What Actually Happens When You Book a Cultural Show
From first enquiry to the final bow — the full process behind a VPAG booking, written out plainly so you know exactly what to expect.
Journal
The VPAG Journal
Notes on Pakistani performing arts — the traditions behind the performance, and practical guidance on bringing them to your event.
17 articles · page 2 of 3
Visa and Work Permit Support for Performing Artists Crossing Borders
A working guide to the permits performing artists need, who is responsible for what, and the documentation that solves problems before they start.
What a 60-Minute Pakistani Cultural Show Actually Contains
A minute-by-minute breakdown of a standard cultural programme, so an organizer can picture the evening before they commit to it.
Bhangra, Giddha, Kathak, Sufi, Dhamal: Choosing the Right Dance
Each form carries a different meaning and reads differently to an audience. A practical guide to choosing what fits your event.
Dhamal, Nautanki and the Punjabi Stage Traditions
Punjab has a deep tradition of theatrical folk performance beyond dance. Nautanki, Bhand, Tamasha and Dhamal each offer something different for a cultural programme.
International Corporate Events: Programming Cultural Entertainment
How multinational companies in the Gulf, UK and elsewhere use cultural performance, where it works, and the mistakes that make an evening forgettable.
Bring the Spirit of Pakistani Culture to Your Next Event
Planning a wedding, festival, corporate event or cultural programme? Invite VPAG to create a performance your audience will remember.