Conference 2026 - Access Champion Award | National Rural Touring Forum

Rural Touring Awards – Access Champion Award

This award recognises a project, touring show, artist, promoter or programming organisation that has improved access to arts and culture through accessible practice or by removing barriers to participation.

2026 Award Winner – The Other Library – Freewheelers Theatre and Farnham Maltings

2026 Nominees

Karl Newman and Katy Potter – The Other Library – Freewheelers Theatre and Farnham Maltings
Peter Toon – Mikron Theatre
Siobhan Riley – Afternoon Events by Creative Arts East
Spiltmilk Dance (Adele and Sarah) – Spiltmilk Dance
Yarnbird Arts CIC (Sophia Hatfield and Helen Slevin) – Footy Fairy Tales by Yarnbird Arts CIC

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