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Exciting news🌟 We are in Romania this week!
The Sibiu International Theater Festival starts today!!!

From captivating street performances to thought-provoking plays and immersive experiences, the Sibiu International Theater Festival is a cultural gem that brings together the best of the theatrical world. 🎭✨

This festival not only celebrates the art of theater but also fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration across borders. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with artists, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the globe.
Looking forward to experiencing the magic of live performances, engaging in insightful discussions, and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Sibiu. If you’re attending, let’s connect and share this incredible journey together!



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This week’s festival from New Zealand! It is time for The Bread and Circus World Buskers Festival!

The Bread and Circus World Buskers Festival in Christchurch sounds like an incredible celebration of artistic talent and creativity. The fusion of comedians, musicians, magicians, and performers from around the world creates a vibrant tapestry of entertainment. The city’s transformation into a lively hub of creativity with performances on street corners and stages adds an extra layer of charm.

The lively atmosphere and diverse array of performers make it a must-attend event for anyone seeking entertainment that’s both spontaneous and captivating.

The festival will be held on January 19-28. We are happy to see many familiar faces on the programme.

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Festival of the week is from Malaysia this week: It is time for the Butterworth Fringe Festival!

The Butterworth Fringe Festival (BFF) is an exciting annual event celebrating art, heritage, and culture. It’s a public and free street event that aims to promote the development of both local and international art and culture. The Butterworth Fringe Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience a blend of artistic expressions and cultural exchanges in a vibrant street setting. It’s an ideal event for those interested in arts and culture, providing a platform for both local talents and international artists.🤹🏻‍♀️

Dates: 16-17 December

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“🎭✨ Stepping into the colorful world of street arts with Ruben Silva! 🏛️🎉 From living statues to the heartbeat of Madeira’s locals, we dove deep into the magic of the Madeira Street Arts Festival. 🌟🗣️ Join us as we explore the importance of creativity on the streets, the festival’s application process, and the exciting future ahead! 🎨🎤 ”

Thank you Ruben for being part of our podcast!

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Artist: John Eicke

Madeira Street Arts Festival
https://www.facebook.com/MSAfestival
Email:[email protected]

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Dear performers and photographers!!! If you want to be a part of The Edinburgh Fringe Street Performers Calendar this year, please send your photos to [email protected].

Our deadline is November 30!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Following the success of this years Pavmentology street performers calendar, we will again be working in partnership with Dolphin Creative Events and The Edinburgh Fringe festival to produce another calendar for next year. This means its time to start sending in this years pictures while they are still close at hand!

We credit and pay a small percentage to every photographer and artist. Street performers at the festival then get an opportunity to sell them as merchandise and make a profit. It also raises funds for the Pavmentology project.

Pictures need to have be taken at this years festival only. Please send them to [email protected]

The closing date for entries is 30th November 2023 so please be quick!

Experience the thrill of street performance at its finest! 🎭✨

The festival of the week is from Japan.! It is time for
The Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka!

The Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka is an annual international street performance festival held in Shizuoka City, Japan. The festival gathers street performers from around the world!

During the festival, which typically takes place in early November, various acts perform at different venues and outdoor stages throughout the city, including Shizuoka’s central parks and shopping districts. The performers often compete for prizes, and there are also workshops and interactive events where visitors can learn about street performance art.

This festival is not just a competition but a celebration of the global street theatre community, offering a vibrant and diverse range of performances. It’s a significant event for street performers to gain international recognition and for enthusiasts to enjoy a wide array of talents.

The dates: November 2 - November 5 2023

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The second edition of the Edinburgh Fringe Street Performers Calendar is here ❤️

We are waiting for your Edinburgh Fringe Festival photos😎

Please check the post below to see how you can be included in this year's calendar 🔥

Following the success of this years Pavmentology street performers calendar, we will again be working in partnership with Dolphin Creative Events and The Edinburgh Fringe festival to produce another calendar for next year. This means its time to start sending in this years pictures while they are still close at hand!

We credit and pay a small percentage to every photographer and artist. Street performers at the festival then get an opportunity to sell them as merchandise and make a profit. It also raises funds for the Pavmentology project.

Pictures need to have be taken at this years festival only. Please send them to [email protected]

The closing date for entries is 30th November 2023 so please be quick!

New episode of the Festival Corner Podcast is here!!😍😍

Building Passages between cultures throughout Street Theatre Festival: Interview with Jens Frimann Hansen from , one of Northern Europe’s largest living street theatre festivals, in Helsingor, Denmark.

In this episode, our guest is Jens Frimann Hansen who is the artistic director of Passage Festival. We talked about performing arts in public spaces, how environmental concerns and carbon footprint affect the festival decisions, challenges of finding funding, public reaction to open art festivals, specifics of curating a festival program and how art is a serious issue!

We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast.

Enjoy!!!

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The photographer: Tom Leentjes
The company: Tripotes la Compagnie,
The performance: Encore in fois

New episode of the Festival Corner Podcast is here!!

Building Passages between cultures throughout Street Theatre Festival: Interview with Jens Frimann Hansen from PASSAGE·Festival - international street theatre in Helsingør, one of Northern Europe’s largest living street theatre festivals, in Helsingor, Denmark.

In this episode, our guest is Jens Frimann Hansen who is the artistic director of Passage Festival. We talked about performing arts in public spaces, how environmental concerns and carbon footprint affect the festival decisions, challenges of finding funding, public reaction to open art festivals, specifics of curating a festival program and how art is a serious issue!

We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast.

Enjoy!!!

Photo credits
The photographer: Tom Leentjes
The Company: Tripotes la Compagnie,
The performance: Encore in fois

Episode link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6q5yVHvGDv6E07hhZe397m?si=00a46f5ef1e64908

The festival of the week is from France. It is time for the largest puppet festival in the world.👉🏻

The World Puppet Theater Festival, also known as the World Puppetry Festival, is an international event dedicated to the art of puppet theater. This festival takes place every two years in Charleville-Mézières, a city located in the north of France, and it is one of the most important puppet festivals in the world.

The World Puppet Theater Festival offers a varied program that highlights the work of puppeteers and puppet companies from around the world. The performances presented include a wide variety of puppet styles and techniques, from traditional string puppets to contemporary puppets animated by digital technologies. The festival also offers workshops, exhibitions, conferences and other events related to the art of puppetry.

This festival was created in 1961 by Jacques Félix, a puppet enthusiast, and since then it has continued to grow and attract artists and spectators from all over the world. It plays a vital role in promoting and preserving the art of puppetry as a form of artistic expression.

The World Puppet Theater Festival is a major event for puppet lovers, artists, researchers and the curious, offering a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of this art on an international scale.

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This week’s festival is in Germany! It is time for Spektakel Landshut.💃🏻

The “Spektakel Landshut” is a well-known street festival that takes place in Landshut, Germany. It is an annual event where the city’s streets come to life and offer various forms of art, culture, music, dance and entertainment. This festival often attracts large numbers of visitors and offers a variety of activities and attractions for people of all ages.🙆🏻‍♀️

During the Spektakel Landshut Street Festival, artists, musicians, dancers, culinary offerings and many other creative performances and activities take a place. It is a festival that brings the local community together and creates a lively atmosphere in the city.

If you want to hear more about the festival, you can visit our episode with Martin Hilz(who is the creative producer of the festival) on Festival Corner by Dolphin Creative on Spotify!

We are truly looking forward to this year’s performances.

Dates: 14-17 September

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The Festival of the week is 💃🏻

Kopje Cultuur is the cultural festival of Steenwijkerland in Netherlands. The festival lasts three days and is a combination of Heritage Day and Street Theater Festival. The disciplines presenting during the festival are (street) theatre, music, literature, cultural heritage, circus, dance and visual arts. The important base of the programme is street theatre.

The festival host not only local and international performers but also regional cultural institutions, choirs, associations, schools groups. The motto of the festival is “spreading happiness”.🫠

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Festival of the week is from Canada 👉🏻

The Toronto Buskerfest, also known as the Toronto International Buskerfest for Epilepsy, was an annual street performance festival held in Toronto, Canada. Buskerfest featured a diverse array of street performers who entertained the crowds with their talents, such as juggling, magic tricks, acrobatics, music, and comedy. The festival aimed to raise awareness and funds for epilepsy research and support.

The festival typically took place in the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood in downtown Toronto. Visitors could stroll through the streets and enjoy the various performances, and they were encouraged to contribute to the cause by donating to the performers or purchasing merchandise. The funds raised during the festival went towards epilepsy research, education, and support services.

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The Festival of the week is in Romania!!

Since 2014, puppets have occupied the streets of Craiova by spreading passion for animation art. Puppets Occupy Streets is the first art animation festival in Romania to only take place in venues made for the public. The festival brings together independent artists and private theatrical companies from Romania and abroad, promoting public-private partnerships.

The festival involves activities taking place in various locations across the city, such as performances, workshops, concerts, exhibitions, video projection, video mapping, fine arts, street animation.

Dates: 25 - 28 August

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We are back to the Busan Comedy Festival 😍😍😍

Festival of this week is from Italy this week!

The Ferrara Buskers Festival is an annual international street music festival that takes place in Ferrara, Italy. Busking refers to the act of performing music, often in public spaces, for tips or donations from passersby. The festival brings together a diverse range of street performers, including musicians, jugglers, acrobats, dancers, and other artists from all around the world.

Ferrara Buskers Festival attracts a large number of visitors, both locals and tourists, who come to enjoy the lively and dynamic performances. It’s a wonderful opportunity for people to experience a diverse array of music and art forms from different cultures, all while wandering through the charming streets of Ferrara.

The festival starts tomorrow!

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“Embrace the Magic of Street Artistry at the Halifax Busker Festival! 🌟🎪🎭

YES! Festival of the week is Halifax Busker Festival from Canada.

The Halifax Busker Festival is an annual event that takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Halifax Busker Festival is a vibrant and lively street performance festival that features talented buskers from around the world. During the festival, the waterfront area of Halifax becomes a bustling hub of entertainment, with various street performers showcasing their skills, including musicians, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, and more.
This family-friendly event attracts a large number of locals and tourists alike, as it offers a unique and enjoyable experience for people of all ages.

Attendees can expect a diverse range of performances, from jaw-dropping stunts to hilarious comedy acts.

We are truly looking forward to this years performances!

For more information: https://www.buskers.ca/

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The Edinburgh Fringe Street Performer’s Calendar 2023 / 2024 is finally here, filled with amazing shots from 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Street Performances.

This amazing souvenir calendar has been created through a unique partnership between Dolphin Creative, Pavementology and The Edinburgh Fringe, and helps celebrate the long history of street performing at the Festival. It runs from Fringe to Fringe so you can start using it now! It is full of interesting points about the work, as well as some fantastic pictures from last year’s Festival. The Pavementology project aims to bring the story of contemporary street performing to a wider public audience using a range of special events, walking tours, exhibitions, workshops, talks and performances.

You can download the calendar : https://dolphincreative.org/edinburgh-calendar . You can also support us by making small donation.

Thank you for your generosity!

Edinburgh Calendar - Dolphin Creative The Edinburgh Fringe Street Performer’s Calendar 2023—2024 Miss C Balloonologist Street performers have been coming to the Fringe since the early 80s. Nobody pays them and they risk all their festival expenses on being able to earn enough from voluntary contributions. Kozo Kaos Street performers...

The new episode of Festival Corner is here 🔔🔔🔔

How to get sponsors for Busker Festival: Interview with Richard Renner, Lawrence Busker Festival in the United States of America.

Welcome to the Festival Corner Podcast where we interview festival directors around the globe. If you are in the arts and entertainment industry, discover the ins and outs of a festival production from our guest who is a very successful producer of many well-known festivals.

In this episode, our guest is Richard Renner who is the festival producer of the Lawrence Busker Festival in the States. Richard and I talked about a brief history of the city of Lawrance and the busker festival, the challenges and delights of producing a festival, tips for working with sponsors, the first female busker festival, busking culture in the States and many more.

This was an incredibly informative episode and I hope you all get something out of this to inspire you.
We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website -
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SRPaqJkEAoOvza6yvE1WY?si=e9d74191709040c0

http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast.

“Gratitude and joy overflow after an incredible festival experience! 🌟✨ The memories we created together will forever hold a special place in our heart. Thank you to everyone who made Kuwait The Avenues Carnival truly unforgettable in Kuwait. From the electrifying performances to the laughter-filled moments with friends old and new, we couldn’t have asked for a better time. Keep the spirit of the festival alive within you and keep spreading joy!

Festival of this week is from Denmark 🤍

The Passage Festival is an annual cultural event held in Helsingør (Elsinore), Denmark. It is a prominent international performing arts festival that takes place during the summer months, typically in August. The festival celebrates various forms of art, including theater, dance, music, visual arts, and street performances.

The festival aims to create a vibrant and engaging cultural experience for both locals and visitors, transforming the city’s streets, squares, and venues into stages for a diverse range of artistic performances. Artists from Denmark and around the world participate in the event, presenting their unique and creative works to the audience.

Throughout the Passage Festival, attendees can enjoy a wide array of performances, installations, and interactive experiences, often blurring the lines between traditional and contemporary art forms. The festival’s focus on art in public spaces adds to its charm and accessibility, making it an enjoyable and immersive experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Dates: 31 July to 5 August

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Another exciting festival of this week👉🏻

Every year, Festival Fantastika attracts world-class performers and artists to Freistadt to showcase their talents. Clowns, painters, acrobats, musicians, and fire shows perform on the medieval old-town stage.💕

Get ready to unleash your inner festival spirit at Festival Fantastika! 🎉🌟The countdown is on, and we couldn’t be more excited! Grab your friends, and put on your dancing shoes to create unforgettable memories together. 🎶🔥 Don’t miss out on the electrifying atmosphere and mind-blowing performances.

The festival will be held On June 30 and July 1!! Happy to see so many familiar faces in this year’s program.😍

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The festival of this week is the UK’s longest continually running Outdoor Arts festival — Hat Fair. 👾

Hat Fair was started in 1974 by Jonathan Kay and the festival is inspired by the people, culture, and surroundings of Wi******er. The goal is to shine a light on the city and make the ordinary extraordinary!!! Hat Fair takes its name from the practice of audiences tipping performers by placing money in a hat at the end of a performance. The festival takes place in historic Wi******er at the first weekend in July every year.

This year’s Hat Fair runs from Friday 30 June - Saturday 1 July. Two days of entertainment featuring theatre, dance and circus events!🕺🏻

If you are in the UK, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this great fun!🧚🏻‍♀️

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Here is the 3rd episode of Festival Corner Podcast.😍

In this episode, our guest is Katrin Böhm who is the festival director of the marvellous Pflasterspektakel Linz, Austria. 🌟

We talked about Kathrin’s career path to becoming a festival director. We also covered the history of the festival; the elements behind the Pflasterspektakel’s success; the importance of the hatting culture during the festival; the curation of the festival program; and the future of the festival, among others.

This was an incredibly informative episode and I hope you all get something out of this to inspire you.

We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website.

Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hj6ogNhY2W0zWXKwolkMF?si=612fb0cf226540f0

The Festival of the week is Reuring Festival!

Since 2002, the Reuring Festival, an international summer festival, has been held annually in Purmerend at the start of the summer vacation. There are many indoor and outdoor stages at various places across the city. The heart of the festival is the Leeghwaterpark. During this multi-day event, tens of thousands of attendees take in huge street theatre productions as well as live music performances.

With dance, live music, street theatre and spectacular performances by artists from all over the world, the Reuring Festival offers wonderful moments for everyone.

If you are in Netherlands, it is one of the festivals worth to visit!

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Stay tuned!! 😏🔥💃🏻

‏Don't miss out on the fun and create unforgettable memories with friends and family at Makani Al Ain mall with our Street Theatre Festival from June 28 till July 16 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:00 - 10:00 PM.
See you there!

‏‎لا تفوت المرح و صنع ذكريات لا تُنسى مع الأصدقاء و العائلة في مهرجان مسرح الشارع مكاني العين مول من 28 يونيو حتى 18 يوليو كل يوم جمعة و سبت و أحد من الساعة 5:00 - 10:00 مساءً.
‏‎نراك هناك!

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Let’s talk about Best Busking Hotspots in the world:

Our first pick is Dublin - Grafton Street

Many different performers visit Grafton Street and other locations in Dublin City Centre every day to share their passions and talents with the audience. Grafton Street’s buskers have established themselves as a popular draw for tourists. For many years, they have continued to enchant shoppers, residents, and visitors by keeping the street buzzing and alive. It is one of the busiest streets in all of Europe, according to estimations, Grafton sees up to 9,000 pedestrians every hour.

What are your favourite places to busk?