What is SLURPS?

SLURPS is a new, mobile stage for contemporary art in a 4 x 8 m square tent. The programme is selected through an invitation procedure and an open call.

We want to create a communal environment where art can find new audiences as well as ways to exist and be grounded in gentleness and sensitivity. We want to create a light structure and a platform that facilitates connections between audiences and makers from different fields of art, at the same time enabling experimental, communal curatorial processes. SLURPS builds sustainable and light production methods for the art field and creates an alternative economy by using its own time currency called luxusnams. SLURPS is made possible by the Esitysteltta working group.

What can I propose?

SLURPS stage has one application categorie: gig.

For a gig, you can apply with a work that has been performed before, or with a new work or a performance sketch. You can apply either with a solo performance or as a working group of maximum 4 persons. The duration of the work can be 20-45 minutes. Durational performances and games are also possible outside the tent.

If you have performed at our previous events, you can apply to SLURPS, but with a different work.

Fees for artists


The fees can be paid either with euros (€) or luxusnams (Ø):

– Luxusnams are a new experimental time bank currency that can be used for reciprocal services with currency holders. One person performing on SLURPS stage equals 3h of two Esitysteltta working group member’s time (in total 6h). Last year, luxusnams time currency was used to redeem, for example, collegial support for writing a grant application and budgeting.
– In euros, we follow the performance fee assigned in the collective labour agreement of the field of theatre (TeaTES).
-This year the stage will not pay travel or accommodations costs.

Technical info of the tent


– The tent is a 4 x 8 m pink market tent with removable walls (the long side walls have windows). The performance can take place in, in front of or around the tent. Depending on the location, the platform can be sand, grass or a fair carpet (more details will be given later). There is no fixed audience stand.
– We provide electricity, basic sound system (PA, sound desk and 2 x microphones) and a technician/mixer for performances
– No separate lighting. It will be bright outside during the event. It is not possible to darken the tent
– The build up and build down of the shows should be light. Durational performances outside the tent stage are also possible.
– The audience is not limited. The tent can accommodate approx. 30 people

Technical info of the tent


– The tent is a 4 x 8 m pink market tent with removable walls (the long side walls have windows). The performance can take place in, in front of or around the tent. Depending on the location, the platform can be sand, asphalt, grass or a fair carpet (more details will be given later). There is no fixed stand.
– We provide electricity, basic sound system (PA, sound desk and 2 x microphones) and a technician/mixer for performances
– No separate lighting. It will be bright outside during the event. It is not possible to darken the tent
– The build up and build down of the shows should be light. Durational performances outside the tent stage are also possible.
– The audience is not limited. The tent can accommodate approx. 30 people