At the BNCN spring meeting on the 25th of May, Jarkko Lehmus Producer at Cirko Centre for New Circus in Helsinki, was voted into the steering committee. Lehmus currently works as the producer responsible of the artistic programme of Cirko. He also works as a freelance dramaturg and director specialising in non-verbal performative arts. Lehmus has … Continue reading New Steering Committee member: Jarkko Lehmus from Cirko
New member Nycirkus Öst, Sweden!
A warm welcome to Nycirkus Öst! We asked Magali Bancel a few questions about their organisation and vision being a part of the network. Tell us, what is Nycirkus Öst? It's a network of organisations and individuals in the East region of Sweden. The network is a non-profit organisation that developed out of a 3 … Continue reading New member Nycirkus Öst, Sweden!
Mie kicks off the member generated news!
This is the first blogpost for the member generated news of BNCN. These posts is a new initiative, making it possible to share news and aspects regarding the Baltic/Nordic aspects of anything great/interesting/introducing/fun/serious from the contemporary circus world. I'm Mie, and as the first person to write, I introduce myself, my role of BNCN and what my favorite things in the world are.
A message from Norwegian circus scene who just keeps on going….
What do #circus #artists do in pandemics... You're show is cancelled, your training space is closed...? A message from #Norwegian circus scene who keeps on going.... Link to video on youtube: https://youtu.be/GCGFUhO4vEg #balticnordiccircus #sirkus #cirkus
A Swedish response to the pandemic…
Times are uncertain for many organisations and artists. We would like to share an initiative created by our members Manegen - the national interest organisation for circus, variety and street performance in Sweden. Manegen has started a support fund collecting donations to redistribute to professional artists (members of Manegen) in times of hardship created by the pandemic. … Continue reading A Swedish response to the pandemic…
New member Cirkuliacija Festival, Lithuania!
It's with great excitement we welcome Cirkuliacija as new members of BNCN! We caught up with Gildas Aleksa who will be the representative on behalf of Cirkuliacija in BNCN network. Tell us, what is Cirkuliacija? “Cirkuliacija” is a contemporary circus festival based in Kaunas, Lithuania. It aims to bring cultural events of the highest quality … Continue reading New member Cirkuliacija Festival, Lithuania!
European Commission published new study on circus in member states
The study is a legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 and follows up on the first inventory study on the sector commissioned by the European Parliament in 2003.
Rigorous Practise rigging master classes open for registration! #rigorouspractise
Baltic Nordic Circus Network produce rigging master class capacity building courses for technical professionals working in theatres and festivals in the Nordic and Baltic countries wanting to gain expertise and qualification in circus rigging. We are super excited that registration is now open! All professionals working as technical staff in performing arts in the Baltic … Continue reading Rigorous Practise rigging master classes open for registration! #rigorouspractise
Have a great holiday everyone!
Isn't that a beautiful wintery image of the hula hooper? She's in fact called Karin Svensson and part of Mighty Performing Arts Collective who were in residency earlier this year with BNCN and Karavan in Malmö, Sweden. This image is screenshot from their trailer for their show Hairy Tales - watch it here. The year … Continue reading Have a great holiday everyone!
New member Cirkus Syd
In September 2019 the network received its first new member since we opened for new membership applications in August. Cirkus Syd is a relatively new organisation in the south of Sweden passionate about circus, research and development and innovation. Cirkus Syd is run by Lina B. Frank, Rebecca Tiger and Burak Sayin who together have … Continue reading New member Cirkus Syd
