How to apply 

Let us guide you through your application. In case you are unsure whether which category or division fits best for you, please contact us! Please read all rules, guidelines and regulations carefully. 

Your way to tell your story at Pole Theatre Austria

First of all: Thank you for considering competing at Pole Theatre Austria. We cannot wait to watch all of your video entries and are excited to see your performances on stage!

All video entries will be watched and judged by Pole Theater World accredited judges and finalists for Pole Theatre Austria will be chosen by Pole Theatre World after the video judging process. Don't be sad if you are not amongst the finalists. Come as a spectator, celebrate that day with us!

In case you are not sure which category or division fits best for your planned performance, get in contact!

Checklist on your way to apply

1. Read the category and competitor rules and also the ethical guidelines carefully.
2. Choose a category and a division you want to apply for. 

3. Create a video following the video entry guidelines.
4. Upload your video on vimeo or youtube following the video entry guidelines.
5. Make sure to pay your application fee providing your name and email adress  so we can contact you and send us the link to your video entry via e-mail.
6. You will get an email if we can confirm your application, please check your emails (might hide in spam).
7. Note the deadlines: video entry deadline ends on 25.05.2025, finalists will be announced latest by 30.06.2025.
8. Once chosen as a finalist you will receive all further information via email. Please make sure to send us your signed waiver and your lighting sheet in time.
9. For any questions - we are there for you! [email protected]

Dates 2025

Deadline application/video entry 25.5.2025
Announcement of finalists latest by 30.06.2025
Signed Waiver due 31.8.2025
Provide your finalist's documents and files (performance/lighting sheet, music, background video) until 28.09.2025


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