Applications are now open for International Youth Arts Festival 2017. Now in its 9th year IYAF Kingston will take over the town once again this summer from the 7th – 16th July 2017 showcasing the very best of youth arts.
Theatre, music, dance, film, comedy, circus, cabaret, visual arts and other art forms will be celebrated for the 10 days of the festival by emerging young artists from all over the world. In 2016 there were more than 3,000 participants in 200 events over 10 days across 20 venues in Kingston upon Thames.
Applications are open to any arts projects involving young people (5yrs – 26yrs). These projects may involve young people as performers, creators and artists or as producers and event managers. All art forms (theatre, music, dance, comedy, circus, visual arts, traditional cultural activity and new and emerging work and art forms) are eligible. Works by adults specifically targeted at young audiences are also welcomed for consideration.
To submit a project, visit www.iyafestival.org.uk and submit your application before 5pm, 27 January.
IYAF Application Guidelines
The Festival Director will programme successful applicants into appropriate venues in Kingston upon Thames using the information provided in the application form. Please be as clear and precise as possible with your preferred dates, venue size and running time.
Provide as much supporting evidence as possible with your application in order to have the best chance of successful application. Even if the submission is a new piece of work please provide evidence of past projects and work. The International Youth Arts Festival prides itself on a high quality threshold and therefore needs to feel confident in the quality of work it is programming.
IYAF Registration Key Information
- One off registration payment of £100 (Early Bird – before December 16th) or £120 (standard).
- 50/50 box office split.
- All participants receive an IYAF Wristband (Festival Pass) entitling them to stand by comps to every show at the festival.
Key Dates
- Earlybird registrations: Up to 16th December 2016
- Application Deadline: 5pm, 27th January 2017
- The Festival!: 7th -16th July 2017
For more info email Andy Currums on iyafkingston@gmail.com
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