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There is only one week left to submit applications to next year's decibel Performing Arts Showcase, 13-16 September 2011.

An Arts Council initiative, the showcase is a unique event that provides selected artists and companies with the opportunity to show work to an audience of national and international promoters, producers, programmers, artistic directors and venue managers.

decibel is aimed at artists and companies based in England who are engaged in diverse arts practice, including those who may have had limited opportunities to participate in the arts. It is open to applications from all performance artforms of the highest calibre. This includes musicians (solo artists and groups), theatre companies and practitioners, street and live arts performers, dancers and dance companies, carnival and spoken word artists.

This year you can apply online for the first time. You can also download the decibel artist application form and guidance notes for reference, and access a film of the London artists' information session on the decibel YouTube channel.

The application deadline for decibel Performing Arts Showcase is Wednesday 1 December 2010, 5pm. The programme for next year's showcase will be announced in spring 2011.

Find out more about decibel Performing Arts Showcase.