PROGRAMMES: International Programme Consortium
International Programme Consortium
A collaborative approach to international programming with other Lincolnshire-based partners. The aims are to increase the amount of international art in the area, whilst decreasing artists environmental footprint, sharing SO Festivals learning, and help partners to build skills and new international relationships.
Current partners:
- HUB Sleaford – Riverlight Festival
- Newark Creates – Newark Creates Festival
- West Lindsey District Council – GO Festival
“The connections has ensured that we can programme and increase cultural excellence.”
Sara Bullimore, Cultural Programme Co-ordinator, Newark Cultural Consortium
Read the Newark Creates Case Study
IPC Evaluation Session
Kieran Spiers, Creative Producer | Sleaford 22 January 2026
We were delighted to welcome our International Programming Consortium (IPC) partners from Newark, Sleaford and Gainsborough for an inspiring evaluation session marking three years of collaboration.
Led by the outstanding team at JEM Associates, we reflected on our progress to date, celebrating successes, unpacking challenges and exploring new opportunities for future development. A productive and energising day of shared insight, learning and continued collaboration.
IPC Visit to Passage Festival 2024
In August 2024 the International Programme Consortium (IPC) visited Passage Festival in Denmark to find potential artists to programme for SO Festival and our partner festivals.
Trying to see as much of the programme as possible made for a very busy few days, walking around the town from venue to venue, watching and scoring a wide variety of artists from around Europe. The great weather and stunning coastal setting of Helsingor were a real bonus!
Find out more about Passage Festival.
If you’re interested in taking part in one of our programmes, projects or opportunities
please email sofestival@mvtlc.org
