reaction was incredibly positive. It\u2019s now become my main job.<\/p>\n

As well as yourself, how many people are involved in running the Fringe?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We run the festival entirely with volunteers – from students to retired people. In total there are around 15 volunteers who help with every aspect of the festival but there are usually just two of us in the office.<\/p>\n

Do you think the event will provide a boost to jobs in Stirling?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the aims of the Stirling Fringe is to attract visitors to the area and increase the nighttime economy. As the festival grows each year there is a greater spend in the city and therefore more employment opportunities<\/a>. And as we grow, we\u2019re looking to recruit some more people.<\/p>\n

Can you pick out a few particular highlights for us?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think we\u2019ve done a great job attracting some first class musicians to the festival this year and three of the shows I\u2019m personally looking forward to are performances from Scottish acts The Pictish Trail and Emma Pollock, and a Swedish folk group called Lyy. As a father of a young daughter, I\u2019ll probably be forced to go to all the kids\u2019 shows as well! Our final event, which coincides with the end of the Ryder Cup, is a huge ceilidh. That should also be a highlight as many of the Ryder Cup guests are staying in Stirling.<\/p>\n

Do you have any advice for people looking to get involved in event management?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best advice would be to get as much practical experience as possible. There is no substitute to getting hands-on experience of running an event. I learn something new every day. And try to gain experience of as many roles as possible – everything from marketing and admin<\/a> to working behind the bar and selling tickets. There are countless events in Scotland which would welcome volunteers to help out. It\u2019s probably why we have so many event management students as volunteers.<\/p>\n

Thank you to Barry for speaking to us. Stirling Fringe started on September 19th<\/sup> and runs until Sunday the 28th<\/sup> of September. It’s a welcome addition to Scotland\u2019s events calendar, as well as encouraging growth in terms of jobs in Stirling. The city\u2019s central location also makes the Stirling Fringe ideal for visitors from outside of the city, being less than a 40-minute drive from Glasgow and just under an hour from Edinburgh.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photograph supplied by interviewee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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