After a highly successful pilot project (2020-2022), Perform Europe will continue to put emphasis on exploring, with the performing arts sector, how cross-border touring can be made fairer, greener, and more inclusive.
This is a call to the sector to create partnerships and propose impactful ideas that can generate real change, focusing on at least one of the Perform Europe priorities:
In addition to addressing one or both of these priorities, all Perform Europe proposals should aim for quality and innovation, and be built on fair principles.
Open to all performing arts professionals and organisations based in Creative Europe Countries, applications are submitted by partnerships formed by a minimum of three partners from three different Creative Europe countries.
The call invites partnerships to propose innovative touring ideas that can generate real change, with a focus on at least one of the Perform Europe priorities: inclusion and diversity and / or the fight against climate change. Projects by and with underrepresented areas or groups will receive particular attention.
The call is open to projects in all genres of the performing arts (live music excluded). Eligible proposals must include a completed artistic work(s) - a finished production or an artistic concept ready for touring.
Applicants can apply for grants in three categories: 12.000 EURO, 32.000 EURO or 60.000 EURO.
5% of the total funding will be dedicated to projects involving Ukraine.
The call will support projects lasting up to 17 months, implemented between July 2024 and March 2026.
Proposals are submitted online after registering on the Perform Europe website. The website also offers an online matchmaking platform where the applicants can find potential partners, connect with them and establish partnerships.
About Perform Europe
Perform Europe is funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Building on the success of its pilot phase from 2020 to 2022, Perform Europe continues its mission to foster fair, green and inclusive cross-border touring projects throughout the European performing arts landscape. The project is implemented by a Consortium of 6 organisations: IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts, The European Festivals Association (EFA), Circostrada, EDN - European Dance Development Network, Pearle - Live Performance Europe, and IDEA Consult.
Deadline: 31 March 2024
Find more information and apply here
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