Aldgate In Winter Festival 2025 - Artist Open Call Survey

Aldgate Connect BID is proud to announce that the Aldgate in Winter Festival will be returning on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December 2025 for its 9th edition! This year, the event will take place over two days, doubling the opportunities to showcase the amazing local talent.

This year’s festival will bring back everyone’s favourites, including: the Lantern Parade, live performances on The Aldgate Stage, creative workshops, community feast, and more.

The Aldgate Stage is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to perform: whether you sing in the shower, dance in a group, or finally show off that hidden talent. This Artist Open Call is now live for submissions!

Please note this is a community event and an unpaid opportunity for artists.

Anticipated programme timings (subject to final confirmation):

Thursday 4th December

12:00–14:30 – The Aldgate Stage
16:00–19:00 – The Aldgate Stage

Friday 5th December

15:30–17:00 – The Aldgate Stage
17:00–18:00 – Lantern Parade
18:00–20:00 – The Aldgate Stage

Programming times will be allocated by the Event Team, with earlier slots prioritised for children.

Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 10th November 2025.

If you have any questions, please email Jamie at jamie@theintrepidcollective.com

Aldgate In Winter Festival 2025 - Artist Open Call

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* 1. Full name of lead applicant

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Contact phone number

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* 4. Date of birth:

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* 5. Which of these applies to you:

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* 6. What is the name of your act (if applicable):

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* 7. Link to website or Instagram account (if applicable)

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* 8. Which of these best describes your performance type:

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* 9. Please give us a brief description of your act. Please include any elements of audience participation.

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* 10. How many performers are in your act?

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* 11. Do you have a preferred time slot for performance? Please note that timings are subject to change, and priority for earlier times will be given to children.

Please select multiple times if you are flexible for either.

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* 12. Are any performers under the age of 14?

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* 13. If any performers are under the age of 14, will you provide chaperones ?

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* 14. Do you or any persons in your act have any access requirements?

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* 15. Is there anything else you wish to tell us about your performance?

Aldgate In Winter Festival 2025 - Artist Open Call

Question Title

* 1. Full name of lead applicant

Question Title

* 2. Email Address

Question Title

* 3. Contact phone number

Question Title

* 4. Date of birth:

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* 5. Which of these applies to you:

Question Title

* 6. What is the name of your act (if applicable):

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* 7. Link to website or Instagram account (if applicable)

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* 8. Which of these best describes your performance type:

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* 9. Please give us a brief description of your act. Please include any elements of audience participation.

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* 10. How many performers are in your act?

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* 11. Do you have a preferred time slot for performance? Please note that timings are subject to change, and priority for earlier times will be given to children.Please select multiple times if you are flexible for either.

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* 12. Are any performers under the age of 14?

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* 13. If any performers are under the age of 14, will you provide chaperones ?

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* 14. Do you or any persons in your act have any access requirements?

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* 15. Is there anything else you wish to tell us about your performance?

* 11. Do you have a preferred time slot for performance? Please note that timings are subject to change, and priority for earlier times will be given to children.

Please select multiple times if you are flexible for either.