Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Ann Russell has extensive experience in operations and box office management within the event and festival industry. Currently serving as both Operations Support Manager at Red61 and Box Office Operations Support Manager at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society since March 2009, Ann has played a vital role in coordinating event logistics. Prior to these roles, Ann was the General Manager at Gilded Balloon - Edinburgh from May 2002 to March 2009, and served as Systems Support Manager at Scottish Connections from June 1996 to October 2001. Additionally, Ann gained valuable experience as Box Office Event Manager at Wembley Stadium & Arena Box Office between February 1989 and May 1996.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the greatest platform for creative freedom in the world – no individual or committee decides what should and should not appear. Anything is possible. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. We exist to support, encourage and inspire artists from all backgrounds, provide information and assistance to audiences, and promote the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world. Every year, the international arts community comes together for the Fringe to perform, share ideas and make connections. It is the world’s foremost performing arts market where careers are made, and new and innovative work discovered. Fringe audiences are encouraged to take risks and try something new. The Fringe is a place to discover hidden gems, new genres, unusual spaces and the next big thing. The Fringe was one of the 20th century’s greatest innovations, a precursor to social media in providing a platform for anyone who wanted their voice to be heard. The Fringe continues to grow and evolve, embracing new technologies, audiences and ideas.