Magenta Juggling Convention

Magenta Juggling Convention 5.-7.7.2024

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In the summer of 2024, Sirkus Magenta will be hosting its first juggling convention, Magenta Juggling Convention (MJC). The convention starts on Friday 5th of July at 4pm and ends on Sunday 7th of July at 6pm. Convention will be located at Sirkus Magenta’s venue, Itäkatu 7. There will be workshops, games, renegade-show, and of course, lots of juggling throughout the weekend. The event is suitable for everyone, you don’t need previous experience in juggling or your own equipment.

We are proud to present to you these masters of juggling and circus who will lead workshops at the Magenta Juggling Convention: Kai Kuutamo, Rosa Laukkanen, Antti Nerg ja Heikki Tolin, Simon Llewellyn, Tea Tingria, Roni Jernfors, Leo Kaipiainen, Eetu Ranta and Tobias Seubert.

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Timetable

Friday 5.7.
16:00 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 – 18:30 Opening Ceremony
18:30 – 19:30 Introduction to different juggling equipment (workshop)
19:30 – 21:00 Juggling for beginners by Leo Kaipiainen (workshop)
19:00 – 20:00 Diabolo intermediate + vertax by Eetu Ranta (workshop)
21:00 – 23:00 Fire jam at Ystävyydenpuisto

Saturday 6.7.
08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 Hoop manipulation by Tea Tingria (workshop)
11:00 – 12:00 Seb’s mess with clubs by Leo Kaipiainen (workshop)
12:00 – 13:00 Diabolo basics by Eetu Ranta (workshop)
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch time
14:00 – 15:00 Poi by Tobias Seubert (workshop)
15:00 – 16:00 Shoulder pads staffs by Roni Jernfors (workshop)
16:00 – 17:30 Passing with clubs by Antti Nerg and Heikki Tolin (workshop)
18:00 – 20:00 Open stage
20:30 – 22:00 Juggling games
23:00 onwards Renegade

Sunday 7.7.
08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 Cascade with staffs by Roni Jernfors (workshop)
11:00 – 12:00 Hat juggling by Simon Llewellyn (workshop)
12:00 – 13:00 Ball juggling “stacks” by Kai Kuutamo (workshop)
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch time
14:00 – 17:00 Volley club tournament
14:00 – 15:00 Hoops by Rosa Laukkanen (workshop)
17:00 – 18:00 Ending ceremony
18:00 End

Tickets

Tickets 80 €, buy your ticket by registering via this form. Tickets are also available at the door (paying methods MobilePay and card). One day ticket costs 50 € and is only available at the door.

It’s possible to stay overnight at the venue with your own sleeping bag, but for security and cost reasons, a sleepover will cost an additional €20 and will be allowed only for adults (+18).

Magenta’s circus venue is located in the urban area of Itäkeskus, in close proximity to lots of shops and restaurants. However, for those who want to save some money and support Magenta, you can preorder lunch through the same registration form for only €5 per lunch.

If you want to help out with organizing and volunteering during the convention or have any questions related to MJC, get in touch with .

Open Stage

On Saturday, 6th of July at 18:00, there will be an Open Stage. Anyone can come to see the Open Stage for a cost of 6€ adults, kids between 7-15 years 3 € and kids between 0-6 years 0 € . Don’t hesitate to invite your friends and enjoy the show. Here is the Facebook page for the event.

Performing:

• Kai Kuutamo, juggling
• Eetu Ranta, diabolo
• Duo Kahjo, contact staff
• Valosirkus Spektri, duo dance act with silk fans and led hula hoops
• Hupiryhmä Sammu, staff juggling

FAQ

1. Can I get a ticket at the door?
Yes you can buy a ticket for the entire weekend at the door for the price of 80€ or a day ticket for 50 € (available only at the door).

2. Can I bring my kids?
Yes you can bring kids under 7 years old for free. Older kids pay full price. You are responsible that they don’t put themselves or anyone else in danger and that they do not disturb other participants. Keep in mind that the event is primarily for adults.

3. Will there be showers available?
There are two showers available at the premises.

4. Is there a kitchen available?
There is a kitchen available at the convention. It has a microwave, fridge, oven and basic cooking equipment. There is also an extra microwave available in the lobby.

5. Are there shops or restaurants nearby?
Magenta Juggling Convention is in Sirkus Magenta which is located inside the ITIS shopping mall. ITIS has lots of restaurants and shops. Closest shop to the convention is LIDL and it’s located 1 minute walk from the garage entrance.

6. Where can I sleep?
One training hall will be allocated for sleeping between 11pm and 7am. There will be some crash mats available but beside that one should bring their own sleeping bag.

7. What if I get locked out?
Entrance doors will be locked between 11pm and 7am. If you need to get inside between those hours you can talk with volunteer on the shift by calling the convention number: 04578746836.

8. Can I store my valuables somewhere?
For those who stay overnight there’s a possibility of storing valuables in Magenta’s office which will be locked at all times. Only a few trusted volunteers will have keys to the office.

9. Do I need to know how to juggle for this event?
This event is open for everyone, so you do not need to know how to juggle and this would be a great opportunity to learn. There will be workshops for all levels.’

10. What equipment is there available for use?
Magenta has plenty of juggling equipment available such as balls, clubs, flowersticks, hoops, rings, diabolos, hats, staffs. There is not necessarily enough of everything for everyone and for the best experience it’s advisable to have your own equipment.

11. Will there be food at the event?
At the event there will be vegan lunch for 7 € per person or for 5 € if you preorder lunch when you purchase the convention ticket.

More information at the Facebook event.

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Isännöimme kesällä 2024 ensimmäistä jongleeraustapahtumaamme, Magenta Juggling Conventionia (MJC). Tapahtuma alkaa pe 5. heinäkuuta klo 16 ja päättyy su 7. heinäkuuta klo 18. Tapahtuma järjestetään sirkustilassamme Helsingissä, osoitteessa Itäkatu 7. Luvassa on työpajoja, pelejä, renegade-show ja tietysti paljon jongleerausta koko viikonlopun. Tilaisuus sopii kaikille, et tarvitse aikaisempaa kokemusta jongleerauksesta tai omia varusteita. 

Ylpeänä esittelemme teille nämä jongleerauksen ja sirkuksen mestarit, jotka ohjaavat työpajoja Magenta Juggling Conventionissa: Kai Kuutamo, Rosa Laukkanen, Antti Nerg ja Heikki Tolin, Simon Llewellyn, Tea Tingria, Roni Jernfors, Leo Kaipiainen, Eetu Ranta ja Tobias Seubert.

Turvallisemman tilan ohjeet

Aikataulu

Perjantai 5.7.
16:00 – 18:00 Rekisteröityminen
18:00 – 18:30 Avajaisseremonia
18:30 – 19:30 Johdatus erilaisiin jongleerausvälineisiin (työpaja)
19:30 – 21:00 Jongleerausta aloittelijoille (työpaja) – Leo Kaipiainen
19:00 – 20:00 Diabolon keskitaso + vertax (työpaja) – Eetu Ranta
21:00 – 23:00 Tulijamit Ystävyydenpuistossa

Lauantai 6.7.
08:00 – 10:00 Aamiainen
10:00 – 11:00 Vannemanipulaatio (työpaja) – Tea Tingria
11:00 – 12:00 Seb’s mess with clubs (työpaja) – Leo Kaipiainen
12:00 – 13:00 Diabolon perusteet (työpaja) – Eetu Ranta
12:00 – 14:00 Lounastauko
14:00 – 15:00 Poi (työpaja) – Tobias Seubert
15:00 – 16:00 Shoulder pads staffs (työpaja) – Roni Jernfors
16:00 – 17:30 Keilojen passailu (työpaja) – Antti Nerg ja Heikki Tolin
18:00 – 20:00 Open stage -tapahtuma
20:30 – 22:00 Jongleerauspelejä
23:00 Renegade

Sunnuntai 7.7.
08:00 – 10:00 Aamiainen
10:00 – 11:00 Cascade with staffs (työpaja) – Roni Jernfors
11:00 – 12:00 Hattujongleeraus (työpaja) – Simon Llewellyn
12:00 – 13:00 Pallojongleeraus “pinot” (työpaja) – Kai Kuutamo
12:00 – 14:00 Lounastauko
14:00 – 17:00 Lentopalloturnaus
14:00 – 15:00 Vanne (työpaja) – Rosa Laukkanen
17:00 – 18:00 Päätösseremonia
18:00 Tilaisuus päättyy

Liput

Lipunmyynti on nyt käynnissä! Lippu maksaa 80 €, hanki lippsui rekisteröitymällä tällä lomakkeella. Lippuja on myynnissä myös ovella (maksutavat MobilePay ja korttimaksu). Yhden päivän lippu maksaa 50 € ja niitä on saatavilla vain ovelta.

Yöpyminen tapahtumapaikalla on mahdollista omalla makuupussilla. Turvallisuus- ja kustannussyistä yöpyminen maksaa 20 € ja se on sallittu vain aikuisille (+18).

Magentan sirkustila sijaitsee Itäkeskuksessa, lähellä monia kauppoja ja ravintoloita. On myös mahdollista ennakkotilata lounas ilmoittautumisen yhteydessä hintaan 5 € per lounas.

Jos haluat auttaa tapahtuman järjestämisessä tai sinulla on kysyttävää MJC:stä, ota yhteyttä .

Open Stage

Lauantaina 6.7. klo 18:00 järjestetään Open Stage. Ohjelmassa erilaisia jongleeraus- ja sirkusesityksiä. Tapahtuma on kaikille avoin. Liput ovelta 6 € aikuinen, 7-15-vuotiaat 3 € ja alle kouluikäiset ilmaiseksi. Maksutapana MobilePay ja korttimaksu. Facebook-linkki tapahtumaan.

Esiintymässä:

• Kai Kuutamo, jongleeraus
• Eetu Ranta, diabolo
• Duo Kahjo, kontaktikeppi
• Valosirkus Spektri, ledvanne ja huivit
• Hupiryhmä Sammu, staff juggling