To apply, you must:

  • Have a fully formed River Thames, waterway or sustainability themed project in development.
  • Have experience on at least one artistic project.
  • We are particularly interested in projects which explore themes of sustainability and the environment and how this links to the Thames.
  • Takes place in London on or around the Thames between 1 - 30 September 2025.
  • The event should be delivered to both a digital platform and an event space. We require all events to be multiplatform to ensure we can reach the widest and most diverse audience. We can help advise on this.
  • Need a Venue? We can assist in locating exciting, unique river locations. Please note venue costs may still be attached. You are welcome to apply with a venue in mind.
  • All ticket sales must come through our ticketing platform. We will charge you for ticket sales administration at a rate of 10% plus vat on all sales – this invoice will be deducted from your ticket sales income prior to settlement.

 

We are committed to working towards a more diverse cultural sector. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we are particularly keen to hear from Black, Asian and Majority Ethnic, LGBTQIA+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who self-identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our teams. 

Check out our 2024 Seed Funder Progamme here.

By applying to the Totally Thames Festival Seed Funder you will automatically apply to be part of Totally Thames Festival.

 

What We Offer

  • Seed Money
    You can apply for a maximum of £1000.
  • Marketing Package (worth £2000)
    Inclusion in Totally Thames’ Marketing and PR Campaign.
    A bespoke video content package.
  • Development/progress meetings
    Development, mentoring and support meetings with the team to help you plan your next steps.
  • Networking
    Opportunities to network and make new connections with industry professionals.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out the application form below. If you would rather answer the questions in a video please send this to Annabel.

  • Apply by: Monday 10 March @ 10am.
  • Interviews will take place week commencing 24 March.

 

Got an idea you want to chat through? We will be holding online one to one catch ups WC 10th & 17th Feb, contact Annabel to book your place. Please note these are given on a first come first serve. 

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Annabel Taylor-Munt

Totally Thames Programme Manager

Annabel completed her Degree in Design at Goldsmiths University of London, before going on to receive various grants to write and produce moving image work. Taking a keen interest in community-focused projects and local history she joined the Thames Festival Team as an intern in the heritage department before becoming the Totally Thames Programme Manager.

Totally Thames Festival 2025: Call-out For Proposals!

Do you have a performance, visual art, digital project or film about heritage, community, environmental, or river activities? Are you inspired the River Thames, waterways and sustainability? Apply to participate in Totally Thames festival 2025.

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About You
Contact Number
Email Address
Website
Socials

Link to your social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)

Have you taken part in Totally Thames before?
You Are?
Event
Project Venue/Requirements

Please note down venues you are considering/have secured.

Need a location? Have the opportunity to present work in unique riverside locations.

We have previously worked with venues such as Theatreship, Master Shipwrights House and Crossness Pumping Station. Locations are not guaranteed and may still have a cost associated with them. Venues will be selected based on applications; you are welcome to apply with a venue already secured.

 

Category
Borough & Age Suitability
Ticketing

Ticket Price. As a Seed Funder you must use Thames Festival Trusts ticketing system. We take 10% net of VAT of ticket sales to cover admin and all credit card fees.

Portfolio

On no more than 4 pages of A4 please show a selection of your previous work which best describes your Totally Thames festival project. Please include video links with passwords. Upload your files here.

Does your project already have funding?
Budget

E.g. £300 towards artists free, £500 towards production, £200 towards taking part in Totally Thames festival video marketing material. 

 

Budget

Please upload a budget. Upload your files.

Are you happy to be accepted into Totally Thames programme without the seed funding?
Submit

Submitting this form means you have agreed to have read the application/submission guidance notes.

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