SOUTHSIDE FRINGE 2016

That this House congratulates the Southside Fringe, which takes place from 13 to 29 May 2016, on providing quality opportunities for actors, performers and musicians; recognises that this year's Fringe takes place with 200 events in 50 venues across Glasgow, making it the biggest community organised event in Glasgow; understands that the first full Southside Fringe was set up in 2013 by Crawford Smith and Corinna Currie in response to demand for localised music, comedy and cabaret events in local venues; believes that involving as many venues and businesses as possible raises the profile of the Southside on the arts landscape and draws new customers, visitors and audiences to the wonderful facilities it has to offer; and commends and congratulates the many volunteers and all those involved in helping make the Southside Fringe 2016 a success.