Step into the Vibrant World of Street Theatre Festivals, Busker Festivals and Outdoor Arts Festivals!
Welcome to Festival Corner Podcast where we interview producers of popular street theatre festivals, busker festivals and outdoor arts festivals.
Tune in to our vibrant Festival Corner podcast as we capture the electrifying beats, and colorful moments that paint the towns with joy! Join us as we bring the pulse of the city right to your ears, celebrating the spirit of community and culture in every step.
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Street Beats & Community Feats: Jan Šinko’s Journey with the Pilsen Busking Festival
Welcome to the Festival Cornet Podcast, where we dive deep into the vibrant world of street entertainment, festivals, and the people who bring them to life! 🎉 In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jan Šinko, also known as Honza, the visionary behind the Pilsen Busking Festival.
Join us as Honza shares the story of how the Pilsen Busking Festival began, the challenges it faces today, and the ways it has grown into a dynamic space for art, community, and cultural exchange. From the festival’s early days to its role in fostering creative connections, Honza gives us an inspiring look at what makes Pilsen’s busking scene so unique.
Tune in for a fascinating chat on the past, present, and future of the Pilsen Busking Festival. Let’s get started! 🎧
25 Sept 2024
From Covent Garden to Cyprus: Richard Handley’s Guide to Launching a Street Festival
Welcome to Festival Corner! We’re excited to have Richard Handley with us today. Richard is the director of the Pafos International Street Festival and a well-known performer. In this episode, we will talk about the very first edition of the festival and Richard’s amazing journey, including his famous performances at Covent Garden. Richard will also share useful tips on how to organize your own street festival in Cyprus, from planning and permits to finding artists and sponsors.
When organizing your first street festival in Cyprus, Richard will explain:
📜 Securing permits
🎪 Booking performers
🤝 Approaching sponsors
📣 Marketing in English & Greek
📋 Managing logistics
Tune in for some expert advice and inspiration! 🎉
31 Aug 2024
Festival Fantastika: Celebrating the Magic, Past and Future
Welcome to Festival Corner, the podcast where we explore the heart and soul of the world's most unique and inspiring festivals. In this episode, we're thrilled to host the brilliant minds behind Festival Fantastika, a festival renowned for its creativity, diversity, and magical experiences.
For years, Festival Fantastika has been a cornerstone in the festival scene, bringing together artists and audiences in a celebration of imagination and artistic expression. From awe-inspiring performances to interactive installations, this festival has created unforgettable memories for everyone.
This year, however, Festival Fantastika faced an unexpected pause. While the festival didn’t take place, the spirit of innovation and community that defines it remains stronger than ever. In today's episode, we'll dive into the history of Festival Fantastika, discuss the challenges faced this year, and share exciting possibilities for its future.
Join us as we chat with the festival's producers, who share their insights, experiences, and hopes for the return of Festival Fantastika. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the festival, this episode of Festival Corner promises to be a journey through creativity, resilience, and anticipation.
12 Aug 2024
From Small Town to Global Stage: The Artful Transformation of Sibiu with Dan Bartha
In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable story of how a small city in Romania, Sibiu, transformed into an international beacon of culture and creativity. My guest, Dan Bartha, producer of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, shares the incredible journey of this iconic event, which has grown from modest beginnings to become one of Europe’s most celebrated festivals.
Founded in 1993, the Sibiu International Theatre Festival began as a modest local event but quickly gained momentum, drawing artists, performers, and audiences from around the globe. Today, it’s recognized as one of the world’s most significant theatre festivals, showcasing a diverse array of performances that celebrate the power of art to connect and inspire.
Dan takes us behind the scenes, revealing how the festival has not only elevated Sibiu on the global stage but also revitalized the community, turning it into a vibrant cultural epicenter. We discuss the challenges, triumphs, and the sheer passion that have driven the festival’s success over the years.
Tune in to discover the stories and vision behind this extraordinary festival, and learn how art has the power to transform both places and people. You can find more about the festival and its upcoming events at https://www.sibfest.ro/ (https://www.sibfest.ro/).
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
30 Nov 2023
When A Island Turned Into a Huge Street Art Stage: Interview with Ruben Silva who is the artistic director of Madeira Street Arts Festival!
🌟 Meet the visionary behind the Madeira Street Arts Festival! 🎨
Festival Corner’s 6th episode is featured with the Madeira Street Arts Festival. We had a very enjoyable conversation with Ruben Silva who is the artistic director of the festival. We talked about living statues, Madeira's local reaction to the festival, the importance of street arts, the application process for the festival, the future of the festival and many more.
Thank you Ruben for being part of our podcast.
Photo Credit: Camara Municipal da Calheta Madeira
Artist: John Eicke
Madeira Street Arts Festival
https://www.facebook.com/MSAfestival (https://www.facebook.com/MSAfestival)
Email: madeirastreetarts@gmail.com
Can't wait to share these stories with you! 🎙️ #StreetArtFestival #PodcastChat #CreativeExpression
12 Oct 2023
Building Passages between cultures throughout Street Theatre Festival: Interview with Jens Frimann Hansen from Passage Festival, one of Northern Europe's largest living street theatre festivals
Welcome to the Festival Corner Podcast where we interview festival directors around the globe. If you are in the arts and entertainment industry, discover the ins and outs of a festival production from our guest who is a very successful producer of many well-known festivals.
In this episode, our guest is Jens Frimann Hansen who is the artistic director of Passage Festival. We talked about performing arts in public spaces, how environmental concerns and carbon footprint affect the festival decisions, challenges of finding funding, public reaction to open art festivals, specifics of curating a festival program and how art is a serious issue!
We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast (http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast).
30 Jul 2023
How to get sponsors for Busker Festival: Interview with Richard Renner, Lawrence Busker Festival in the United States of America.
Welcome to the Festival Corner Podcast where we interview festival directors around the globe. If you are in the arts and entertainment industry, discover the ins and outs of a festival production from our guest who is a very successful producer of many well-known festivals.
In this episode, our guest is Richard Renner who is the festival producer of the Lawrence Busker Festival in the States. Richard and I talked about a brief history of the city of Lawrence and the busker festival, the challenges and delights of producing a festival, tips for working with sponsors, the first female busker festival, busking culture in the States and many more.
This was an incredibly informative episode and I hope you all get something out of this to inspire you.
We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast (http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast).
26 Jun 2023
Establishing a Festival Culture: Interview with Kathrin Böhm of the Pflasterspektakel Linz, Austria
Welcome to the Festival Corner Podcast where we interview festival directors around the globe. If you are in the arts and entertainment industry, discover the ins and outs of a festival production from our guest who is a very successful producer of many well-known festivals.
In this episode, our guest is Katrin Böhm who is the festival director of the marvellous Pflasterspektakel Linz, Austria. We talked about Kathrin’s career path to becoming a festival director. We also covered the history of the festival; the elements behind the Pflasterspektakel’s success; the importance of the hatting culture during the festival; the curation of the festival program; and the future of the festival, among others. This was an incredibly informative episode and I hope you all get something out of this to inspire you.
We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast (http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast).
29 May 2023
Busking Culture in Australia: Brendan Coleman from Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, Fremantle, Australia
Welcome to the second episode of Festival Corner. In this episode, our topic is Fremantle International Street Arts Festival.The Fremantle International Street Arts Festival is known for showcasing a vibrant array of street performances, including theatre, music, dance, and circus acts. The festival attracts performers from around the world, offering a diverse range of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
During the festival, the streets of Fremantle come alive with performers showcasing their talents in various outdoor locations. You can expect to see artists performing on stages, in squares, and along the streets, creating a festive and interactive atmosphere.
In addition to the performances, the festival often features workshops, exhibitions, and other interactive activities where visitors can engage with the artists and learn more about their craft. In our second episode, our host is Magic Brian. Brian interviewed Brendan Coleman who is a creative producer of the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival in Australia. They talked about the past, present, and future of the festival, the busking culture of Australia, Brendan’s career to becoming a producer, how the festival contributes to the city of Fremantle and many more. Let’s hear everything about Fremantle International Street Arts Festival! We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast (http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast).
10 Apr 2023
How to start a street art festivals: Spektakel Landshut and Spektakel Rosenheim Examples Interview with Martin Hilz of Spektakel Landshut, Landshut Germany
Welcome to the first episode of the Festival Corner Podcast. In this episode, our guest is Martin Hilz who is the festival director of Spektakel Landshut and Spektakel Rosenheim. The Landshut Street Festival (Landshuter Straßenfestival) is a popular event that takes place in the city of Landshut, Bavaria, Germany. It is an annual festival that transforms the streets of Landshut into a vibrant celebration of music, arts, culture, and entertainment.
During the Landshut Street Festival, the city centre comes alive with various performances, live music, street artists, theatre acts, and dance shows. The festival attracts both locals and visitors who come to enjoy the lively atmosphere, explore different stalls offering food and drinks, and experience a diverse range of artistic and cultural expressions.In this episode, you will hear from the festival director Martin Hillz, who is a creator of Spektakel Landshut and Spektakel Rosenheim. We talked about how these two festivals were started, delightful moments from the festivals, street theatre and busking, how the two festivals evolved and many more.We publish one episode per month. You can listen to the Festival Corner on Spotify and on our website - www.dolphincreative.org/podcast (http://www.dolphincreative.org/podcast).
8 Mar 2023
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