A group of 250 Fringe World artists and climate activists are campaigning for the festival to dump a founding corporate sponsor on the grounds its activities contribute to climate change.

When new Fringe World chief executive Sharon Burgess took the position, Woodside With the Climate members wrote to welcome her, ask her to consider an alternative sponsor and request a meeting.

Original campaign materials, now removed. Credit:File image

They did not secure one and over the past week, campaigners have sent about 100 follow-up emails.

Organiser Holly Dawson said all the letters were positive and reasonable, promising continued support for the 2020 festival but asking organisers to reconsider Woodside's 2021 contract.