A free annual arts festival set to take place on the Isle of Portland this September will showcase contemporary art installations and performances across various locations on the island. The event, titled That Other Place, is part of the Common Lands project, a six-year initiative by the Dorset-based collective B-side that explores themes of land, identity, and belonging.

Scheduled from September 10 to 13, the festival will feature a diverse lineup of artists, including Turner Prize nominee Rory Pilgrim, Kenyan filmmaker Jim Chuchu, and Brooklyn-based movement artist Jamal Sterrett. The works will be presented in a range of venues, such as Portland’s streets, quarries, and coastline, creating an immersive experience that reimagines the island’s landscape.

Organisers describe the festival as a transformation of Portland into a “parallel” version of itself, drawing inspiration from the island’s distinctive character and its history, notably the now-defunct Portland Fair. The event aims to highlight the “unique oddness” of the area by engaging audiences with its cultural and natural environment through innovative and site-specific art.

That Other Place continues B-side’s commitment to fostering creative projects that reflect local identity and environment while promoting community participation. The programme details and further information are available on the collective’s website.