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Apply for FUSE International 2026

Applications are open for FUSE 2026

Are you an artist under 30 looking for a platform to showcase your creativity? FUSE International is South West London’s multi-arts festival, celebrating emerging talent from across the globe.

From 26 June – 5 July 2026, Kingston will come alive with theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and more. Whatever your artform, FUSE offers space to:

  • Test new ideas
  • Connect with diverse audiences
  • Be part of a global creative community

Why apply

  • Perform in professional venues across Kingston
  • Join a network of young artists and industry professionals
  • Gain exposure and experience in a vibrant festival setting

Who can apply
Artists and companies under 30, working in any artform – from traditional to experimental.

FAQs
Check out our festival resources page

How to apply

Applications are now open! Submit your proposal below and be part of FUSE International 2026.

  1. Register an account on Eventotron or login to your existing account
  2. Head to Festivals and Venues
  3. Search for FUSE International 2026
  4. Click Apply!
  5. Complete all the sections about your company and show

👉 Apply now

Venue options & registration fees

The below prices are for one day/night during the festival.

  • £125 +VAT – All studio spaces (20% discount for solo performers)
  • £250 +VAT – Medium size space c.170 seats
  • £375 +VAT – Large space c.350 – 800

What’s included 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 specification
  • Box Office & FOH services & facilities
  • 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

Dance Showcase

We’re particularly keen to receive applications from local dance schools to take part in our Dance Showcase at Rose Theatre that includes shorter extracts of dance work of varying styles and genres (ideally between 10-20mins). We have been delivering this event for several years and had lots of positive feedback from companies and audiences about the fantastic variety of work on display.

Registration fee is £50+VAT

Please apply via Eventotron through the main application form

Short Music Performances

Creative Youth produces a number of music events throughout the festival at venues in Kingston. If you are an individual musician or a band with a short set (under 45 minutes) please DO NOT apply via Eventotron and please apply with your short music performances here instead.