Promotional image for ‘First Trimester’ at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival. A promotional image for ‘Tattoo Show’ by Rawcus at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe. ‘I’ve been here at Melbourne Fringe for 10 years, and over that time, my focus has been [on] making Melbourne Fringe a more inclusive and accessible place,’ Abrahams replies calmly, without becoming defensive. The open access program: the ‘beating heart’ of Melbourne FringeAt the Festival’s core is the open program, which Abrahams calls ‘the beating heart of Melbourne Fringe. The 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival runs from 30 September to 19 October, Visit the Fringe’s website for details.