Certain Blacks are offering 2 artistic commissions for artists to develop new original work to be presented at Ensemble Festival 2025.

What they offer:

• Up to £1,500 per commission (inclusive of artists’ fees and expenses)
• Performance spots on both days of Ensemble Festival (at Royal Victoria Docks on the 26th & 27th of July 2025)
• The opportunity to work alongside their Commission Producer, who will support the artist’s needs in the development of the new work and liaise with the wider festival team
• Photo coverage of the public sharing

What they are looking for;

• Music, circus, performance, dance, spoken word, theatre, installations or live art work that is accessible to a cross-section of audiences
• 15 – 20 minute pieces that can be presented in the daytime
• They particularly encourage applications from artists who are underrepresented in the arts sector, including Black, Global Majority, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, working class, absolute low-income and relative low-income artists and companies
• Applicants must be London-based. They highly encourage artists based in Newham and East London to apply

Extended Deadline: 27th of June

More information and to apply here.