Out There Arts National centre for outdoor arts and circus

28th - 31st May

What is Young Out There?

Young Out There is our youth-led creative programme bringing together inspirational experiences and creative activity produced for, with and by local young people from schools, colleges and other youth groups from the Borough of Great Yarmouth.

Devised by the Young Out There Collective, the programme fosters collaboration with creative professionals, including local, national and international artists, and provides a platform for young talent express their creativity as part of The Out There International Festival of Outdoor Arts and Circus.

 

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Perform at the Out There Festival

Showcase your talent!

Open to individuals, groups and youth organisations: including schools, colleges, universities, community groups, clubs and societies – we are on the lookout for musicians, bands, dancers or dance groups, visual artists, theatre performers, poets, spoken word, comedians, magicians, circus, workshop facilitators or any performers aged between 7 to 25 years from Norfolk & Suffolk.

No matter where you are on your creative journey – amateur or professional – we want to hear from you. Got an idea? We are eager to hear from you and provide support to make your exciting ideas become a reality.

Please apply using the link below as well as completing the Equal Opportunities Form.

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Application Info

Deadline for applications is midnight on FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025

Performers will be selected by members of our Young Out There Collective and we'll confirm if you've been successful by FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2025.

If you have any questions, please email us on hello@outtherearts.org.uk

About Out There Festival

Free three day festival taking place on the 29th May – 31st May 2025

In its 17th year, Out There Festival is the UK’s largest outdoor arts and circus festival presenting work to audiences of over 65,000 by 30 UK and international companies. Out There has built a national and international reputation for world class artistic quality, new and diverse work, regional talent, international collaboration and innovative community engagement. Expect circus, theatre, music, spectacle, comedy, dance, acrobatics, participatory activity and visual arts installations, presented across a variety of locations in Great Yarmouth.

For Out There Festival 2025 we will be hosting a series of creative interventions, workshops, activities and performances through the Young Out There Programme. We’re looking for ideas that raises your voice and talents above anything else whether that be through theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film, outdoor arts, circus and more!

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Want to help us host even more amazing artists and classes? The more support we get, the higher the quality of ever-growing programme will be. By choosing to donate, your support will help us to continue hosting these wonderful events such as the Out There Festival.

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