Louder Together 2026
Where young performers and teaching artists unite
From August 21 to 30, 2026, Antwerp will host the LOUDER TOGETHER congrestival in Flanders, Belgium.
Under this banner, the World Children's and Youth Performing Arts Festival and the International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC8) are joining forces.
For the first time, the International Teaching Artist Conference is being organized alongside a performing arts festival!
We hope this unique setup will inspire artists to showcase their performances at the festival (August 21-30 2026), and we encourage teaching artists to lead engaging activities and workshops, allowing participants to actively connect at the conference (August 28-30 2026).
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LOUDER
We want to give children and young people a voice. Let's hear yours!
Our aim is to demonstrate that arts programs are safe and brave spaces where young people can build confidence in their artistic abilities and feel empowered to express themselves creatively. Every child and young person should have access to the transformative power of the arts, helping to shape a more creative, empathetic, and culturally aware society.
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TOGETHER
Teaching artists as Connectors.
In a rapidly shifting world, teaching artists act as connectors between people, ideas, and disciplines. They don't just share their practice: they ignite imagination, bridge differences, and provide safe spaces for new ways of thinking and creating. At ITAC8, we explore how teaching artists shape more imaginative, inclusive, and resilient communities.
Call for proposals
deadline 30 October 2025 (Midnight GMT)
This is a joint call for participation, allowing applicants to indicate whether they wish to apply for one or both parts of the event:
Artists may respond with an audio or video file if this is their preferred method. Responses will be accepted in English, Spanish, French or Dutch.
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21-30 August 2026Antwerp (Flanders - Belgium)Subscribe now
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28-30 August 2026Antwerp (Flanders - Belgium)Subscribe now
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21-30 August 2026Antwerp (Flanders - Belgium)Subscribe now