Global Connect is an IETM programme created with and supported by the IETM Associate Members. The goal of Global Connect is to make the network more inclusive, diverse, eco-responsible and accessible. Since 2022, IETM Global Connect has supported and welcomed 43 established performing arts professionals from five continents to the network. These professionals have enhanced dialogues with their perspectives, knowledge and experiences.
IETM Global Connect enables performing arts professionals from across the globe to:
- Actively contribute towards IETM’s activities and development by bringing fresh perspectives to the dialogues within the network and influence the global performing arts sector on a long term basis;
- Expand their international network and find new collaborators and partners across all horizons – via online and on-site opportunities;
- Allow the opportunity for international visibility of alternative and/or innovative working models, practices and ideas developed in their professional local context and communities
- Develop new skills and knowledge through peer-to-peer learning;
- Become inspired in their professional lives, which they can share with their communities.
IETM Global Connect is open to performing arts professionals worldwide (producers, artists, managers, presenters, etc.) working in an organisation or as freelance/self-employed individuals. Up to 10 Global Connectors will be selected for the 2025 edition of the programme. For January to June 2025 successful applicants are expected to attend all online sessions and a 4-day-long physical IETM meeting in mid-May 2025.
Among other forms of support (such as 5-year IETM membership and online networking and presenting sessions), successful applicants will benefit from funding to attend the IETM Plenary Meeting 2025 in mid-May. The support will cover all travel, accommodation and visa costs as well as other relevant costs required to attend the meeting.
IETM is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion by welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and encouraging applications from individuals who consider themselves part of underrepresented groups in the performing arts landscape. They specifically encourage applications from professionals who identify as Indigenous and/or are working in Indigenous contexts/communities.
