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Artists & Performers

Meet the talent bringing Arts by the Sea 2025 to life

Arts by the Sea 2025 brings together an exceptional lineup of artists and performers from across the UK and beyond. From established names to emerging talent, our programme celebrates the diversity and excellence of contemporary performance.

14+ Artists

Multiple Disciplines

3 Featured Artists

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Cirque Bijou

Based in Bristol, Cirque Bijou creates spectacular outdoor circus performances that combine aerial artistry, live music, and community participation. With over a decade of experience in creating large-scale shows, they bring technical excellence and creative vision to every performance. Their work celebrates the power of collective storytelling and the magic of live performance.

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Cirque Bijou

Bristol-based circus company creating spectacular outdoor performances

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Featured Artists

Our Artist in Residence and Associate Artist create unique works that embody this year's theme: WE ARE HERE.

Artist in Residence

Gabrielle Parker

Artist in Residence Gabrielle Parker is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of identity, belonging, and community. Her practice spans installation, performance, and participatory art, always seeking to create meaningful connections between people and places. For Arts by the Sea 2025, Gabrielle is creating site-specific work that responds to the festival's "WE ARE HERE" theme.

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Associate Artist

Bobby Brewer

Associate Artist Bobby Brewer is a master craftsperson working primarily with willow and natural materials. His large-scale sculptural installations transform public spaces, creating connections between natural materials and urban environments. Bobby's work has been featured in festivals and galleries across the UK, always bringing a sense of wonder and environmental consciousness to his creations.

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