Performance Philosophy Conference 2021
In June 9-12, 2021 the University of the Arts Helsinki will host the Performance Philosophy network’s fifth biennial conference.
Performance Philosophy Problems
How does performance philosophy collaborate?
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Call for participation
In addition to individual and panel presentations, the conference organisers invite participants for a new organisational model in which keynote speakers will be replaced by collective agencies: key groups (KGs).
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Vision statement
Read the fifth biennial conference’s vision statement in full on the Performance Philosophy network’s website.
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Programme
Preliminary timetable.
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Submit individual or panel proposal
Read the vision statement and call for participation before submitting your proposal.
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Submit your key group proposal
Read the vision statement and call for participation before submitting your proposal.
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Registration and practical information
Find out about registration, fees, accommodation and other practical matters regarding the conference. To be updated.
Venues
The conference is held in central Helsinki in the facilities of Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy, Helsinki Music Centre and Oodi library.
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Theatre Academy main building Kookos
The historic building on the Sörnäinen Campus offers versatile facilities for theatre and dance instruction and student performances.
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Helsinki Music Centre
The Helsinki Music Centre is one of the most prominent concert venues and meeting places in the Helsinki city centre.
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Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Helsinki Central Library Oodi is the flagship and one of 37 branches of Helsinki City Library at Kansalaistori square, right at the heart of Helsinki.
Performance Philosophy parties
At the end of the two conference days, participants are provided an opportunity to meet local artists and activists and relax at PP parties hosted by independent cultural and art organisations at their facilities around the city. Each party includes a series of performances and a dinner.
Conference committee
Esa Kirkkopelto, Professor, Lund University (Chair); Mika Elo, Professor, Uniarts Helsinki; Tero Heikkinen, Postdoctoral Researcher, Uniarts Helsinki; Mieko Kanno, Professor, Uniarts Helsinki; Tuija Kokkonen, Professor, Uniarts Helsinki; Tero Nauha, Professor, Uniarts Helsinki; Laura Wahlfors, Postdoctoral Researcher, Uniarts Helsinki
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Organising team
Riitta Pasanen-Willberg, Conference Manager; Ilpo Heikkinen, Technical Manager; Johanna Rauhaniemi, Coordinator
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Core conveners of Performance Philosophy network
Meghan Moe Beitiks, Hilan Bensusan, Laura Cull Ó Maoilearca, Luciana da Costa Dias, Will Daddario, Stuart Grant, Wade Hollingshaus, Einav Katan-Schmid, Esa Kirkkopelto, Alice Koubová, Alice Lagaay, Ramona Mosse, Theron Schmidt, Anna Street, Naomi Woo, Mi You
Contact
In matters about conference content, contact Esa Kirkkopelto: esa.kirkkopelto@uniarts.fi. In practical matters, contact: performance.philosophy@uniarts.fi