Perform Europe — a highly-anticipated funding scheme for the European performing arts sector — continues its mission to support inclusive, diverse, and green partnership projects across the 40 Creative Europe countries. 

• Save the date for the Open Call Launch Event

Join us on 1 December for the Perform Europe Open Call Launch Event. Learn more about the vision behind the new edition of Perform Europe and explore the opportunities of the upcoming Open Call.

The event will take place online via Zoom, starting at 10.00 AM CET. At the event, we will introduce the new Perform Europe Open Call, marking its official launch. The event will be live-streamed on Perform Europe's social media channels.

Registration is open to all! Register in advance to attend the ZOOM event: 

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• Check out Perform Europe's new website

The brand new Perform Europe website is officially live as of today. We’re excited to invite you to explore it and discover all about the previous and current Perform Europe editions! On 1 December, the day of the Open Call launch, the registration feature on the website will be unlocked. This will enable you to register, use our matchmaking tool to connect with potential partners, and apply for a Perform Europe grant. 

→ Explore the website

• Upcoming Open Call Highlights

After a highly successful pilot edition of Perform Europe, we are excited to announce a new Open Call for partnership projects. The call launches on 1 December 2023 and stays open until 31 March 2024. It's aimed at supporting innovative models for inclusion and greening in the performing arts. Our €2.1 million fund will be allocated to at least 35 successful partnership proposals, with a maximum grant of €60,000 for each selected project. All organisations and professionals working in the performing arts, and legally based in one of the 40 Creative Europe Countries, are eligible to apply. We particularly welcome applications by or involving underrepresented areas or groups. Full information about the open call will be revealed during the Open Call Launch Event, but in the meantime, you can refer to our website to find out more. 

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• Credits

Perform Europe is implemented by a consortium of 6 organisations: IETM, Circostrada, European Festivals Association (EFA), EDN European Dance Development Network, Pearle* - Live Performance Europe, and Idea Consult.

Perform Europe is funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.