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Apply to JoJo's programme!

We are looking for already premiered guest performances from all genres of dance, performances in theater venues and for public spaces.

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General information on search for guest performances

Open Call: Guest Performances in 2028

JoJo is looking for works for the yearly programme in 2028. The works may be based on any form of dance and must have premiered by the application deadline.

Applications must include a link to a recording of the work. Applications submitted without a recording link will not be considered. 

Apply by completing the guest performance application form below.

Please complete all fields and submit the form. The application cannot be saved as a draft.

We recommend preparing your text in a word-processing programme and then copying it into the application form.

Please note the following when completing the application form:

  • JoJo is looking for ready-made performances. Applications must include a link to a recording of the work.
  • The performance fee is €208.80 per member of the performing group, plus half of the performance fee for the rehearsal, €104.40 (4 hours of work), making a total of €313.20 per person. The fee includes experience-based increments (3y/ 5% and 6y/ 9%), holiday compensation (12/12,5%) and employer costs (19,84%). A group working on an invoicing basis may also invoice daily allowances, provided the other conditions for receiving a daily allowance are met.
  • Travel costs will be reimbursed against receipts up to €200 per person within Finland, €450 per person from Europe, or €750 per person from other continents. JoJo will cover travel costs only for the people required to realise the performance. Travel tickets can also be purchased directly by JoJo by separate agreement.
  • Arrangements for transporting any freight will be agreed jointly, and JoJo will cover any related costs.
  • The performing group will invoice JoJo for the guest performance fee. Group members may also invoice their respective shares separately.
  • JoJo will arrange and cover the cost of accommodation.
  • JoJo requires the guest performance to include all personnel needed to perform the work, including sound and lighting technicians. The technical team at Valvesali will assist with the get-in and set-up.
  • The visiting company / artist must be prepared to perform the work using the technical equipment available at the venue. Any additional technical equipment must be agreed upon separately. The visiting company / artist is responsible for arranging and covering the cost of any agreed additional equipment.

APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 22, 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

All applicants will be informed of the preliminary selections at a later date.

ATTACHMENTS

Please send the attachments by email to productions(at)jojo.fi on the same day that you submit the application form online.

Please use the following subject line:

Guest Performance Open Call / Title of the Work

Further Information:

Helena Lindqvist, Executive Director
helena.lindqvist@jojo.fi / +368 50 4644 880
Available for questions: Tue 3.11. at 15-16, Wed 11.11. at 14-15, Mon 16.11. klo 15-16

Mira Kolanen, Producer
mira.kolanen@jojo.fi / +358 50 5853 906

Application Form

Guest Performances in 2028

This form is used to apply for JoJo’s visiting programme for 2028.
If you are applying for a co-production call, please fill in the co-production application form.

THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS 29.10.-22.11.2026

A confirmation of the successful submission of the application will be sent at the bottom of the page.