Elizabeth attending the 2024 Perth Fringe World Launch Party at Russell Square, Northbridge, with WA Minister for Culture and the Arts Hon. David Templeman, Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook, and newly appointed Artrage CEO Jo Thomas. The Perth Festival began in 2012. This year there are 554 events in 106 venues, with 23 free events and 111 family friendly events. The program comprises about 50% WA, 30% interstate, and 20% international artists.