JoJo is looking for premiere productions based on different dance forms and related audience work ideas.
JoJo is looking for new co-production ideas based on different dance styles and forms and related audience work ideas to premiere in 2027. This information and form is for new productions. If you apply with a visiting performance, please read more at visiting performance page.
JoJo produces 3-5 co-productions a year.
In addition to JoJo’s support, new productions selected to program are also required to have a self-financing contribution. The production aid granted by JoJo is not a grant.
Accommodation in a residency apartment in the city center of Oulu (two double rooms and a living room, accommodation capacity 4–5 persons)
€15,000–20,000 (VAT 0%) in co-production support, directed to personnel costs of the working group and not available for other expenses
Rehearsal space up to 6 hours/day, 5 days/week, for a maximum of three weeks, up to a total value of €800
Rehearsals and performances in the performance venue to be specified later
5–6 performances
Production, marketing, communications, and audience engagement in accordance with the production contract
A designated responsible person within the group
A production plan and budget that takes JoJo’s production funding into account
Secured self-financing share by the time of signing the co-production agreement
Information on other possible partners involved in the production
One open rehearsal before the premiere
An audience discussion in connection with an agreed performance
A proposal for audience engagement related to the work, to be developed in collaboration with JoJo
The composition of the artistic working group with contact details / open audition if necessary
Active participation in producing marketing materials and communications for the work
The working group must also promote the performances in their own channels
JoJo must always be mentioned as the producer of the work
JoJo’s repertoire working group will make preliminary decisions regarding the 2027 productions during spring 2026.
Note: The self-financing share is not required at the application stage!
Apply for JoJo’s programme by filling out the production application form below.
Fill in all the fields and submit. The form can’t be saved during the process.
It is advisable to write your text offline and copy and paste it to the form.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS October 7–November 16, 2025.
Late applications will not be considered.
Please note: if you are applying with a guest performance, fill in the form available on the guest performance application page.
ATTACHMENTS:
CVs of the working group
Video link to previous works
Realistic budget and financing plan
A more detailed work plan if necessary (1 x A4)
Please send the attachments by email to productions(at)jojo.fi, preferably on the same day you submit the application form on the website.
Title your message: Production Application / Name of the Production.
Helena Lindqvist, Executive Director
helena.lindqvist(at)jojo.fi / +358 50 464 4880
Available for questions on 13. & 14.10. at 14-15 and 4. & 7.11. at 14-15 and 14.11. at 13-14.
FOR AUDIENCE WORK
Leea Alatalo, Audience Work Coordinator
leea.alatalo@jojo.fi / +358 400 151 152
This form is for applying to co-production in 2027.
If you are applying for visiting performance, please fill in the form found on the visiting performance page.
The application period is October 7–November 16, 2025.
