Digital on Stage

The Digital on Stage (DOS) project is a three-year initiative involving artists, venues, production houses, digital developers and cultural experts from across Europe. The aim is to renew the performing arts in Europe by promoting digital performances and supporting artists and venues in the use of new technologies.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the performing arts sector as a whole, prompting many artists to turn to new technologies and tools to continue their work and connect with audiences. These tools range from Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to the increased use of streaming platforms, robots and drones. Within the DOS project, a series of activities are planned to raise the skills of representatives of the performing arts sector, including workshops, artistic residencies and mobility activities, as well as support for small-scale stage productions.

Project partners:

Cultuurconnect, Belgium: Cultuurconnect oversees digital infrastructure for Flemish libraries, coordinating websites and reservation systems. They lead subsidized digital innovation projects in culture.
KIBLA, Slovenia: KIBLA is a national and international non-governmental institution in the segmented field of creative industries, interdisciplinary, intermedia and multimedia art, visual arts, AV, music, culture and informal education.
CapoTrave/Kilowatt, Italy: Associazione Culturale CapoTrave/Kilowatt is a prominent Italian network supporting digital creativity in performing arts with "Residenze Digitali". They co-program "Visionari", host European International Festival Kilowatt, and manage Teatro alla Misercordia and Teatro Mario Spina recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
MMAD, Spain: MMMAD is a Spanish non-profit association that showcases and explores digital creation, focusing on the intersection of digital culture and public spaces. They organize the MMMAD festival in Madrid, featuring exhibitions, installations, workshops, and meetings annually.
CUBE, Greece: Cube NGO advocates for social development through research, education, and artistic engagement. They support emerging artists addressing social issues and promote collaboration across sectors in EU-funded projects.