In 2028, the European Juggling Convention (EJC) will celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of bringing jugglers together from around the world. To mark this occasion, the European Juggling Association (EJA) is launching Project 50 — a community-driven initiative that celebrates our shared history, our vibrant present, and the generations still to come.
For half a century, the EJC has been far more than an annual convention. It has become a place where lifelong friendships are made, ideas are exchanged, skills are shared, and thousands of people discover the joy of juggling, circus arts, creativity, and international community.
Project 50 is not just about looking back with nostalgia. It is about capturing the stories that made the EJC what it is today, celebrating the incredible people who continue to shape it, and inspiring everyone who will carry its spirit into the future.
We want to hear your story
Whether you attended your first EJC in the 1980s, discovered juggling last year, volunteered behind the scenes, taught workshops, performed on stage, or simply met friends who changed your life—you are part of this story.
We invite everyone in the global juggling community to contribute:
- 📸 Historic and recent photographs
- 🎥 Videos from conventions through the years
- 💬 Personal memories and stories
- 🎪 Ideas for celebrating the 50th Anniversary
- 💡 Creative projects and visions for the future of the EJC
Every contribution helps preserve the rich history of our community while creating something meaningful for future generations.
Past. Present. Future.
Project 50 is built around three simple words:
- Past – Honouring the pioneers, the conventions, and the people who built this amazing community.
- Present – Celebrating the diversity, creativity, and friendships that make the EJC unique today.
- Future – Inspiring new jugglers, new ideas, and the next fifty years of shared experiences.
Together, we are not just celebrating an anniversary.
We are celebrating fifty years of a community that continues to grow, evolve, and inspire people across Europe and around the world.
Join us and help shape Project 50.
📧 Share your ideas, memories, photos and videos: project50@eja.net
