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Getting Started

A collection of resources for artists new to rural touring

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Your essential introduction to touring live performance in rural and community settings

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Your essential introduction to touring live performance in rural and community settings

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A national project which supported dance artists & rural promoters to make great events happen in rural spaces.

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A national project which supported libraries to diversify audiences through a programme of touring arts

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    Fundraising Clinic – October

    October 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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    For NRTF Members. NRTF’s monthly Fundraising Clinic sessions are designed to be a space for members to virtually meet with our in-house Fundraising and Project Managers Jo and Amy. For. . .

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    Member Drop In

    October 22 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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    For NRTF Members. Member Drop Ins are open to all our members – you will have the opportunity to meet other NRTF members and share your experiences, tell us what. . .

  • November 2026

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    Fundraising Clinic – NPO Applications

    November 3 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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    For NRTF Members. NRTF’s monthly Fundraising Clinic sessions are designed to be a space for members to virtually meet with our in-house Fundraising and Project Managers Jo and Amy. With. . .

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    Press Drop In

    November 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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    For NRTF Members. Press Drop In Sessions - PR and Media manager Dickie Felton is holding regular drop-ins for members wanting support and/or help on press and marketing matters. Need. . .

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    Member Drop In

    November 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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    For NRTF Members. Member Drop Ins are open to all our members – you will have the opportunity to meet other NRTF members and share your experiences, tell us what. . .

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    Scheme Meeting 26th November

    November 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    For Scheme Members, Scheme Meeting One of our scheme member benefits, these meetings are exclusively for scheme directors and staff. Scheme directors will receive an invitation to their inbox. If. . .

  • Thu 26

    Fundraising Clinic – November

    November 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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    For NRTF Members. NRTF’s monthly Fundraising Clinic sessions are designed to be a space for members to virtually meet with our in-house Fundraising and Project Managers Jo and Amy. For. . .

  • December 2026

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    Snowy Social 2026

    December 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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    Join us on Thursday 11th December at 1pm for a catch up with a cosy cuppa (or something a bit stronger!). We will be sharing some exclusive updates.. 

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