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Emergency 26 - call for proposals

hÅb and Contact

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About the Open Call

Emergency 26 is a public micro-festival and open submission platform taking place at Contact, Manchester. Seeking proposals for live art, contemporary performance, time-based media, and interdisciplinary arts. Daytime works include durational, installation, and intervention pieces; evening works include show-type performances (max 20 min). Includes opportunities for peer review and selection for Works Ahead commissions.

What is Offered

Each selected piece receives an honorarium of £200. Discretionary travel contributions available for artists outside Greater Manchester.

Requirements

Artists working in Live Art, contemporary performance, time-based media, and interdisciplinary arts. Some live presence is desirable.

How to Apply

Complete the online proposal form at https://forms.gle/UZimTbXvzZR3xLJ2A and the online monitoring form at https://forms.gle/y3HWz5FuLha5htp28.

Key Information

Deadline

August 7, 2026

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Categories

Performance ArtTheatreFilm and Video Art

Compensation

paid

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