🎟️ NRTF Conference 2026 - Member tickets now on sale!
NRTF members can now book early-access tickets for NRTF Conference 2026: Connection, taking place 9-11 June in Wolverhampton.
🔗 Find full details and book via the link: buff.ly/2g8dAJa
Public tickets open 16 March.
Bursary info coming soon.
Celebrating all the wonderful women involved in rural touring! Those on stage, those at schemes, those behind the scenes and those at the heartbeat of communities bringing culture to village halls across the land. We salute you this International Women's Day 2026! #IWD2026 buff.ly/gz92ivt
Celebrating all the wonderful women involved in rural touring. From those on stage, in production, working at schemes, volunteering at village halls and those at the heartbeat of the sector. We salute you this International Women's Day! #IWD2026 buff.ly/gz92ivt
⏰ Second Q&A Tomorrow!
Applying to Ballyhoo or Showcase at #NRTFConference2026?
Join our final Q&A session 18 Feb, 6–7pm. No question too big or small - we’re here to help.
More info: buff.ly/z3opbwK
#RuralTouring #NRTFConference #LetsCreate
NRTF is hosting a Social Media Clinic for promoters on Wed 4 Feb, 7pm.
A welcoming online session with practical tips on promoting events and creating digital content, led by our Marketing & Digital Coordinator.
📧 Meeting link sent to members & subscribers.
Info: buff.ly/BDjRk9v
We’re hosting two Q&A sessions for anyone interested in applying to Ballyhoo or Showcase at NRTF Conference 2026.
🗓 Mon 2 Feb, 1 - 2pm
🗓 Wed 18 Feb, 6 - 7pm
All welcome - no question too big or small!
🔗 More info: buff.ly/4HFDl2K
NRTF Press & Media Manager Dickie Felton is hosting a Press Drop-In on Fri 30 Jan, 9:30am.
Need help with marketing your event or tour? Want advice on how to publicise your event? Ask Dickie!
📧 Meeting link sent to members by email.
We’re hosting an access-focused workshop for rural touring artists, led by Hannah Prior (Ignition CIC).
Explore practical ways to understand access needs and make your work more welcoming to all disabilities.
⭐️ £5 members / £10 non-members
Details & booking: buff.ly/pZvtzib
We’re now inviting rural touring artists to apply to take part in NRTF Conference 2026!
Apply with a Ballyhoo or a Showcase.
📍 Wolverhampton | 🗓 9–11 June 2026
Find out more and apply via this link: buff.ly/SnLjVhw
📸 Vipul Sangoi
Join our online discussion on artist safety in rural touring, with Genevieve Say (Black Country Touring), Bobak Champion and Dickie Felton.
🗓️ Thursday 15th January, 10am-11am
📧 Meeting link has been sent to subscribers.
We’re hosting an access-focused workshop for rural touring programmers, led by Hannah Prior (Ignition CIC).
Explore practical ways to support access needs and make your work and venues more welcoming to all disabilities.
Details & booking here: buff.ly/mVld3OK
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all of us at NRTF! ☃️
The NRTF office will be closed from 18 December to 5 January.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year and seeing the exciting ideas, projects and creativity that 2026 brings ✨
📣 Save the date!
We’re delighted to announce that #NRTFConference2026 will take place 9–11 June 2026 at Wolverhampton Arts Centre @wolverhamptonartscentre 🎉
More information about the conference programme, tickets and booking will be coming in the new year.
🎉 We’re delighted to announce that Abigail Reeve has been appointed as the new Director of the National Rural Touring Forum!
We look forward to her leadership as NRTF continues championing creativity and culture in every rural community.
Read more: buff.ly/BxaFAuG
Press Drop-In with Dickie Felton — Friday 12 December, 9:30am
Need support with press or marketing? Join our monthly members’ session — this time featuring a fun Christmas media quiz to get you in the festive spirit! ☃️
Zoom link has been emailed to all members 📧
💼 Need support with a funding bid?
Our next Fundraising Clinic is on Monday 8 December, and we’re trialling a drop-in format so members can receive individual guidance from our in-house fundraising managers, Jo & Amy.
Members can book a free 15-minute slot - details are in your inbox 📧
☃️ Snowy Social 2025 ☃️
Join us on Thursday 11 December, 1-2pm for our festive NRTF member drop-in!
A relaxed hour to catch up, connect, share plans - or just enjoy a cosy chat with the rural touring community.
📧 Zoom link will be emailed to all members.
The Rural Touring Guide is a free, comprehensive resource offering practical advice, insight, and inspiration for artists, promoters, and organisations bringing high-quality creative work to rural venues and community spaces.
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
⭐️ NRTF Members ⭐️
Join us on Wednesday 19th November at 12pm for our brand new Social Media Clinic!
This is a welcoming session packed with simple, practical tips to help you connect with your audiences online.
📧 Meeting link will be emailed to members in advance
The Rural Touring Guide is a free, comprehensive resource offering practical advice, insight, and inspiration for artists, promoters, and organisations bringing high-quality creative work to rural venues and community spaces.
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
The Rural Touring Guide is a free, comprehensive resource offering practical advice, insight, and inspiration for artists, promoters, and organisations bringing high-quality creative work to rural venues and community spaces.
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
#RuralTouring #RuralTouringGuide #LetsCreate #CreativeArtsEast #NRTF
The Rural Touring Guide is a free, comprehensive resource offering practical advice, insight, and inspiration for artists, promoters, and organisations bringing high-quality creative work to rural venues and community spaces.
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
📣 NRTF Members 📣
The AGM of the National Rural Touring Forum will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2025, 10am-11am.
Members will have received the online meeting link via email 📧
🎭 Applications are now open for Arts Alive’s PITCH UP (Rural)!
This is a brilliant opportunity for artists and companies to pitch their ready-to-tour shows to programmers from across the UK’s rural touring network.
🗓 Find out more here: buff.ly/iwGq3Cy
#RuralTouring #PitchUp #ArtsAlive #NRTF
⭐️ NRTF Members ⭐️
Our next Member Drop in session will be held on Tuesday 14th October at 9:30am.
Member Drop Ins are open to all our members, and are an opportunity to meet fellow members, tell us what you are up to, and ask any questions 😊
Members will receive the meeting link via email 📧
📣 NRTF Members 📣
Join NRTF's Fundraising and Project Managers Jo and Amy for their monthly fundraising session.
📧 Members will have received the meeting link in their inboxes.
#artsfunding #fundraising #ruraltouring #letscreate
There's just one week left to apply for the role of Director of NRTF!
The Director will be a visible ambassador for rural touring - building strong relationships, advocating for our members, and championing the rural touring sector.
Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/nIUCggb
We’re excited to launch the brand new Rural Touring Guide! 🌟
Commissioned by NRTF & created by Creative Arts East, this is a free resource packed with advice for artists & promoters bringing high-quality creative work to rural venues.
👉 Download here: buff.ly/1gW1Cwg
#RuralTouring #LetsCreate
📣 We're recruiting a new Director! 📣
The Director will be a visible ambassador for rural touring — building strong relationships, advocating for our members, and championing the rural touring sector.
Find out more here: buff.ly/oDBhFc8
#RuralTouring #NRTFJobs #LetsCreate
