“ Powerful, raw, vital, fearless, thought-provoking. I have never seen anything quite like it.” – LIFT 2024 Audience Member
“A gut-punching performance that will leave you in splits.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – A Young(ish) Perspective
With three world premieres, dynamic collaborations, participatory projects and iconic presentations. LIFT 2024 was a moment for Londoners to come together during a year of continued complex global events and uncertainties. Amidst the climate crisis; cost of living crisis; war and turmoil in a number of global regions; and a year where 62 countries vote in national elections (49% of the world’s population).
Alongside reaching audiences of 10,000+, working with 15+ partners, 13 lead artists, the festival also created paid opportunities for more than 50+ local artists and 55+ local freelancers, including nine wonderful early-career composers from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The Festival also supported cultural sector career entry points through three festival placements and roles for 42 amazing volunteers.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s festival happen and we can’t wait to start sharing our plans for LIFT 2026 with you.
LIFT 2024
