Rural Touring Awards – Newcomer Award

This award recognises an artist, touring company, promoter or programming organisation new to rural touring who has made a significant early impact.

2026 Award Winner – Adannay

 

2026 Nominees

  • Adannay – Somerset tour
  • Alys Williams & Co – The Light House – rural tour 2026
  • Ceyda Tanc – KIZLAR, Ceyda Tanc Dance
  • Clover Anyon – Blackpool Library Service
  • David Hoare – Great Baldini
  • Hannah Prior – Pitch Up (Rural) by Arts Alive
  • Rachel Dean – Speedwell Dance
  • Tim Casson – Casson & Friends
  • Tina Hofman – Notnow Collective: Pepper & Honey