National Rural Touring Forum
@ruraltouring.bsky.social
NRTF works with rural touring schemes and rural arts development agencies across the UK to promote high quality arts events and experiences in local venues.
https://www.ruraltouring.org/
https://www.ruraltouring.org/
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 ✨
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 ✨
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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 ✨
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 #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.
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📣 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 #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
We look forward to her leadership as NRTF continues championing creativity and culture in every rural community.
Read more: buff.ly/BxaFAuG
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉 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
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 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 📧
December 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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 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 📧
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 📧
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
💼 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 📧
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.
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.
December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
☃️ 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.
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
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
⭐️ 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
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
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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
Find out more: buff.ly/opRJRYX
October 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
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 📧
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 📧
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📣 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 📧
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎭 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
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 📧
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 📧
October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⭐️ 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 📧
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
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
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣 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
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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
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
September 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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
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
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
September 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 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
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
NRTF Press & Media Manager Dickie Felton hosts a drop-in for members on Fri 15 Aug, 9:30am.
Need marketing or publicity advice? Ask Dickie!
Meeting link sent to members via email 📧
Need marketing or publicity advice? Ask Dickie!
Meeting link sent to members via email 📧
August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NRTF Press & Media Manager Dickie Felton hosts a drop-in for members on Fri 15 Aug, 9:30am.
Need marketing or publicity advice? Ask Dickie!
Meeting link sent to members via email 📧
Need marketing or publicity advice? Ask Dickie!
Meeting link sent to members via email 📧
Looking back on the 2024–25 RTDI tour and its brilliant impact in rural communities.
A huge thanks to the audiences, promoters & artists who made it so memorable.
The 2025–26 tour starts in just over a month with a new group of companies — stay tuned!
A huge thanks to the audiences, promoters & artists who made it so memorable.
The 2025–26 tour starts in just over a month with a new group of companies — stay tuned!
August 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Looking back on the 2024–25 RTDI tour and its brilliant impact in rural communities.
A huge thanks to the audiences, promoters & artists who made it so memorable.
The 2025–26 tour starts in just over a month with a new group of companies — stay tuned!
A huge thanks to the audiences, promoters & artists who made it so memorable.
The 2025–26 tour starts in just over a month with a new group of companies — stay tuned!
Join us and @worldfringe at #EdFringe2025 for a conversation on touring beyond the Fringe.
📅 22 Aug, 10:30am
📍 Fringe Central
For artists curious about rural touring — and ready to spark new ideas and collaborations.
info: buff.ly/MQjpOJC
#RuralTouring #UrbanMeetsRural #TouringTogether
📅 22 Aug, 10:30am
📍 Fringe Central
For artists curious about rural touring — and ready to spark new ideas and collaborations.
info: buff.ly/MQjpOJC
#RuralTouring #UrbanMeetsRural #TouringTogether
August 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us and @worldfringe at #EdFringe2025 for a conversation on touring beyond the Fringe.
📅 22 Aug, 10:30am
📍 Fringe Central
For artists curious about rural touring — and ready to spark new ideas and collaborations.
info: buff.ly/MQjpOJC
#RuralTouring #UrbanMeetsRural #TouringTogether
📅 22 Aug, 10:30am
📍 Fringe Central
For artists curious about rural touring — and ready to spark new ideas and collaborations.
info: buff.ly/MQjpOJC
#RuralTouring #UrbanMeetsRural #TouringTogether
Dear NRTF Members and friends, please join us for our What Next? Rural meeting this Wednesday 16th July at 10am.
The meeting link has been shared to our subscribers via email. If you would like to join and haven't received a meeting link, please contact us.
The meeting link has been shared to our subscribers via email. If you would like to join and haven't received a meeting link, please contact us.
July 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Dear NRTF Members and friends, please join us for our What Next? Rural meeting this Wednesday 16th July at 10am.
The meeting link has been shared to our subscribers via email. If you would like to join and haven't received a meeting link, please contact us.
The meeting link has been shared to our subscribers via email. If you would like to join and haven't received a meeting link, please contact us.
🎤 “NRTF Conference is very friendly.”
Tina Hofman from Not Now Collective shared her experience of this year’s #NRTFConference2025 — highlighting the warm atmosphere and open approach to networking.
Thanks to Tina and to all the other wonderful attendees who created such a wonderful atmosphere 😊
Tina Hofman from Not Now Collective shared her experience of this year’s #NRTFConference2025 — highlighting the warm atmosphere and open approach to networking.
Thanks to Tina and to all the other wonderful attendees who created such a wonderful atmosphere 😊
July 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🎤 “NRTF Conference is very friendly.”
Tina Hofman from Not Now Collective shared her experience of this year’s #NRTFConference2025 — highlighting the warm atmosphere and open approach to networking.
Thanks to Tina and to all the other wonderful attendees who created such a wonderful atmosphere 😊
Tina Hofman from Not Now Collective shared her experience of this year’s #NRTFConference2025 — highlighting the warm atmosphere and open approach to networking.
Thanks to Tina and to all the other wonderful attendees who created such a wonderful atmosphere 😊
🎉 CREATE TOUR CONNECT – SOUTH WEST THEATRE COMMISSION!
Create Tour Connect is an innovative new partnership project, commissioning, developing and touring theatre and drama across the rural touring network in England.
More info: buff.ly/nPoWWHV
Create Tour Connect is an innovative new partnership project, commissioning, developing and touring theatre and drama across the rural touring network in England.
More info: buff.ly/nPoWWHV
July 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎉 CREATE TOUR CONNECT – SOUTH WEST THEATRE COMMISSION!
Create Tour Connect is an innovative new partnership project, commissioning, developing and touring theatre and drama across the rural touring network in England.
More info: buff.ly/nPoWWHV
Create Tour Connect is an innovative new partnership project, commissioning, developing and touring theatre and drama across the rural touring network in England.
More info: buff.ly/nPoWWHV
NRTF Press and Media manager Dickie Felton is back with a drop-in session for members wanting to discuss press and marketing matters on Friday 4th July at 9:30am.
Members will have received the meeting link via email 📧
Members will have received the meeting link via email 📧
June 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NRTF Press and Media manager Dickie Felton is back with a drop-in session for members wanting to discuss press and marketing matters on Friday 4th July at 9:30am.
Members will have received the meeting link via email 📧
Members will have received the meeting link via email 📧