Festival Resources

Important dates
Applications open – Wednesday 8 November 2023
Application deadline – 7 January 2024

Programming decisions made – February 2024

FUSE International launch & tickets on sale – May 2024

FUSE International: 28 June – 7 July 2024

All applications (other than short performances under 15 minutes) should be submitted via Eventotron.

Eventotron is an all-in-one arts management system designed to help festivals with everything from event registration to brochure production, keeping in touch with artists, payment processing and settlements.

Eventotron is also a network of festival and season organisers, venue managers and over 40,000 performers, producers and promoters so you can easily plan a tour, or map out your year by exploring where you can take your work next.

To apply, you will need to:

1. Visit Eventotron
2. Sign up and create an account, or login to your existing account
3. Select United Kingdom
4. Locate FUSE International 2024
5. Click Apply!
6. Complete all the sections about your company and show

We’re aware some participants may need help filling some of the sections in. If you need any help then please have a look in these useful links below.

Help signing up to Eventotron

Eventotron Knowledge Base

Short performance applications

Every year Creative Youth (the charity behind FUSE International) produce several events that include shorter extracts of work.

Our registration fees vary depending on the size and scale of production you are bringing to the festival. We have a wide range of spaces available to suit different types of show.

£50 – Exhibition and Workshops
Includes:

Venue, wall hanging equipment, basic tech support, admin and Eventotron fees, VAT included, general marketing support, brochure listing, listing on FUSE website, free tickets to all festival shows and free participation all workshops and seminars free (Subject to t’s and c’s). The use of our participant hub space which includes free Wi-Fi, access to hot desk space and networking opportunities. 

£125 – All Studio Spaces (20% discount for solo performers)
Includes:

1 technician and tech support for tech, dress rehearsal and show, 50/50 box office split, venue hire, admin and Eventotron fees, VAT included, PPL & PRS Fees included, general marketing support, brochure listing, listing on FUSE website, free tickets to all festival shows and free participation all workshops and seminars free (Subject to t’s and c’s). The use of our participant hub space which includes free Wi-Fi, access to hot desk space and networking opportunities.  

£250 – Medium size space c.170 seats
Includes:

A medium size space, a small team of technicians and backstage assistance, full tech support in tech, dress rehearsal and show, 50/50 box office split, venue hire, admin and Eventotron fees, VAT included, PPL & PRS Fees included, general marketing support, festival photography, brochure listing, listing on FUSE website, free tickets to all festival shows (Subject to t’s and c’s), attend all workshops and seminars free. The use of our participant hub space which includes free Wi-Fi, access to hot desk space and networking opportunities. 

£375 – Large space c.350 – 800
Includes:

Our biggest space, a historic and nationally acclaimed venue, full tech support in tech, dress rehearsal and show, A backstage team including riggers, plotters, stage managers, etc. 50/50 box office split, venue hire, admin and Eventotron fees, VAT included, PPL & PRS Fees included general marketing support, festival photography, brochure listing, listing on FUSE website. free tickets to all festival shows (Subject to t’s & c’s), attend all workshops and seminars free. The use of our participant hub space which includes free Wi-Fi, access to hot desk space and networking opportunities. 

All fees above are one-off and successful companies will be required to pay a registration payment at the point of acceptance. Please note that no financial exchange will be necessary until February 2024.

As standard:

• Tech support for your tech/ dress rehearsals and show
• 50/50 box office split
• Venue hire (no additional fee to registration payment)
• Support from the FUSE International team
• The equipment in the tech spec (though the tech spec & equipment is subject to change)
• Box Office & FOH services & facilities
• PPL & PRS fees ( you’ll need to provide a PPL PRS declaration nearer the festival)
• Marketing & PR support as part of the overall festival promotional campaign
• Potential photography from one of our festival volunteers
• Listing on the festival website
• The use of our participant hub space which includes free Wi-Fi and access to hot desk space
• Networking opportunities during the festival

The artforms FUSE incorporates are changing all the time. We don’t like to be prescriptive – fundamentally, if you have an idea, we want to hear about it. And whatever it is you bring, you can be assured of a supportive and energetic environment in which to present it.  

Our current genres are:

• Burlesque & Cabaret 
• Children, Family, Story Telling 
• Circus 
• Dance & Physical Theatre  
• Digital/ Online/ Podcasts 
• Film  
• Immersive  
• Live Music (Full Gigs) 
• Musicals & Gig Theatre 
• Puppetry 
• Stand-up Comedy
• Theatre 
• Visual Arts/ Installations/ Exhibitions  
• Workshops 
• 1 person show 

For 2024, we are looking to extend our fringe programme and alongside this develop Kingston’s late night cultural scene. We are really keen to hear from up-and-coming bands, artists and stand-up comics. 

Every year Creative Youth (the charity behind FUSE International) produce several events that include shorter extracts of work.

Our team at FUSE are fully aware of the challenges our international friends and applicants can face, now more than ever with the uncertainties caused by the global pandemic and Brexit. We are fully committed to making your process to perform with us as smooth as possible and will help in whatever way we can.

Here are a few things we can help with:

• Letter of invitation – We fully understand funding bodies, embassies, organisations, etc may need your proof of participation in the festival. We are more than happy to draw up letters of invitation where necessary
• Brexit – below are some resources which we hope will help your application process:
  • Society of London Theatre  – Are you Brexit ready?
  • UK Government site on Brexit
  • A Practical Guide to Brexit for Outdoor Arts Touring Companies from XTRAX & Split Second

Socials
Don’t forget to tag us when promoting your show on social media:

Instagram | creativeyouthuk
Twitter | FUSE_IntFest
Facebook | FUSE_IntFest

Brand guidelines
The full set of brand guidelines for Creative Youth and FUSE International will be sent to you upon acceptance of your offer. This includes information about the colour palettes, typeface and logo options. If you require a copy of this please contact marketing@creativeyouthcharity.org

Logos
Logos for FUSE International and Rose Theatre can be found here.

Logos should not be altered or stretched in any way and should not be used in a box or container. The logo should only be used in white or black forms.  For Festival participants, please ensure the FUSE International logo is included in any printed materials that you produce.

Rose Theatre logo should only be used by companies performing at one of Rose Theatre venues.

Websites
fuseinternational.org
creativeyouthcharity.org

Direct link to What’s On page: creativeyouthcharity.org/whats-on/

Throughout the year, and particularly during the festival,  Creative Youth provide FREE workshops and seminars for emerging artists as part of our Creative Talent Programme. We cover a range of tips, industry topics and advice; from Brexit, diversity, mental health, funding and more.

Catch up with our past webinars here