Our online and in person meetings are a great resource for all those involved in Rural Touring, providing opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, hear the latest news and join in discussions.

Continue reading for a list of our meetings, and upcoming dates.

2025 Member meetings

Meeting TypeDateTimeWho is it for?Online/In Person
Fundraising ClinicMon 13 Jan10:30am - 11:30amAll MembersOnline
Press Drop InFri 17 Jan9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline
Scheme meet - BirminghamTues 21 Jan10am - 4pmScheme MembersIn Person
Press Drop InFri 31 Jan9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline
Member Drop inTues 4 Feb9:30am - 10amAll MembersOnline
Fundraising ClinicMon 10 Feb10:30am - 11:30amAll MembersOnline
Press Drop InFri 14 Feb9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline
What Next? RuralThurs 27 Feb10am - 11amEveryoneOnline
Press Drop InFri 28 Feb9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline
Member Drop inTues 4 Mar11:30am - 12pmAll MembersOnline
Promoters SpaceThurs 6 Mar11:30am - 12:30pmPromoter MembersOnline
Fundraising ClinicMon 10 Mar10:30am - 11:30amAll MembersOnline
Press Drop InFri 14 Mar9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline
Pitch Up (Rural) - Arts AliveMon 17 Mar7pm - 9pmRT Programmers OnlyOnline
Environmental SustainabilityThurs 20 Mar1pm - 2pmAll MembersOnline
Press Drop InFri 28 Mar9.30am - 10.15amAll MembersOnline

How Do I Join?

NRTF members will be emailed directly with a Zoom link. Our What Next? Rural sessions and our AGM are open to non-members too, if you are not a member and wish to join those sessions you just need to email admin@nrtf.org.uk to let us know, or you can sign up for our free newsletter using the link in the menu.

If you are not a member but would like to be, you can join NRTF here.

Next Meeting Dates

Listed by meeting type

What Next? Rural

Quarterly meetings open to members and non members, with guest speakers focusing on a different topic each time. ​​

Next meeting: Thurs 27 Feb 2025, 10am – 11am

Member Drop Ins

From February through to November, the first Tuesday of every month.

Times will alternate between 9:30am and 11:30am to meet our members’ different schedules, please check the table below for times, you will also receive an email to remind you nearer the time.

NRTF Members will be able to Drop-In on Zoom and ask any questions face to (virtual) face.

Next meeting: Tues 4 Feb 2025, 9:30am – 10am

Press Drop Ins

NRTF’s new PR and Media manager Dickie Felton is holding regular drop-ins for members wanting support / help on press and marketing matters. The 45 minute sessions take place fortnightly on Fridays 0930-1015. Need help with marketing your event or tour? Wanting advice on how to publicise your event? Ask Dickie!

Next meeting: Friday 17 Jan, 9:30am – 10:15am

NRTF Open Spaces

These will be more informal sessions for artists, promoters and schemes, we will have specific meetings for each group to bring their questions for discussion. ​

Next meetings: 

Schemes – Tues 21 Jan – 10am – 4pm (In Person)

Promoters – Thurs 6 Mar – 11:30am – 12:30pm​

Fundraising Clinic – NEW for 2025

Join Jo and Amy for advice on fundraising.

Next meeting: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am

NRTFs Snowy Social

Before we all get swept away in the festive rush, why not pop in for a cosy catch up with the NRTF team. Festive accessories are welcomed but not required!

Next meeting: Thursday 4th December – 1pm – 2pm