A unique programme of professional events for the international outdoor arts sector
XTRAX partners with Stockton International Riverside Festival for a fourth year to deliver a unique programme of professional events for the international outdoor arts sector. The hybrid programme of online and in-person events will include:
- Panel discussions on topics including diversity in the sector, regional, national and international outdoor arts networks and how the Outdoor Arts can be a catalyst to revive town centres.
- Artists pitching sessions
- Networking sessions including a chance to meet the pitching artists and connect with other delegates in person and online.
About SIRF
SIRF is a free annual Outdoor Arts and street theatre festival in Stockton-on-Tees and one of the world’s oldest and best international outdoor arts festivals. Taking place over four days, the event attracts thousands of spectators and showcases the best in street theatre, dance, circus and music acts in a packed programme of shows for all the family.
About XTRAX
XTRAX is recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialists in international outdoor arts development. With a multi-lingual team and a vast network of industry contacts across the UK and internationally (including festival directors, event promoters, professional institutes and artists), XTRAX has vast experience in the strategic development and distribution of outdoor arts internationally. Over the past 20 years, we have delivered over 35 international showcase events, in partnership with UK and international outdoor festivals, as well as extensive experience of consultancy, festival and event management, programming, producer support to artists, international tour management and strategic support to arts organisations.
XTRAX is also the manager of Without Walls; a network of 35 festivals dedicated to raising the profile of the UK outdoors sector.
The XTRAX / SIRF 2022 Showcase is supported by Platform 4:UK, XTRAX’s Arts Council of England funded project for International collaboration in outdoor arts.
