Elemental

Elemental in the East Midlands are pleased to be welcoming Frank Wilson as keynote speaker.

Frank Wilson has over 20 years experience as a creator, curator and producer of large scale public events.

As the founder/director of the Stockton International Riverside Festival (established in 1988), Frank has developed a superb network of contacts with performers and creative producers specialising in outdoor and site specific work. Beginning in 1992 when he worked as a programmer on the government sponsored European Arts Festival, he has also undertaken a number of high profile commissions and projects as curator and creative producer. Since the end of 1999 these have been delivered through his company Event International.

Clipper Theatre courtesy of Frank Wilson

In 2005 Frank was the creative force behind “Cresting the Waves” the Eve of Parade of Sail event for the Newcastle Gateshead visit of the Tall Ships Race. This single event attracted an audience estimated at between 150,000 – 250,000 people. In 2006 Frank organised the Mapping the Streets international Street Arts Conference which attracted delegates from five countries.

Theater Titanick - image supplied by Frank Wilson

For the past five years Frank has been the international programmer for the Chaoyang International Spring Carnival in Beijing, and was appointed Padrino (special advisor) for performances in public spaces at EXPO 2008 in Zaragoza, Spain.

Gob Squad, image supplied by Frank Wilson

Frank is currently chair of the U.K Independent Street Arts Network, and a founder member of the Without Walls and Meridians outdoor performance consortia.