The Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music call aims to support the dissemination and circulation of African artistic creations in Africa and Europe, through financial assistance for organising tours or programming within major international events.
The Connect and Create programme is an initiative led by the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France, in partnership with the Institut français and with the support of the European Union. It aims to foster collaboration, exchange, and the circulation of artistic works within Africa and between sub-Saharan Africa and the European Union. As the sub-Saharan African component of the Africa–Europe Partnerships for culture, it focuses on youth, emerging artistic scenes, and cultural diversity, with the ambition to build sustainable, inclusive, and equitable cooperation.
Types of eligible projects include:
- Tours: In Africa, at least 5 pre-booked dates in a minimum of 3 different countries; in Europe, at least 3 pre-booked dates in one or more European countries.
- Programming within major events: In Africa or Europe, festivals/events hosting at least 3 artistic teams from 3 different African countries.
Projects must be implemented between February and December 2027, in Africa or Europe.
This call for proposals is open to:
- Artistic teams: performing arts companies, music ensembles, and collectives based in Africa;
- Distribution and support organisations: production agencies, artist development organisations, artist support organisations, record labels, performances venues and cultural spaces based in Africa or Europe;
- Events: festivals, markets, trade fairs, or professional gatherings in Africa or Europe.
Applicant organisations must be based in one of the 47 eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or in one of the 27 member states of the European Union.
Funding ranging from a minimum of 15,000 EUR to a maximum of 39,500 EUR will be awarded to selected projects (and can include travel, visa, insurance or shipping costs, among others).
