This is it! The final week of the 2011 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

It’s The Final Countdown! And like all good mid-80’s rock songs of Swedish origin we’re going out with a bang – big hair, black leather, tight pants and a whole lot of dancing. This Festival is going to be one for the history books. Read on for all you need to know about what’s happening across Melbourne, having your say, special and FREE events happening this week in the Fringe Club and, of course, when to don your leopard print pants and make like a rock star.

Last week of the Fringe Club!

The party doesn’t stop at the Fringe Club, Melbourne’s hottest – albeit temporary – night spot.  We’ve jam-packed the final week with more crowd-pleasing nights of FREE entertainment than you can shake a stick-like object at. 

	Tomorrow, get up close and personal with the Last Tuesday Society as they recreate the moments that broke their theatrical hymens.  Featuring the marvellous Bron Batten (Sweet Child of Mine), Telia Nelive (Crowd Play Ambassador), Edward Gould (Musical Thoughts For a Darkened Room), Zoey Dawson (I Know There's A Lot Of Noise Outside) , Jon Bennet, Emily Thomlins (After All This), and Anna ‘Pocket Rocket’ Lumb (I Heart Jack).
	Want to plan the rest of your week in the Fringe Club? Get set for an evening of topical laughs in Political Asylum (Wed), the encore session of Jewels & Bullets (Thurs), Shut Up and Dance... 3 (Fri) and – last but not least – the Fringe Awards and Closing Night Party (Sat). Head here for more info.
	Plus, keep an eye out for totes fab fashionistas Dash and DBree, who will be roaming the Fringe Club this Tuesday and Friday spreading the good word on Protecting your Glory Box this Fringe.

Altas: Points in Space

Melbourne’s landscape is made up of people as much as it is geography and landmarks. People work on weekdays, catch public transport, have rendezvous or unfortunately in some circumstances have nowhere else to go. Points in Space is a short film by Atlas artist Benjamin Ducroz which documents the flow of human traffic through Melbourne’s CBD. Benjamin has been filming in various inner city locations throughout the Festival, using a combination of stop-frame animation and time-lapse photography. Head to Federation Square on Wednesday night to catch the finished film.

Have your say with the People’s Choice Award!

Da, da, da, daaaa! Help us crown your champion in the People’s Choice Award.

Seen a show you can’t stop talking about? Vote for your choice and you’ll go in the running for a raft of amazing prizes including a VIP Pass to the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival, wine from Innocent Bystander, Little Creatures prize packs and more.

Haven’t seen enough of the Festival to choose a highlight? Well, pick a show, explore your local venues and get the most out of the Festival while you can!

Cast your vote here! Strictly one person, one vote.

Come on an adventure with Innocent Bystander, Mager and Smythe...

In Search of Atlantis is an action-adventure comedy musical centred on a journey into the unknown to find the sunken city of Atlantis. Housed at the Innocent Bystander Winery in the delightful surrounds of Healesville, in the Yarra Valley, it’s the perfect reason for that quick getaway away.

Relax with a complimentary glass of wine amongst the barrels in the cavernous space of the cask room as the award-winning duo of Mager and Smythe take you on a journey of adventure at this very special event. Playing for three nights only after a critically acclaimed national tour, tickets are limited so book now to avoid dissapointment!

In Search of Atlantis plays Innocent Bystander, 336 Maroondah Highway, Healsville, 5-7 October at 8pm

City Centre Fringe

With only a week left, time is running out to fit in as much art as possible. If you work in the city why not see a show as soon as you’re done?

There’s plenty on from hidden gems of visual arts, right down to the plethora of shows on at The Tuxedo Cat. Just grab one of our handy CBD mini-guides to find out what’s on.

Plus if you’re hungry just flash your ticket to get a whopping 20% off at The Carlton Club and Horse Bazaar. Then, if you're still up for more, just hop on the 57 to the Fringe Hub and join us for a boogie at The Fringe Club.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: Party for a Living

Many of those who experience Party for a Living report feeling "increased joy", "suppressed despair" and "eros" after just one session. And every Party for a Living ticket includes a free Style Profile™ — now that’s a gift you’ll have for life.

To win a double pass for 6 Oct at 8:30pm, e-mail your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ‘Party for a Living’ as the subject line.

Party for a Living plays at the Tuxedo Cat, 4-8 October.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: Different

Some kids don't just grow out of their 'hyperactivity'. Be entertained by Kelda’s experience of living with and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.

To win a double pass to see Different on 5 Oct at 7pm, email your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ’Different’ as the subject line.

Different plays Hairy Little Sista, 4-8 Oct at 7pm.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: Polarity

Through moving bodies, raw sounds of Antarctic ice and shifting shapes, polar icescapes dance in the cityscape, reflecting our deep connection to and impact upon the continent of ice.

To win a double pass for 5 Oct at 8pm, email your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ‘Polarity’ as the subject line.

Polarity plays Federation Square – Car Park Roof, 5-8 October.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: 27 Years, 126 Days

This year Matt Harvey turns 27. An inauspicious age for many artists. The pressure of fame has taken some of the best what will it do to Matt? Oh, that’s right, nobody knows who he is.

To win a double pass for 6 Oct at 10.30pm, email your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ’27 years’ as the subject line.

27 years, 126 days (Or immortality on a shoestring) plays Donkey Wheel (Meeting Room) 6-9 Oct at 8.30pm.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: The Extraordinary General Meeting

Join us on an absurd odyssey through a corporate behemoth; an inter-departmental review of management structure in a vertically integrated, horizontally disintegrating, top-down, bottom out business nightmare.

To win a double pass for 6 Oct at 7pm, e-mail your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ‘Extraordinary’ as the subject line.

The Extraordinary General Meeting plays at The Tuxedo Cat 4-8 October.

Fringe Dweller Giveaway: Marek Platek

Marek is 28. He works full time for his dad. He also hosts trivia shows and moonlights as his alter ego, a blue lycra-clad demonic acid fairy named Domestos. This is his comedy debut.

To win a double pass to see Marek Platek on 8 Oct at 7.30pm, email your membership number or code to fringedwellers@melbournefringe.com.au with ’Marek’ as the subject line.

Marek Platek- The Adventures in the Blur Lycra Suit plays Donkey Wheel- Meeting Room 6-9 Oct at 7.30pm.