Frequently Asked Questions
We update this section regularly to answer frequently asked questions.
When were the awards held this year?
The 2025 Awards Ceremony – recognising eligible productions from 2024 – were held on Monday 7 April 2025.
The Awards Ceremony was held in the Heath Ledger Theatre.
How do I register my 2025 shows?
You can register any productions happening between 1 January and 31 December 2025. Simply complete our online form.
We encourage you to do this as far in advance as possible. We cannot guarantee judges can attend with less than six weeks' notice.
The registration process for 2025 shows will open on 11 November 2024 and will close on 1 November 2025.
Are the judges currently seeing shows?
Yes. Judges are seeing eligible shows that registered sufficiently far in advance.
CAN THE JUDGES COME TO MY FRINGE WORLD SEASON?
No, we do not assess productions that are presented as part of fringe festivals, including FRINGE WORLD.
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
We take conflicts of interest seriously and put actions in place to ensure conflicts do not affect the outcome of the awards.
who puts on the awards?
The Awards are proudly hosted by Artist Relief Fund WA.
Artist Relief Fund WA is a registered charity and the state's benevolent fund for artists and arts workers, with a long history of providing confidential financial support to professional artists and arts workers experiencing:
- a health or mental health emergency
- other forms of severe or urgent hardship
To find out more or apply for help, please visit artistreliefwa.org.au.
How can I become a sponsor?
The Awards are only possible thanks to the generosity of arts-loving sponsors.
If you are interested in sponsoring the awards, please visit our sponsor page.