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Winter is here and we have exactly what you might need to add some warmth and charm during these colder months. From Percussion to Circus to Carnaval, these festivals have got you covered for your dose of rhythm, energy and colour to make up for the lack of Vitamin D these next few weeks.
Piccolo Opera Festival transformed Spessa Castle's park into a sustainable theatre, emphasizing eco-friendly elements in performances and backstage. The festival championed opera as a dynamic force for societal change and a sustainable, inclusive future.
The third EFFEA call for festivals to support emerging artists is now open. Submit a residency proposal before 19 March 2024.
The Survival Art Review implemented sustainable practices in badge production, utilising beer cardboard and hardwood plywood for reusable elements. Material re-purposing, reduced print runs, and QR codes for digital access to maps exemplify their commitment to minimising environmental impact.
Tbilisi International Animation Festival introduces the Human and Nature/Green Vision Programme, showcasing 15 films on environmental issues while championing sustainability through eco-friendly practices. TIAF sets an example for festivals, blending impactful storytelling and audience engagement with a commitment to environmental responsibility.
"Sounds of the Free Breeze" takes classical music outdoors, showing its positive impact on well-being and mental health. Supported by MusicAIRE, co-funded by the EU, it emphasizes the link between nature care and personal well-being.
The ART8 photographic team's exhibition at the Photopolis Agrinio Photo Festival depicted the transformative impact of human influence on the Acheloos estuary, exploring the landscape's contradictions and societal dimensions. Read the story to know more!
STROOM, a nomadic festival in the Scheldt Valley National Park, showcases 'River Bank Concerts' on a CO2-neutral sailing yacht between Antwerp and Ghent. Despite challenges in rebuilding and adapting to river water levels, the project promotes sustainability. Free concerts attracted a new audience, fostering social cohesion in the region. STROOM exemplifies a fusion of cultural enrichment, environmental responsibility, and social engagement.
In-Situ/City is an ongoing project that focuses on the city as an ever-changing collection of historical, cultural, political and social signifiers. For Gaudeamus 2022, four young makers were commissioned to create new work that reflects on this themes, with a special focus on the relationship between humans and non-humans and the environment.
The Thessalian Poetry Festival celebrates not only literary and artistic expressions but also the symbiotic relationship between its venues and nature. Over the years, the festival has grown organically, fostering a sense of community and sustainability, embodying the philosophy that poetry serves as a bridge between the ecological and communal aspects of life in Thessaly.
In 2023, GIAF introduced Green Ambassadors as part of its Volunteer Programme to promote best waste management practices, extend the single-use plastic ban, and increase recycling. Read the story to know more!
RZM festival went green with car-sharing, river-sourced non-drinking water, and eco-friendly infrastructure built from local wood and bamboo. Dry toilets with sawdust replaced chemical ones, minimising environmental impact. Read the story to know more about it!