About Kersvers
The seventh edition of Circusbende Festival is just around the corner – and of course, that means Kersvers is back! This special part of the festival is dedicated to young artists presenting work in progress, short acts, new creations, and try-outs. Kersvers is a block of four consecutive presentations, each lasting between 7 and 20 minutes.
When
The festival spans two weekends: August 14–17 at Het Groene Veld and August 28–31 at Erasmuspark. Both locations are in Amsterdam. You can participate with your act during one of the two weekends
Practical information
We provide the stage (8m x 6m), technical support, accommodation, meals, and an enthusiastic audience. You can only apply if you are a student or alumnus of a professional circus school. The performance should be between 7 and 20 minutes long.
Finances
We offer €100 per act + travel expenses + the audience’s donation collected after the show (this will be shared among the artists). We also provide accommodation (if needed), as well as food and drinks.
Application
You can apply until April 22, 2025.
We’re looking forward to your application and another exciting edition of Kersvers! Every year we receive many applications, so the selection process is competitive. Unfortunately, our small team doesn’t have the capacity to provide feedback to all rejected applicants.