In a world where young people feel increasingly disconnected, ISTA festivals offer a vital space to reconnect—through creativity, collaboration, and shared stories.
At a time when education prioritises outcomes over exploration, ISTA champions process, play, and artistic discovery—nurturing confidence, curiosity, and self-awareness.
More than just arts events, they are transformative journeys that foster empathy, ignite imagination, and build essential life skills.
In small, artist-led ensembles, students work together to devise original performances inspired by a shared theme. Whether through theatre, movement, music, or multimedia, each piece is shaped by the voices in the room.
It’s a space to experiment, take creative risks, and craft something meaningful—without the pressure of competition or perfection.
Each festival begins with a local story and a global theme—connecting participants to the place, the people, and the wider world. Through inquiry, reflection, and creative response, students explore big ideas such as identity, justice, or resilience.
These stories become a powerful lens through which they interpret the world—and their place in it.
In small, artist-led ensembles, students work together to devise original performances inspired by a shared theme. Whether through theatre, movement, music, or multimedia, each piece is shaped by the voices in the room.
It’s a space to experiment, take creative risks, and craft something meaningful—without the pressure of competition or perfection.
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