Grant updates
Upstream Music closed, 2027 schedule to follow |
| | | The available budget for Upstream: Music has been fully allocated. As a result, the application portal is now closed and no new applications can be submitted.
Are you preparing an application for another grant scheme? In November, we will publish the deadlines and additional information for our 2027 grant programmes. Please keep an eye on our website for updates. |
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Towards a New Policy Period
A Perspective on Venues and Festivals |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| Like many publicly funded cultural organisations, Fonds Podiumkunsten operates within multi-year policy periods. While the current period, 2025–2028, is still well underway, we are already preparing for what comes next.
We believe it is important to provide insight into this process. That is why we have started a series of articles on our website exploring the road towards a new policy period. In this edition, we reflect on the performing arts ecosystem and the importance of strong venues and festivals.
Read the full article on our website. |
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Annet Bremen
Winner of the 2026 Toneelschrijfprijs |
| | Photo: Annet Bremen © Sanne Delcroix |
| Annet Bremen has been awarded the 2026 Toneelschrijfprijs for FCK LOLITA*. The jury praised the play text for its urgency, strength and artistic quality.
The Toneelschrijfprijs is an initiative of Literatuur Vlaanderen, the Dutch Foundation for Literature, the Dutch Language Union and Fonds Podiumkunsten, and is supported by deAuteurs. The 2026 edition was organised by Fonds Podiumkunsten.
Read more about the winner and the award ceremony (Dutch only) |
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Open Calls
Networking visits to Hungary and Japan |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| Looking to expand your international network? Two international networking opportunities for artists and organisations working in dance, performance and theatre are currently open for applications.
In November 2026, participants will visit dunaPart in Budapest, Hungary. In February 2027, a working visit will take place to YPAM and Theatre Commons in Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan.
Applications are open until 29 September for the Hungary Open Call and until 4 October for the Japan Open Call.
Open Call: dunaPart, Hungary
Open Call: YPAM and Theatre Commons, Japan |
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Orange Jazz Days
Visitors’ Programme in October |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| From 2 to 4 October, we are organising a visitors’ programme around Orange Jazz Days at TivoliVredenburg. During the festival, international jazz programmers will be introduced to the Dutch jazz scene.
Through this visitors’ programme, we aim to strengthen the international visibility of Dutch jazz and create opportunities for new collaborations and international performance opportunities.
Read more about our visitors’ programmes |
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General
Save the Date Fonds on Tour |
| | | | This autumn, The Performing Arts Fund will travel across the country for three meetings with the sector. Together, we will discuss developments, opportunities and challenges for the years leading up to 2030. The meetings will take place on 16 November in Eindhoven, 18 November in Utrecht and 23 November in Zwolle. An edition in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, including Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, will follow in early 2027. More information about the programme and registration will be published soon. |
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