FRESH STREET #5

FRESH STREET#5
28–29–30 MAY 2025

GREAT YARMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM

FRESH STREET – The International Conference for the Development of Outdoor Arts is back for its fifth edition on May 28-29-30, 2025! 

Mark your calendars for this flagship conference bringing together key European and international players, artists, programmers, producers, researchers, and policy-makers for three days of dynamic discussions and stimulating exchanges on how we can imagine the outdoor arts of tomorrow. 

The programme will explore the evolving landscape of outdoor arts, with a strong focus on placemaking and the theme of "situated and unannounced voices", linked to Circostrada’s VOICES project, co-funded by the European Union. Discussions will be structured around three key themes:

• May 28 – Place: "Revolution, Gentrification, or Entertainment?" – A panel discussion exploring the notion of place and transformation.
• May 29 – People: A keynote on inclusivity, followed by a panel discussion on "Creating Communities."
• May 30 – Future: A special closing session featuring renowned artist Brian Eno, who will present his vision of the future, followed by a panel on "Reclaiming Public Space."

Each day will continue with immersive participatory experiences, spectacular performances, and networking opportunities across Out There Arts’ venues and Great Yarmouth.
 

FRESH STREET#5 is co-organised by Circostrada Network and Out There Arts in the frame of Out There Festival.

The event is co-funded by the European Union, the French ministry of Culture, Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Without Walls, Norfolk County Council, Outdoor Arts UK, in associated partnership with HH producties and supported by the Hippodrome. 

Every two years, Circostrada organises FRESH, a three-day conference fostering knowledge exchange, increasing visibility, and strengthening cultural policies on one of these two sectors. Hosted in a different location for each edition by a different Circostrada member, the conference offers unique local perspectives while addressing global challenges.

• ELEONORA ARIOLFO - FNAS - Director
• LINA B. FRANK - CIRKUS SYD - Director
• BRUNO COSTA - BUSSOLA - Co-director
• NOEMI DE CLERCQ - CIRCUSCENTRUM - Director
• GUILLEM FUSTER - SPASA - Coordinator
• JENS FRIMMAN - PASSAGE FESTIVAL - Artistic Director  
• GEO KALEVMINI - ART FOUNDATION - Founder and Director
• RALPH KENNEDY - WITHOUT WALLS - Director
• ANTONIA KUZMANIC - ROOM 100 / PECULIAR FAMILIES FESTIVAL - artistic director
• TELMA LUIS IMAGINARIUS - project manager
• MAKARENA MARAMBIOPAISAJE - PUBLICO - Project Manager
• LUCY MEDLYCOTT - IRISH STREET ARTS, CIRCUS & SPECTACLE NETWORK (ISACS) - Executive Director
• KIKI MUUKKONEN - SUBTOPIA - Artistic director Circus Dep
• TANJA RUITERHH -  PRODUCTIES - co-director
• SHO SHIBATA - OUTDOOR ARTS UK - Director
• CELINE VERKEST - MIRAMIRO - General coordinator
• COLINE ETESSE - CIRCOSTRADA - Project Manager
• ALICE BRUNOT - CIRCOSTRADA - Coordinator
• JOE MACKINTOSH - OUT THERE ARTS - Director
• GWENOLA DAVID - CIRCOSTRADA - Artcena Director
• FEDERICO TOSO - OUTDOOR ARTS ITALIA - Councilor and development responsible

Discover the programme of FRESH STREET#5!

You will find suggestions of accommodation below. 
This list will be updated in January 2025. 

Please note that accommodation in Great Yarmouth is very limited, so we invite you to book your rooms quickly. 
Unique email address to book them:  res@marinelodge.co.uk  (please put 'FRESH' in your subject)

- Palm Court Hotel

Address: 9-12 North Dr, Great Yarmouth NR30 1EG

Phone: +44 (0) 1493 331120

Around £92.00 per night

- Marine Lodge

Address: Marine Lodge, 19-20 Euston Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 1EB

Phone: +44 (0) 1493 331120

Around £92.00 per night

- Prom Hotel

Address: 74-77 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 2DH

Phone: +44 (0) 1493 331120

Around £95.00 per night

- Knights Court Hotel

Address: 22 North Dr, Great Yarmouth NR30 4EW

Phone: +44 (0) 1493 331120

From £95.00 – 105.00 per night

The FRESH STREET #5 Live Radio was animated by Dorothy Max Prior, and broadcasted on HowlRounds Theatre Commons, live during the events.

FRESH STREET #5 - PLACES - Live Radio Replay (click on the link to play)

Welcome to Great Yarmouth! We have started the first day with welcome words from the teams at Out There Arts UK, ARTCENA/ Circostrada, and Arts Council England, kicking off three days of conversations around Place, People, and the Future of outdoor arts.Then, six artists and cultural pros have explored the evolution of outdoor arts, its relationship with places, and its revolutionary spark. Is there a connection between popular entertainment and political art? The roundtable have united Chiva Bons (NL), Alba Colombo Vilarrasa (ES), Eddie Egal (DE), Paka Johnson (UK), Smriti Rajgarhia (IN), Do Verschragen (NL). The session was facilitated by Alexis Nys (FR).The FRESH STREET #5 live radio was hosted by Dorothy Max Prior.

FRESH STREET #5 - PEOPLE - Live Radio Replay (click on the link to play)

FRESH STREET #5 continued on its second day at the Hippodrome with a keynote by Vicki Dela Amedume, offering insights into communities and places, from her perspective as an artist. Then, a panel of artists and cultural professionals will come together to share ideas on how inclusive artistic practices can strengthen community connections, elevate a range of voices, and respond creatively to today’s social challenges. The roundtable gathered Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga & Jan Naerts (FR), Luke Horley (BE, FR, UK), Antonia Kuzmanić (HR), Alicia Laguna (ME), Jacqui Mackay (UK), Luis Petit & Prisca Villa (ES). This session was facilitated by Sho Shibata (UK).

FRESH STREET #5 - FUTURE - Live Radio Replay (click on the link to play)

The final day at the Hippodrome of FRESH STREET #5 has begun with a truly special keynote from the legendary Brian Eno who will spark some inspiration in a dynamic and powerful session. After that, a panel of artists and cultural professionals have taken the stage to unpack how artists are responding to today’s and the future’s global and economic challenges. How do creativity and resilience shape artistic practice in uncertain times? The roundtable discussion has united Seraina De Block (BE), Lucia Dubačová (SK) Ed Gillespie (UK), Mimi Lam (HK), Peter John Sabbagha (SA), Michael Sauter (US). This session was facilitated by Julia Von Wild (DE). The Live Radio was hosted by Dorothy Max Prior.

Dorothy Max Prior is a writer, artist and editor. As an artist she creates site-specific performance and installation works. She is editor of Total Theatre Magazine, and writes for and edits other arts publications. Her latest book, “Sex Is No Emergency”, is published by Strange Attractor Press (2025).