As part of the British Council's mission to represent the UK in all its diversity, the Theatre & Dance department is offering bursaries for BAME (black, Asian or minority ethnic) artists and producers to attend IETM Brussels, an important international performing arts networking event, in November 2017.
 
The IETM bursary will provide the opportunity to take part in all the associated IETM activities with a view to sharing gained experience and knowledge upon return to the UK.
 
Where and when?
IETM plenary meeting takes place in Brussels from 23 until 26 November 2017

What does the bursary cover?
Successful applicants will receive a £500 bursary each. The bursary money can be used to contribute towards costs incurred travelling and staying in Brussels. This might include, but is not limited to travel, accommodation, daily expenses and show tickets.

Who is eligible to apply? 
This opportunity is open to BAME artists and producers working in performing arts who are based in the UK. Previous IETM bursary recipients are eligible to re-apply. Our policy is that we will support one person to attend IETM a maximum of two times through this scheme. You must be available from the 23 - 26 November 2017 (inclusive) and allow for appropriate travel time on either side of the dates.

How do I apply? 
Please complete form below.

When is the deadline?
Sunday 24 September 2017 23:59 (BST)

Contact details
If you have questions please contact the British Council Theatre and Dance team on: theatreanddance@britishcouncil.org

More details can be found on our website.

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* 1. Contact details:

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* 2. Main art form: (i.e. Theatre, Dance, Live Art, Circus, Street Theatre, Multidisciplinary performance)

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* 3. Have you ever attended an IETM plenary session before? If yes, please specify when and if supported by the British Council

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* 4. If you have a disability please let us know if you have any access requirements

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* 5. Please provide overview of your practice and why you think attending this IETM would be beneficial to you at this point in your career? (No more than 500 words)

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* 6. How will you share your learning to a wider group of practitioners in the UK? (No more than 500 words)

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* 7. The IETM Brussels plenary meeting will be looking at topics of current political trend, particularly populism and the exclusion.  You can find more information here: https://www.ietm.org/en/brussels. We would be keen that bursary recipients either moderate a discussion or be part of a panel during the meeting. Can you state whether you are willing to do so and if so what experience have you got either as a panellist or moderator? (this is isn’t a requirement )

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* 8. Please add any links to your website / recent work

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* 9. How did you hear about this opportunity?

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* 10. Would you like to join our Theatre & Dance mailing list?

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