Fringe Sessions

Haslemere Fringe Festival is excited to announce the debut of Fringe Rising, a brand-new grassroots battle of the bands competition dedicated to discovering and supporting local emerging musical talent.

The winners of the Battle of the Bands will perform on the main stage at the Haslemere Fringe Festival in July 2026. Contestants will perform three original songs and one cover song (chosen by the festival) in front of a panel of industry judges.

Successful acts will advance to the final heat which will be held in March 2026.

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Apply: Applications Are Now Closed. Terms and Conditions Apply.

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Heat 2: 29 November 2025. Shottermill Club, Haslemere.

Heat 3: 24 January 2026. Shottermill Club, Haslemere.

Heat 4: 7 February 2026. Shottermill Club, Haslemere.

Final: March 2026. Location TBC