Idea Submission
Creative Circus
A Big-Top themed participatory night of Entertainment & Arts - A collaboration of Underground Music versus BBoy battles versus Artists.
Submitted by CreativeCircus.
Welcome to Creative Circus.
So, introductions first. We are Nick, Bri and Si.
We go by the name of Mo~Skua.
We've been friends forever, sharing a love of music, design, film, photography, animation, art and education, and let's not forget vintage trainers. We also work together or have done in Manchester Ad agencies at some point in our careers. We all wanted what we couldn't have. A great night featuring everything we liked.
So we built it. And thankfully, they came.
Initially, we started because we had mates who were in bands from both Manchester and Liverpool, we knew DJ’s and artists, and thought it would be smart to put them all together in one venue. So we all chipped in, and made it so.
Creative Circus is an unusual mash up of the best unsigned indie talent we can find (up to five bands per night, via a casting), mixed with... wait for it... World champion BBOY breakdancers, choreographed to the indie sound, for the first time ever, makes for a visually stunning set. It shouldn't work, but it really does. Simultaneously, there were 13 blank A1 canvases surrounding the room with paints and markers attached to each for anyone to create or leave comments and work alongside the artists. Just like a Circus we change our venues. Unlike a Circus we kept it free admission, and thanks to sponsors - free beer (Tsing Tao and Asahi), which as you can imagine, destroyed our attendance records. We even gave away a tattoo, signed artwork and art materials as a prizes. We were recently approached by Onitsuka Tiger, as they wanted to be part of what was happening, and kindly paid for posters, flyers, and gave us stuff to give away on the night for a couple of the shows. We contacted a few independent Northwest record labels to see if any acts wanted a little more 'underground' exposure. Wigan lads the Suzuki's from Deltasonic records stepped up to the plate and did a great one-off set with World B-Boy champion B-Boy Mouse and the Floor Gangz performing on a catwalk. Regular acts include our now resident DJ Kooky, a guitar band from Manchester - NoFlash, a rock band from Liverpool - WeKindred, and an incredible electronica band Frozen Smoke also from Liverpool. The invitation was out. Manchesters best ad directors (see promo clips) jumped on board, as did Art Directors, Photographers, Fashion Stylists, Animators, VJ's, Choreographers, Poets and even random performers - some bring acoustic guitars, and jump on stage for 5 mins in-between acts. Some are good, some are horrible, but that's all part of the show's 'expect the unexpected' quality. We've tons of ideas to make our nights even more amazing and would love to come and talk to you about making it so.
Watch the films and get a taste of what happens if you run away with the Creative Circus. Peace and Mo~Love, The Mo-Skua lads
Heard you wanted a trapeze/tight rope act above the bands...Your on!
Posted by sweenymod on Oct 10th, 2009
All my fave things. Like the idea of bands playing in a half pipe with bmx/skate in front/back. Ballsy lads.
Posted by eyeballrun on Oct 10th, 2009
Loved this show, this would go down well in Edinburgh. Thought about it? You should. One life, etc.
Posted by divinecom on Oct 10th, 2009
Your right, 'it shouldn't work' but it really does. Love it.
Posted by bowdie24 on Oct 10th, 2009
I'm in that film, yay!!!! Good work fellas! Can't wait to roll again!
Posted by jagday on Oct 10th, 2009
Heard a lot of good stuff about the Circus, will deffo make the next one - big new manc fest? Yeeeaaaaahhhh!!!!!!
Posted by sherisaid on Oct 10th, 2009
I'd love this to become a regular thang, good luck men!!!!!x
Posted by zbell on Oct 10th, 2009
This night is huge! I need my circus fix again soon, get it back up and going! :P
Posted by Arcadeia on Oct 9th, 2009
Cant wait, another quality night out with the girls.
Posted by hazel on Oct 9th, 2009
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get it OOOOOOOOWWWWWNNN!!!!!
Posted by markfuturework on Oct 9th, 2009
The nights are fab - expect the unexpected!
Posted by nayet74 on Oct 9th, 2009
WeKindred V Mouse V Suzuki's mental - Bring the battle to the floor!
Posted by deepheat on Oct 9th, 2009
..............sick!
Posted by robinw on Oct 9th, 2009
what he said
Posted by markslipknot on Oct 9th, 2009
this is going to be awesome dude lad man sick wicked gnarly cowabunga yee haa!! Groovy baby yeah son. Get in there, sounds well mint. It'll be reet good.
Posted by tom_mouse on Oct 9th, 2009
oooooooooooooo me like lot lad cool in it
Posted by markslipknot on Oct 9th, 2009
I cant wait for this! It sounds like a superb night!!
Posted by tom_mouse on Oct 9th, 2009
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Posted by Rosteez on Oct 9th, 2009
A full on one night festival! love it lads
Posted by bboy_crush on Oct 9th, 2009
A must have for Manchester
Posted by stamp on Oct 9th, 2009
Its all good baby!
Posted by barron-mew on Oct 9th, 2009
Marvellous stuff.
Posted by Calamine on Oct 9th, 2009
This is amazing! Creative Circus tour we'd love to jam top $
Posted by nik on Oct 9th, 2009
simple the best you know they rock
Posted by prince on Oct 9th, 2009
top sounds top bring it home top top top
Posted by mike on Oct 9th, 2009
Sounds good, bring it home!
Posted by adamrichardson on Oct 9th, 2009
We'd love to jam, how do we 'cast'?
Posted by Knievel on Oct 8th, 2009
We'd love to jam, how do we 'cast'?
Posted by Knievel on Oct 8th, 2009
Love the idea for a funk set with ballet dancers! Only at Creative Circus! Bring it on!
Posted by stoopidfly on Oct 8th, 2009
The Creative circus is a riot of unpredictable noise and colour. A great night out. Lookin forward to shooting the next one- Let's have it lads!
Posted by chrisgaff on Oct 8th, 2009
Can't think of a better combo of ace ideas, good luck lads.
Posted by starsky on Oct 8th, 2009
Of the moment! Fantastic!
Posted by sallyburch on Oct 8th, 2009
Creative Circus has given us a fab night out especially WeKindred !!
Posted by serpicojkm on Oct 8th, 2009
Creative Circus is Educational Eclectic Enjoyment.
Posted by Alkaliacid on Oct 8th, 2009
Windred at Creative Circus, Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!
Posted by phoebe12 on Oct 8th, 2009
Creative Circus is brilliant :D love it!
Posted by emunk on Oct 5th, 2009
best underground night around!
Posted by petebrown on Oct 5th, 2009
This is amazing! Creative Circus tour!!!
Posted by Searyous on Oct 5th, 2009
Having been to most of the creative cirucs events, you really can expect the unexpected. Amazing
Posted by Ged on Oct 4th, 2009
Creative Circus - Dishing out free love since 2008! INSPIRED
Posted by unkleken on Oct 4th, 2009
Fun Lovin, People Boppin, Marker Streakin, Floor Shakin hell of night! BE THERE!
Posted by charli_the on Oct 4th, 2009
Great stuff. I love the energy of the Circus nights
Posted by murtaghj on Oct 4th, 2009
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