The Next Stage Project supports emerging European performing arts managers and artists through a specialized incubator program. With a focus on capacity-building, knowledge sharing, and international mobility, it aims to foster sustainable career opportunities and growth in the performing arts sector.
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What the project is about

Next Stage is a newly formed collaboration between three teams of emerging producers and their associated ORGANISATIONS: Mara Nedelcu and Franziska Hauser (DE)/ Nedelcu & Hauser Gbr; Brigitta Kovács (HU)/ Workshop Foundation; Nikos Mavrakis (GR)/ TooFarEast.

The project is built on the notion to foster sustainable support structures in the performing arts that can serve as a safety net and solid background for emerging and mid-career artists in Europe. The partners offer an international incubation program for a NEW GENERATION OF MANAGERS, who can collaborate with more experienced colleagues to create safe spaces and sustainable career paths for emerging and mid-career artists. It aims to strengthen the resilience of micro-organisations and associated artists.

3 Pillars of a project

Capacity building

On-the-job upskilling for emerging and newcomer managers in international performing arts.

Knowledge sharing

International workshop series and knowledge exchange between managers from different contexts.

Mobility

International mobility opportunities for training, representation of artists and network building.

Initiatiors

nikos-mavrakis

Nikos Mavrakis

brigitta-kovacs

Brigitta Kovács

mara-nedelcu

Mara Nedelcu

Backstage Clubs

Athen

4-7 April 2024

Budapest

6-9 March 2025

Dusseldorf

May 2025

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