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Dumbworld goes to South America – Artistic Director Reflects

Dumbworld was invited to showcase The Scorched Earth Trilogy at Festival Internacional De Las Artes in Costa Rica and Two Angels Play I Spy at Festival NóM in Chile.   John McIlduff reflects on his travels… There was something really powerful about screening The Scorched Earth Trilogy in Costa Rica, a country that has navigated …

Call for Artists: INSOLITI Jeune Création Residency in Italy

1 – 18 August 2024 INSOLITI is a young multidisciplinary festival with a strong international calling that already in 2023 has become a force of creation, innovation, and artistic and cultural exchange, meeting, supporting, and promoting the creative needs of very young artists and international talents from the best European art schools, thus giving life …

The Flats takes the main prize at CPH:DOX

The main prize DOX:AWARD goes to the dark and very cinematic ‘The Flats’ by Alessandra Celesia (FR, UK, IR, BE).   JURY STATEMENT Our main award recognises not only creative and conceptual daring, but a filmmaker with the humility to realise when the story outgrows its framework, and the confidence to follow where it, and …

Whales, Bats & Anarchy Launch

Dumbworld’s journey into co-creation reached exciting new heights as the doors swung open to our three-stranded exhibitions on Thursday, March 7th, at Artcetera Studio. The Studio buzzed with energy from 6 pm onwards as the public poured in to witness the official launch. John and Brian warmly welcomed everyone, shedding light on the process behind …

Dumbworld presents at Other Voices, Dingle

  Dumbworld in Conversation: On the Art of Co-collaboration and the future of Opera in the age of AI.  When? Friday 1 Dec, 2pm Where? Ireland’s Edge, The Skellig Hotel In this engaging panel discussion, hosted by Dermot McLaughlin, Brian and John will showcase examples of their innovative and award-winning works, three of which will …

Ivor Novello Nomination for The Scorched Earth Trilogy

We are thrilled to finally share some exciting news with you! Brian Irvine and John McIlduff’s remarkable Street Art Opera The Scorched Earth Trilogy, has been honored with a nomination for the prestigious Ivor Novello Award in the category of Best Stage Work. Dumbworld is bursting with joy and extends our heartfelt congratulations to Brian, …

Dumbworld is going to Kilkenny Arts Festival 2023!

10th – 20th August Dumbworld presents… A New Topography of Love, The Scorched Earth Trilogy and the beginning of Where We Bury the Bones. Full Programme here A New Topography of Love An opera, infused video game elements played on a bespoke arcade console. Mon 14 – Tues 15 August Free Entry More Info here …

We are seeking a Senior Producer

We’re hiring! Fixed-term, part-time contract (4 days) Starting: May 2023 Salary: £35,000 Pro Rata Dumbworld is recruiting a SENIOR PRODUCER who will work alongside the Company Manager and the Artistic Directors, with responsibility for developing and delivering brilliant and innovative multi-disciplinary projects. At least three years of experience producing in the creative industries. A full …

The Engaged Composer Symposium

Constellations of Noise | The Engaged Composer Symposium Connecting and Co-creating with Diverse Communities Friday 10th & Saturday 11th March, Cultra Manor (Holywood) Join us for a symposium for composers, artists, musicians, students and any practitioner involved in reaching community groups. Part of the Our Place in Space music programme, in partnership with Dumbworld and …

We are seeking Board Members

We are looking for new board members to strengthen the overall mix of skills across the board, and to add to the deep experience and knowledge of existing board members. Further details on the role and how to apply can be download here: link to download.   Deadline for applications: Monday 20 March 2023.