The goal of the IJA Regional Competition (IRC) is to award high quality juggling routines that feature strong technique, creativity and entertainment value. It awards competitors who push the limits of juggling, while also maintaining a high level of presentation and professionalism.

The IRC UK & Ireland 2026 will take place on the 7th of April, at the British Juggling Convention (BJC) in Penwortham, Preston , England. Learn more about the BJC on their website.

IRC UK & Ireland is open to all legal or permanent residents of the UK and Ireland regions. Team and individual acts are allowed to participate. Performers interested in competing must submit an entry form by the deadline of March 2nd. Entries must meet all requirements outlined in the IRC Rules, including the submission of an unedited video of the competition routine running 5-8 minutes in length. Competitors are required to read all rules prior to entering the competition.

BJC: bjc2026shows@gmail.com
Erin Stephens: stephens@juggle.org

Founded in 2011, the IJA Regional Competition (IRC) brings the IJA Stage Championship model to regional festivals around the world.  The goals of this program include:

• To award competition routines with high caliber performance and technical skill, which are entertaining and marketable to a general public audience;
• To promote the development and enhancement of juggling within each region (competitors must be residents or natives of the stated region);
• To unite the international juggling community by spreading awareness of the juggling culture in each region, through promotion of these events.

IRC Europe 2019

IRC Sudamérica 2024 – Chile