Are you looking for international partners working in the performing arts sector? Good news! Our Matchmaking Platform will support you in this process.
What is the Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform?
The Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform is an online networking tool that helps performing arts professionals find and connect with partners across borders.
Explore more than 2,300 profiles of artists, cultural organisations, collectives, festivals, venues and residencies across 41 countries, and the list continues to grow every day. Create your profile, present your work and needs, find relevant partners and connect with them directly through the platform.
Who can use it?
Performing arts professionals and organisations based in Creative Europe countries working in theatre, dance, performance, circus, outdoor arts and puppetry are welcome to explore the Matchmaking Platform. Please note that live music and opera are not eligible for participation.
How to use the Matchmaking Platform? – a step by step guide
- To get started, create an account through the Perform Europe website and build your profile. Add a short bio, describe your offers, such as the performing arts work(s) or presentation opportunity(ies), and explain what you are looking for.
- Once you sign up, your profile will be reviewed by our team (this can take up to five working days). After approval, you will gain access to the platform.
- You can then browse profiles and send “Quick Match” requests to signal interest in collaboration. The other party will be notified and, if they accept, you will gain access to each other’s contact details to begin communication. You can view received “Quick Match” requests under “Requests” and successful matches under “My Matches” in your profile dashboard.
*Please note that profile approval does not automatically confirm eligibility for the Perform Europe Open Call. Eligibility is assessed separately after submitting a proposal.
How to find partners for the Perform Europe Open Call
One of the key purposes of the Matchmaking Platform is to connect partners planning to form partnerships and apply for the Perform Europe Open Call. When creating your profile, keep the Open Call in mind and make sure it reflects your interest in its vision and priorities.
How to filter profiles open to collaboration for the current Perform Europe open call?
To make partner search easier, the platform uses a “collaboration badge” to highlight profiles looking for collaborators for the current Open Call. Simply use the “Show profiles available for the Perform Europe Open Call collaboration” filter to browse relevant profiles. Or just look for this badge next to profiles when scrolling:
How to set up a badge for yourself:
If you already have an account, go to your profile under General Settings and tick “Open to collaborations to participate in Perform Europe’s current Open Call”. If you are creating a new account, you can enable this option during registration. The collaboration badge will then appear next to your profile.
Are you ready to explore the Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform? Create a profile, connect with partners, apply for the Open Call and reimagine international touring with us!
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