Come and be part of Unity’s 3-day Festival of new work!

There is no limit to the work or specification to Up Next, that’s what makes it so unique and special so if you feel like you have an idea, at any stage of development, we want to hear from you. Work can be from any art form or any stage of development, you can perform a script in hand reading, present a short extract or a first try at sharing a piece.

APPLY HERE

If successful you will receive:

 

• Mentoring from the Unity team and Artistic Director, Eli Randle.
• Rehearsal space to develop your work.
• Group sessions on funding, marketing, touring and producing.
• Technical support from Unity’s team to bring your work to life.
• A performance slot at the festival to try out new work in whatever form suits your pieces stage of development.
• Professional photos of your work

Key dates for you to know

Applications Open: Wednesday 12^th November 2025
Applications Close: Sat 13^th December 5pm 2025
The festival dates: 26^th– 28^th March 2026

What is being an Up Next Artist like?

Up Next has been an incredible tool for artists to develop their craft and get their work on tour! Here’s just some of the lovely things our previous artists have said about their experience:

“Absolutely Brilliant. Lots of support from Eli and the team at Unity.
Wonderful buzzing atmosphere with my fellow creatives and the show itself was fantastic. I had a richly rewarding experience.”

“Brilliant. It was so good to connect with other artists and be able to experiment in such a secure and welcoming environment.”

“Fantastic. It’s been a huge help for my piece, the mentorship, deadline, expertise and community has helped me elevate my ideas up into something way beyond what I could do on my own. “

“Overall loved every minute, would do it again, and would recommend to anyone who is strong in their version and feels confident sharing with an audience.”

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