Conference 2025 – Get Involved

Get Involved and Resources

  • Artists Call Outs
  • Session Sign Ups
  • Grants and Bursaries
  • Conference Resources

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Artists Call Outs

Ballyhoos

Ballyhoo: a showperson’s touting speech, or a performance advertising a show – bombastic nonsense; extravagant or brash publicity; noisy fuss.

Roll up, roll up and ballyhoo at the NRTF Conference 2025! Ballyhoos are NRTF’s own brand of mini-showcase. We provide an audience, an exciting performance space and a microphone, and you provide the rest! We invite you to make a bombastic speech or performance, touting your project to NRTF Members. 

Who: A limited number of applicants will be invited to present their work at the NRTF Conference in Newbury

What: A 5 min ‘elevator pitch’ of work you are excited to share with NRTF Conference Delegates 

Where: 101 Outdoor Arts and Donnington Grove Hotel, in Newbury. 

When: 24th, 25th or 26th June 2025

Fee: NRTF offers a fee (to be discussed) plus a Conference ticket and accommodation if needed.

More information can be found on the application form, available via the button below.

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th February.

Ballyhoo Application Form

Artists Showcase Applications

We are now looking for rural touring artists interested in showcasing their work at our conference.

Who: Artists ready to showcase their tour-ready work live at the NRTF Conference

What: A 20 minute performance of an excerpt of work suitable for rural touring. 

Where: 101 Outdoor Arts and Donnington Grove Hotel, in Newbury.

When: 24th, 25th or 26th June 2025

Fee: NRTF offers a fee (to be discussed) plus a Conference ticket and accommodation if needed.

More information can be found on the application form, via the button below.

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th February

Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss their exact requirements and possible showcase timings.

Showcase Application Form

Grants and Bursaries

We will be offering Conference Bursaries again this year, applications will open soon.

There will be bursaries available for Schemes, Artists and Independent promoters to help you to attend the annual NRTF conference this June.

Schemes

The scheme conference bursaries are about supporting schemes’ promoters and freelancers to attend the 3 day rural touring conference. Those who qualify will be reimbursed for 50% of their second conference ticket (£175), which this year includes accommodation.