Be part of a vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion by submitting a student performance for GBSN Beyond.

The arts are a universal language. While they appear in different formats and genres, the arts have the power to connect every individual, every community, every nation across the globe. The arts allow us to overcome the barriers of language and geography, and unite us around the healing and joy it brings.

GBSN Beyond: Virtual Conference Reimagined utilizes a versatile events platform to convene members of business, academia, and civil society to collectively tackle some of the complex problems our societies across the globe are facing.  GBSN Beyond features three parallel track experiences during the month of October leading up to a 3-day virtual conference, November 15-17. These tracks engage Learners, Educators, and Leaders. Each parallel track includes a core learning experience with various sessions, networking opportunities and workshops. The virtual conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, workshops, and networking activities that generally focus on four themes: humanitarian logistics, climate change, healthcare, and human rights.

GBSN Beyond provides attendees numerous opportunities for engagement, and we as an organization have always prided ourselves on delivering unique and innovative experiences. Entertainment has always been a priority. This year, GBSN Beyond will feature a Music. Art. Heals. Performance Series. Through this Performance Series, we hope to overcome barriers of language, religion, culture, and geography, and unite our global audience around the healing and joy performing arts brings.

These performances will be highlighted throughout the entire GBSN Beyond event experience. This includes the parallel tracks in the month of October and during the Virtual Conference Nov 15-17.

Help us bring performing arts to our global audience. 

Submission Categories

Because of the virtual nature of this year’s conference, artists are encouraged to submit their work in one of the following categories:

1. Pre-Recorded Performance Collective
2. Live Video Performance
3. Single Location and Solo Short 
4. Outside The Box

Submission Category Details

Performance Category 1: Pre-Recorded Performance Collective

Submissions should consider the following guidelines:

• 20-30 minutes in length
• Between 2-4 performances included in the collective. Diversity in talent and style is encouraged.
• Properly edited, produced and recorded with multiple camera angles

Chosen “Category 1” performances will receive a stipend estimated between $400 – $800 for the entire team of artists and complimentary passes to the virtual conference. 

Performance Category 2: Live Video Performance

Submissions should consider the following guidelines:

• Performances chosen will be performed via livestream from performer’s location(s) through GBSN’s conference platform
• Performances chosen can be performed to one or multiple cameras, i.e. multiple people in multiple locations
• 10-12 minutes or less in length

Chosen “Category 2” projects will receive a stipend estimated between $200 – $300 and complimentary all-access passes to the virtual conference.

Performance Category 3: Single Location and Solo Short 

Submissions should consider the following guidelines:

• Projects chosen will be performed via livestream from a single location through conference platform
• Projects chosen will be performed to one camera, i.e. a single individual or multiple people in a single location
• 5-8 minutes maximum in length
• Solo pieces of any format including: Stand-up comedy, Solo Performance Artist, Live Poetry, Web-Cam Style, Documentary Style, etc.
• Multiple artist pieces of any format including: drama, comedy, musical theatre, etc.

Chosen “Category 3” performances will receive an estimated stipend between $75 – $175.

Performance Category 4: Outside the Box

• Submitted if all three (3) other categories do not fit for your performance. 
• If your piece doesn’t fit in any box, then submit here and create your own!

Chosen “Category 4” projects will receive a stipend commensurate with other stipends given and complimentary all-access passes to the virtual conference.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• 19 July, 2021 – Call for Performances Opens
• 20 September, 2021 – Call for Performances Closes
• 22 September, 2021 – Selected Performers are Notified