CONNEC+ is an initiative by the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis, as long as social distancing rules are in place for general health and wellbeing.
Discover, take part, create, engage and #StayAlertSaveLives!
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© Regina Marti
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SEASON'S GREETINGS
This most unusual year is slowly drawing to a close and even though fairy lights are twinkling, the aroma of mulled wine is in the air and Christmas carols are ringing out... many things will be different this festive season. Regina Marti’s wholesome, endearing fibre creatures, her work and story are featured this week on our Instagram, to bring joy to old and young!
Be safe, and we wish you all the best for 2021. We will be back on 14 January!
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© Film still
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FRANCESCA BAGLIONE
From 80s leg-warmers and custard pies to bird raves, discover Francesca Baglione’s wonderful live art universe! In our latest micro-documentary, Francesca Baglione, aka Miss High Leg Kick, introduces us to her work, from intimate cabaret performances to the creation of large-scale events.
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© Nonclassical. Film by Yannick Mosimann
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SOUND JOURNEY: SWITZERLAND
Watch and listen to innovative, experimental contemporary soundscapes from Switzerland. British producer and broadcaster Nick Luscombe curated a compilation and video following a research trip to explore the current activities of Swiss academic music.
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© Reverting to Type 2020
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Standpoint Gallery, London and online
REVERTING TO TYPE 2020
Until 29 January 2021
You’re invited to a visual riot. Graphic designer Sarah Boris takes part in an exhibition of contemporary letterpress protest posters curated by New North Press. Featuring the work of 100 artists from 16 countries, the physical and the virtual exhibitions give voice to what was worth protesting about in 2020.
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© Newsroom Theatre Company
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THE MAGIC BARREL ORGAN
This musical fairy-tale adventure follows the journey of four unlikely friends and their barrel organ to help the bedridden ruler of the kingdom. Singer and performer Benjamin Fröhlich has adapted this Swiss classic and gathered a cast of 50 professionals, amateurs, teens and kids. They recorded remotely both to workshop and to promote a crowdfunding campaign to bring the show onto the stage as soon as possible.
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© Swiss Embassy UK
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WINTER IN SOKCHO
The cold landscapes of Sokcho, South Korea, await you. The Birmingham Literature Festival interviewed literary translator Aneesa Abbas Higgins and author Elisa Shua Dusapin on the novel Winter in Sokcho. Search for the podcast ‘Birmingham Lit Fest Presents...’ in your podcast provider.
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