<div>Perth's fringe festival under fire for 'gag order' clause in artist contracts</div>

After protests last year over the festival’s principal sponsor, fossil fuel giant Woodside, it has introduced new rules for performers and producersAustralia’s first fringe festival for 2021 has become mired in controversy over a clause in performer and promoter contracts to deter criticism of the event’s sponsors.Perth’s Fringe World, which opens on 15 January, attracted criticism and protests earlier this year over its longstanding sponsorship by fossil fuel giant Woodside. Related: 'It's all been very weird': arts organisations still waiting for promised funds Continue reading...