Big Top Label21 June 2017
The Circus Manifesto, initiated by István Újhelyi, member of the European Parliament, has foreseen the elaboration of the Big Top quality assurance system for circuses.
The Big Top Label (BTL) first workshop took place in Brussels on the 31st of May. It was a historical event as two circus-theme meetings never have been held within 7 months at the European Parliament.
The workshop focused on collecting ideas how to build up an objective, effective, transparent, comprehensive, impartial and fair system. The professional framework will be developed by circus stakeholders and independent, external experts.
Mr. Urs Pilz, President of the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque and the European Circus Association, represented both organizations together with Zsuzsanna Mata. Mr. Pilz emphasized the importance of the creation of the new system and accentuated that both organizations are ready and willing to offer a platform and professional input for BTL.
The new project aims to distinguish circuses by quality regardless whether they are small or big, whether they are traditional or new, with or without animals, touring or permanent, performing in tent, arena or theater. It is a complex task but the only viable method to make it work.
It will be designed to operate all over Europe independently from national regulations.
BTL would be great for promotion and for business too at the same time. It should offer advantage for all those ready to participate and support those circuses, companies which are willing to participate.
All your ideas and comments are welcome. Please share your thoughts on the Federation’s Facebook site.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s communication on World Circus Day 201711 April 2017
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque is an official partner of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival(SFF), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Festival, first time ever, has chosen circus arts as the main theme of the 10 days events end of June and beginning of July on the Mall in Washington.
Read the SFF communication on 15th April, World Circus Day 2017
