Same operator to run iconic Fringe Club for another three years: govt

The Hong Kong Festival Fringe Ltd will continue to operate the city’s iconic Fringe Club for another three years from April 1, 2024, the government announced on Thursday. 

The government said that Festival Fringe plans to introduce series of new programs featuring arts tech, cross-genre showcases and Chinese culture at the club. 

“[It] also plans to maintain the [club] as an iconic arts and culture landmark in Central and Hong Kong, so as to showcase our role as an East-meets-West center for international cultural exchange,” the government added. 

The announcement came as authorities launched an Invitation For Proposal (IFP) exercise in August to identify the most suitable non-profit-making operator for the Fringe Club. 

“A total of six proposals were received by the deadline of October 20, 2023. An assessment panel was formed to assess and consider the proposals received based on pre-determined assessment criteria.” 

The existing lease was extended by the government in April and is set to expire on March 31, 2024. 

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