I go to a number of the " Fringe without a festival" events as described above which work wonderfully because the people there just want to spend their time singing.

As far as the success of a festival fringe, it depends on a number of factors and the following questions need to be answered..............

How supportive local businesses are, particularly with donations to cover advertising costs and with the provision of venues.

How supportive is the local authority?-

How good/strong/effective are the management team. Venues/artists/dance teams still need organising if not part of the main festival.

How helpful/supportive are the main festival committee

Who covers a festival fringe with regard to PRS reqirements.

Then there is accomodation needs for fringers and all that entails eg stewards/loos etc.