Expressions of Interest open for Sunshine Coast based artists to present anywhere in 2024/25!
Are you a performance maker ready to break free from the traditional stage? Thanks to the visionary support of the Sunshine Coast Council Creative Industries Investment Program, Anywhere Festivals is thrilled to announce Supported by Anywhere Festivals—a groundbreaking new initiative designed to elevate your creative work beyond the conventional.
Unleash Your Imagination
Expressions of interest are now open for passionate performance makers and groups based on the Sunshine Coast. This is your opportunity to develop and present bold, innovative performances anywhere but a theatre—with the full backing of Anywhere Festival’s expertise and resources in the second half of 2024.
Transform Your Vision into Reality
Whether you’re a theatre artist, musician, comedian, circus performer, dancer, or poet, Supported by Anywhere Festivals is here to help you make magic happen in unexpected places. With our support, you’ll receive tailored mentorship, cutting-edge producing knowledge, marketing reach, and access to top-notch technical gear—all at no cost.
Our mission? To empower you to push the envelope, upskill, and create unforgettable experiences that resonate with local communities.
What’s in It for You?
Successful applicants will receive a personalized package of support, including:
- A focus just on you – Unlike previous Anywhere Festivals in the Sunshine Coast where shows are competing against each other for attention over a timeframe, you get a tailored focus
- Creative Producer Mentorship: Guidance at any stage of your project with hours of tailored support.
- Venue Brokerage Support: Connections with councils, businesses, and residential homes to secure unique performance locations.
- Exclusive Producing Resources: Access to our internationally acclaimed guide to producing, complete with videos and templates.
- Top-tier Technical Equipment: Portable power, lighting desks, sound gear, and more, ready for your use.
- Free Box Office System: Sell your tickets with zero inside box office fees.
- Extensive Marketing: Tap into our established Anywhere Festival audience base across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa to leverage your own audience.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We’re on the lookout for creators with a passion for local spaces and voices—those ready to challenge the norm and bring fresh, compelling performances to life in non-traditional settings. Whether you’re eager to elevate your project or bring a new idea to fruition, Supported by Anywhere Festivals offers the resources, mentorship, and creative freedom you need.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting new chapter in the arts on the Sunshine Coast. Express your interest now and let’s create something extraordinary together!
Apply Today
Ready to embark on this creative journey? Submit your expression of interest through our saveable form below. Remember, spots are limited, and applications will be evaluated as they come in.
Apply Now
Be a part of the revolution. Let’s make performance happen—Anywhere.
