circusnext is a European programme that aims at identifying creative emerging circus authors and at supporting their creation processes and touring opportunities.
The circusnext programme is co-financed by the European Commission and operates as a platform of 24 cultural operators (festivals, creation and diffusion venues) in 15 different European countries, with 1 coordinator: circusnext based in Paris, France. The main objective of the platform is to cooperate to strengthen and develop the circus field in Europe by facilitating artists’ mobility and showing the audience new and diverse forms of circus.
This is a multi-stage process that runs from August 2024 – June 2026. circusnext artists receive:
- Creation and touring support: residency opportunities across Europe, laboratory with authors from all over Europe, exposure of your work on stages across Europe
- Communication support: increased visibility thanks to promotional opportunities with communication coverage through our website and social media
- European networking: opportunities to meet with circusnext partner venues
Eligibility:
- Emerging circus creators as individuals or a company
- European residents whose productions are based in countries that are part of the Creative Europe programme
- Over 18 years old (no age limit)
- Not studying in a circus school after June 2023 (but no circus degree required)
- No previous circusnext shortlisted/Finalists or Laureates
circusnext will cover at least the transport, accommodation, and meals for the travelling artistic team for all activities carried out in the programme: for the laboratory, residencies, work-in-progress presentations, and diffusion. A fee will be paid by circusnext or its partners for all work-in-progress presentations and shows open to the public, as well as for participation in the selection of the Laureates and the circusnext Revelations. There are also financial support grants of 3,000 EUR for Finalists and 5,000 EUR for Laureates.
