Carnival people, something is happening — and we need to pay attention. Across the UK, there is a growing conversation about carnival’s “direction,” its “standards,” and even its future identity. On one side, new initiatives are emerging through structures linked to Arts Council England and OutdoorArtsUK, where carnival is increasingly positioned within the wider “outdoor arts” framework. On the other hand, we are now seeing independent calls for a “carnival standards manifesto,” inviting the public to define what carnival should be. At first glance, both developments may seem positive. More attention. More structure. More conversation. But let’s pause and ask…
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