ESF call for culture

- Cultural activities for another Europe

Welcome to Malmö 2008 for the next European Social Forum!

The European Social Forum (ESF) is by far the largest European space for organisations, movements, networks and individuals engaged in building a more sustainable, democratic and equitable society.
Tens of thousands of activists and a broad range of organisations come together to share experiences, debate ideas – and not the least to formulate proposals and to build new alliances for mobilisation and effective action. ESF is about changing – not merely to contemplate the situation of today.
Among the participants are trade unions, migration networks, environmental organisations, feminist organisations, the global justice movement, peace networks, human rights organisations, academics, youth organisations – and many more.

The 5th European Social Forum in Malmö, 17-21 September 2008
The Nordic organising committee welcomes you to Malmö, southern Sweden. Scandinavia, with its tradition of peoples’ movements, relative gender justice and a strong welfare state – all under fire from neoliberalism and corporate driven globalisation – will clearly be a new inspiring environment for the ESF.
During five days there will be workshops, seminars, debates, manifestations, films, music, art – and a lot of room for strategic thinking and alliance building. Minimum 20.000 people are expected.

Culture at the ESF
An important part of the ESF is formed by the cultural activities - dance, exhibitions, concerts, movies, choirs, etc. Our vision is to have a highly visible forum in the city of Malmö, to have culture with a message, participative culture, and to reflect the plurality and creativity of the forum movement. And we need you to help us!

* Are you an organization involved in cultural activities and wanting to organize an activity at the ESF? Then please contact us at kultur@esf2008.org and describe who you are and what you want to do. We will then get back to you with more information.

* Are you an artist/poet etc. willing to perform at the ESF, or a director of a relevant documentary willing to come and show it at the ESF? Then please contact us at kultur@esf2008.org and describe who you are and what you want to do. We will then get back to you with more information.

The final deadline is May 114th.

ESF will not pay an artist fee. Please indicate whether you will be able to finance your own travel and/or transport. Our resources are very limited, and only in exceptional cases we will be able to assist with travel and transport. However, we will assist as much as possible with finding a suitable place, and with stage and technical equipment.   And we may be able to put you in contact with other organisations that could be of help.

The ESF is formed largely by the participants, and this will also be the case for cultural activities.

Contact

More information
http://www.fse-esf.org/
http://www.esf2008.org/
http://www.openesf.net/