Artists Commissions in Immersive Experience x 4, Northern Lights Dumfries

We are seeking creatives collaborate with us on the creation of a major new immersive experience for Northern Lights Dumfries 2027.

The live experience will take place over three nights from 29-31 January 2027 and is expected to welcome audiences of approximately 12,000 people as part of Northern Lights Dumfries.

Successful artists will receive a fee of £4,500, alongside accommodation in Dumfries during both the Immersive Lab and production periods where required.

This opportunity builds on the success of previous immersive works including Divided (2025) and Burns Light (2026), both presented as part of Big Burns Supper.

We are interested in collaborating with creatives from a wide range of disciplines who are excited by the possibilities of site-responsive and immersive performance-making. We will select one artist from each of the following disciplines:

Digital (Light Art, Animation, Film, Projection Mapping)
Performance Design (Costume, Lighting or Set Design)
Performance (Dance, Theatre-Making)
Sound (Music or Sound Design)

Availability

Applicants must be available for the following dates:

Immersive Lab: 7-11 September 2026 (Dumfries)
Team Day: 28 November 2026
Production Period: 25-27 January 2027
Preview Performance: 28 January 2027

Following the Immersive Lab, each selected artist will work independently and flexibly over a three-month development period between September and November, supported by a mentor from the creative team. Artists will contribute material towards the final production, with submissions shared at the Team Day on 28 November 2026.

Eligibility

Applicants must be based in Scotland or originally from Scotland.

Information Webinar: Thursday 11 June, 2pm