Dear Friends of the Artistika,
We would like to thank everyone for the fantastic 2017 edition of “Artistika”. The “Artistika” in Visp, the “Artistika of the Sea”, the “Kids show” and the “Winnergala” in Zermatt have exceeded all our expectations. We would especially like to thank the Walliser Kantonal Bank for the two extravaganzas and to all the spectators for the sold-out shows.
We have already begun feverishly working on the “Artistika” 2018 edition, which thanks to our presenting sponsor “Basler Versicherung” and all our other partners, will take place on the 17th of March 2018. Tickets are already on sale at the “La Poste” theater in Visp. We will also be returning to the High Seas in 2018. The MS Europa 2 will be traveling with the “Artistika of the Sea” from Hamburg to Dublin in September 2018. More information about that adventure will follow.
Attention all Acrobats!
You can gladly apply for both the “Aristika” in Visp as well as “Artistika of the Sea”.
We are looking forward to the coming year.
Karmin Habli and Oliver Imboden
Artistika Festival Saturday, 17.3.2018
A highlight in the Visp theater "La Poste" event calendar : "The Sixth International Artistry festival in Switzerland"
After five sold-out editions, sensational reviews from experts as well as the audience, the budding festival is proud to present it's sixth production.
The Artistika presents the sophisticated art form in which the human body seems to defy the physical laws thus captivating the audience from young and old. Far from the circus roof show artists their skills, direct, close and without the safety of a double bottom. Six selected stars of the circus scene will compete at the sixth ARTISTIKA for the highly prized trophy.
An international jury of artists, which shall also prove their work by presenting their skills on this very special night, will have the not so easy task of choosing the winner. In addition to the juries’ choice of winner, the audience will also be allowed to elect its winner. True to the Artistika tradition, an Artistika for lifetime achievement will also be presented during the evening. The lifetime achievement award goes to Nathalie Enterline. The proud Patron of the sixth Artistika is René Marik.
Artistika of the Sea MS Europa 2
Lifestyle, luxury and a maximum of 500 guests: This is the premium cruise ship of an extraordinaire class. The EUROPA 2 combines the highest of standards with adventure and relaxation to all with the freedom to follow all personal desires - with style and class, informal and individual. The Europe 2 with its original concept is ahead of her time compared to other cruise ships. This has only been confirmed by numerous awards she has received, such as "Best ship in the world" -. For us this is not only international recognition but an incentive as well. With the Artistika of the Sea, the MS EUROPA 2 together with Artistika takes high sea entertainment the next level. The journey takes place from the 10th of September 2018 until the 19th of September 2018 (9 days not including flight, arrival/departure dates). The cruise with travel this time from Dublin to Hamburg. Exclusively only on board the EUROPA 2: the third international circus festival to be held on the high seas. Who will be awarded by a renowned jury as Best among the best and win the Artistika of the Sea in Gold? Artists from around the world can apply from now until the 15th of Dezember. 2017 for the chance to compete in the Artistika & Artistika of the Sea 2018. The organizers of Artistika will screen the applications and then invite six artists to compete at one of the competitions either Artistika in Visp or Artistika of the Sea.
Winner Prizes The trophies of the Artistika and the Artistika of the Sea, are cast in bronze, designed by French sculptor Benjamin Georgeaud are hand crafted specifically for this event. Each trophy is therefore unique. All prizes will be paid on the evening of the event in cash. The Artistika of the Sea winners will receive their prize money in Euros. (€ 5.000.-- Gold / €3.000.-- Silver / € 1.500.-- Bronze / € 1.500.-- Audience Award)
The winners of Artistika Visp and Artistika of the Sea 2018 are obliged to assume a place in the Artistika Jury in 2019 as well as make a paid appearance (with their winning act) in 2019 at either Artistika in Visp or at the Artistika of the Sea for a fee of 2.500.-- Swiss Frances (travel expenses and room and board will be fully paid). The organizers will make the final decision about which jury the winner will attend.
Artistika in Gold Cash prize if 5.000.-- Swiss Frances In addition, the winner is committed to two paid performances: 1) A Guest Appearance (travel expenses and room and board will be fully paid) in November 2019 at the gala from our main sponsor "Basler insurance" for a salary of 2.500.-- Swiss Francs. 2) As a Jury Member and performance (with their wining act) in March 2019 at either the Artistika in Visp or Artistika of the Sea for a salary of 2.500.-- Swiss Frances (travel expenses and room and board will be fully paid). The organizers will make the final decision about which jury the winner will attend.
Artistika in silver A cash prize of 3.000.-- Swiss Francs
Artistika in Bronze A cash prize of 1.500.-- Swiss Francs
Audience Award A cash prize of 1.500 Swiss Francs
Furthermore, all participants of Artistika in Visp will receive a paid guest appearance at the "Artistika Winner Gala 2018" on the 21st of March 2018 at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt 5 Sterne World Leading Hotel. This is only valid if the act is implementable in Mont Cervin. Acts that have a complicated structures and features or exceed the height of 4 meters cannot be installed.
Enrollment
The Artisika a purely acrobatic event therefore performances such as juggling, comedy, magic, acts involving animals, etc are excluded from participation. All acrobats who are over 18 years of age may apply.
All props such as straps, harness, lifelines, etc. required for their performance must be supplied by the applicant. Sound and lighting technology, as well as suspension points and features are available on site. Technical requirements of the theater and cultural center La Poste can be found here."
The organizers for both festivals will cover travel costs. Board (50 Swiss Francs per day and acrobat (!!! Just in Switzerland!!!)) will be provided on site in cash. Overnight stay in 3 star Hotel Visperhof in Visp for is free of charge. Arrival the Atrisika in Visp may begin no sooner than the 11th of March 2018 and goes until the 23th of March. Dates for "Artistika of the Sea" is set for all from, 10th of September 2018 until the 19th of September 2018 (excluding the arrival/departure to Dublin and return flight from Hamburg). These are fixed dates so an earlier arrival and or departure is not possible!
Furthermore, the artists commit to performing their performance, the day after the Artistika in Visp, at the Kids show, on the 18th of March 2018 in the afternoon without receiving additional salary.
All participants of Artistika in Visp, will additionally receive a salary of 1.000.-- Swiss Francs for performing their acts at the "Winner Gala 2018" which will take place on Wednesday, the 21st of March 2018 at the Hotel Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt.
Candidates are not able to decide for which competition they are applying for: the Artistika in Visp (incl. The Kids Show and Winner Gala in Zermatt) or for Artistika of the Sea. The decision is solely up to the organizers.
There will be no liability covered by the organizer for the performances. After the selection of candidates is made a detailed agreement will be sent to the applicant, which must be returned no later than the 15th Dezember 2017. The selection of participants is solely up to the organizers.
All other headings on the German site are self-explanatory (TV, video image, etc.)
Our TV-broadcaster is canal9. The TV station will record the show and show the entire show, as well as in parts of it, in the transmission area. The organizer will show the artists number on our website as well on facebook. Likewise, the organizer is entitled to use pictures and videos, with consultation of artist, for advertising and other documentations.
Thank you for your interest. Karim Habli and Olivier Imboden.
Please send us your application documents by 15th of December 2017 by post to:
Karim Habli
Rittinen 24
CH 3924 St. Niklaus
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For further information: Tel 0041 7872 17167
Your application must contain the following:
A telling video of the performance on DVD or YouTube link etc.
Printable photographic material (JPG, 300 dpi)
Technical Rider