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ARTIST
CALL OUT

Five paid residencies.

Space to experiment.

Room for bold ideas.

We’re thrilled to announce five paid artist residencies for the next Newport Live Act Fringe Festival — a celebration of bold ideas and boundary-pushing performance.


Application deadline: 17 December 2026
Residency dates:
8–21 March 2027
Festival dates:
19–21 March 2027
Support:
£2000 per residency,
inclusive of all fees, costs and expenses
Application outcomes:
By 31 January 2027 

Your ideas.

Your practice.

 

If your work exists in the world of live performance — theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, physical theatre, clown, comedy, performative installation, immersive or site-specific work, or any hybrid you’ve invented yourself — we want to hear from you.

FAQ's

Alla i wneud cais yn Gymraeg?
Gallwch. Rydyn ni’n croesawu ceisiadau yn Gymraeg neu’n Saesneg. Bydd pob cais yn cael ei asesu yn ôl yr un meini prawf.

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Can I apply in Welsh?
Yes. We welcome applications in Welsh or English. All applications will be assessed against the same criteria.

I’ve already applied to the Fringe with the same idea. Can I also apply for Creative Curation?
Yes. Applying for Creative Curation will not affect your Fringe application.

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What if my Creative Curation application is unsuccessful?
Unsuccessful artists will still have an opportunity to put their work forward for the festival. We’ll be in touch with further information. Please see the section above for details of this route.

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Im applying from outside the UK - is this ok?

YES. However all international applicants must consider travel, accommodation & Visa requirements alongside their application and budgets. We will want to see this has been considered when we read your application. 

 

Can I apply again if I’ve previously been awarded a Creative Curation residency?
Unfortunately not. This opportunity is for artists who have not previously had their work funded by the programme.

 

My previous application was unsuccessful. Can I reapply?
Yes — we’d love to hear from you again.

 

My idea requires additional staff or production support that I cannot cover within my budget. What should I do?
This may not be the right development scheme for your project if it depends on resources you cannot fund. However, we may be able to support applications for additional funding by offering support in kind. Please get in touch to discuss what might be possible.

 

Music is part of my practice. Can I apply?
Yes. Although this call-out is not for standalone music acts, you can apply if live music or sound forms part of a wider performance concept.

 

When will I hear the outcome of my application?
Artists will be contacted no later than 31 January 2027.

 

What does the £2000 cover?
The £2000 is the total amount available per residency and must cover all artists’ fees, costs and expenses, including travel and accommodation where applicable.

Where possible, we can offer basic technical resources and materials for making. Our artists’ welcome pack also includes information about lower-cost travel and accommodation options.

If your costs are likely to exceed the amount offered, we recommend seeking additional financial support.


Applications close on 17th December 2026. Applications received after this date cannot be considered.

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