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This is the podcast channel of Circostrada. Circostrada is the European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Created in 2003 with the core mission of furthering the development, empowerment and recognition of these fields at European and international levels, over the years the network has become an important anchoring point for its members and a key interlocutor in the dialogue with cultural policy makers across Europe. 

  1. S2 ep1: Between Risk and Reality: Freedom of Creation in Public Space

    29 JAN

    S2 ep1: Between Risk and Reality: Freedom of Creation in Public Space

    For the new season of Crossing Voices, host  Maaike Muis  brings together Anna Szepes, theatre maker and facilitator developing community based participatory projects, co-founder of the DePart Collective, and Azadeh Ganjeh, performance artist, researcher, dramaturge, activist, and member of the Rebel-Ist-ha! Collective. Together, they discuss freedom of creation, what it means to be free, and how to foster the right conditions to create. As Azadeh reminds us: "Artistic freedom is not about choosing between given choices. It's about creating choices." And sometimes, those choices mean creating spaces where people can simply be together—silly, goofy, nurturing each other—building the resilience needed for bigger actions later. Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in the contemporary circus and outdoor arts sectors. This podcast is part of the red-thread followed by Circostrada's new project, CS VOICES. The podcast aims to foster a continuous dialogue on current issues, bringing together diverse perspectives to inspire meaningful change in both the arts and policymaking, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Want to know more? Read the Performing Art’s Coalition report Between Rhetoric and Reality: Cultural Rights, Artistic Freedom, and Democratic Resilience, by Elena Polivtseva.Have a look at ARTCENA’s documentation on Freedom of Creation (in French) Credits Interview, edit, voice-over: Maaike Muis Production: Circostrada- Kinga Kesces & Magdeleine Goutierre Music: Blue dot sessions

    49 min
  2. Crossing Voices ep4. Circus Pedagogies: Teaching for the Future

    30/07/2025

    Crossing Voices ep4. Circus Pedagogies: Teaching for the Future

    What does it mean to pass on knowledge—and how can circus arts shape the way we teach, care, and create? In this episode of Crossing Voices, we dive into the world of circus education through the voices of two artists who are reimagining how skills and values are transmitted across generations. Host Maaike Muis brings together Danka Sekulović, based in Serbia and active within the self-organised collective Cirkusfera, and Saar Rombout, a Dutch artist teaching in Stockholm and Rotterdam. Both explore the tensions between traditional and contemporary aesthetics, offering fresh perspectives on what it means to teach in today’s circus landscape. From activist pedagogy to creative rigging, their work challenges conventional models and embraces alternative approaches rooted in care, autonomy, and innovation. Whether navigating political pressure, burnout, or the everyday rituals that sustain community—like sharing coffee—their stories reveal how teaching can be both a technical and deeply human act. Through their practices, we glimpse a future of circus education that is bold, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of those who shape it. Interview, edit, VoiceOver: Maaike Muis Production: Kinga Kesces for Circostrada music: Blue dot sessions more info and resources: circostrada.org

    35 min

  3. 24/07/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - FUTURE- Live Radio Replay

    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.

    2h 59m

  4. 24/07/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - PEOPLE - Live Radio Replay

    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).

    3h 9m

  5. 24/07/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - PLACES - Live Radio Replay

    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.

    3h 27m
  6. Crossing Voices Ep.3: A Sense of Belonging – Creating Communities Through Placemaking

    06/06/2025

    Crossing Voices Ep.3: A Sense of Belonging – Creating Communities Through Placemaking

    What does it mean to belong—and how can art help us get there? In this episode of Crossing Voices, we explore placemaking through the eyes of migrant artists who use outdoor arts to build bridges between communities. Host Maaike Muis brings together Dulce Duca, a Portuguese circus artist based in the UK and featured at the Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, and Paulina Almeida, a Portugal-based artist involved in the MagiC Carpets platform. Both draw on their own experiences of migration to create projects that centre inclusion, diversity, and shared humanity. From festivals to residencies, their from refugee camps to local café’s their work shows how temporary performances can leave lasting social impact—transforming public spaces into places of connection, care, and collective identity.   Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in these sectors. This podcast is part of the red thread followed by Circostrada’s new project, CS Voices, fostering ongoing dialogue on pressing issues and inspiring meaningful change in the arts and policymaking for a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Production: Circostrada – Kinga Kecskes & Maaike Muis Music: Blue Dot Sessions  More info & resources: circostrada.org

    35 min
  7. Crossing Voices - Ep.2. S.1.: The challenges of producing and touring under a big top

    05/02/2025

    Crossing Voices - Ep.2. S.1.: The challenges of producing and touring under a big top

    The magic of the big top is undeniable, but what does it really take to create, produce, and tour under one? In this episode of Crossing Voices, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of staging performances in temporary circus tents. To set the stage, Déborah Boeno, co-author of The Big Top Guide with Axel Satgé, as well as of a case study through the prism of eco-responsibility on the BIAC festival, introduces us to the fascinating world of big tops, where artistry meets logistical complexity. Host Maaike Muis then brings together Julien Auger from Circus I Love You and Luke Hallgarten from the British company Revel Puck to discuss the intricate balance between tradition and innovation in contemporary circus. From financial and administrative hurdles to the raw realities of self-producing, they share honest insights and practical advice on what it takes to bring contemporary circus to life under canvas. At the end of this episode, you might also discover why it is better to not own cows... Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in these sectors. This podcast is part of the red thread followed by Circostrada’s new project, CS Voices, fostering ongoing dialogue on pressing issues and inspiring meaningful change in the arts and policymaking for a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Production: Circostrada – Kinga Kecskes & Maaike Muis Music: Blue Dot Sessions / Mixing-mastering Marius Kooy More info & resources: circostrada.org

    33 min
  8. Crossing Voices – Ep. 1. S1.: The transformative power of art on society

    01/12/2024

    Crossing Voices – Ep. 1. S1.: The transformative power of art on society

    Art is a powerful tool for change, and this first episode of Crossing Voices explores just that. For its first episode ever, host Maaike Muis brings together Sergi Estebanel from Spain and South African artist-activist Tandile Mbathsa to discuss how art and activism intersect. Listen to Sergi speaking about transforming public spaces through rituals, while Tandile highlights the daily struggles of being Black, queer, and gender non-conforming in South Africa, using performance as a vessel for social change.   Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in the contemporary circus and outdoor arts sectors. This podcast is part of the read-thread followed by Circostrada's new project, CS Voices. The podcast aims to foster a continuous dialogue on current issues, bringing together diverse perspectives to inspire meaningful change in both the arts and policymaking, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Production: Circostrada- Kinga Kecskes & Maaike Muis Music: Blue dot sessions more info and resources check: circostrada.org Next episode January 2025. Follow and subscribe to be the first to hear it.

    31 min
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This is the podcast channel of Circostrada. Circostrada is the European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Created in 2003 with the core mission of furthering the development, empowerment and recognition of these fields at European and international levels, over the years the network has become an important anchoring point for its members and a key interlocutor in the dialogue with cultural policy makers across Europe. 

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  • Creator
    Circostrada
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
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