Articulate, the NRTF Conference 2024!
In collaboration with Culturapedia, we took over Blackpool and nearby Poulton-le-Fylde for three days of Linguistic Illuminations. Together, we traversed the landscapes of language and artistic expression and had big conversations about the challenges and opportunities we face as a sector.
The event featured a jam-packed 3-day programme of showcasing, ballyhoos, workshops, talks, and networking. Attendees could view the full programme during the event.
Applications were open for the 2024 Ballyhoo artists, with opportunities to apply through the Conference Schedule under the “Artists Opportunity: Ballyhoo” events.
Accommodation was included in the ticket this year. Delegates stayed at the brand-new Holiday Inn Blackpool, located next to Blackpool North train station. Single occupancy (allocated in either a twin or King room by the organizers) was assumed unless delegates indicated who they would be sharing with at the point of booking. Those requesting an invoice were asked to email events@ruraltouring.org.uk to receive the delegate form.
For attendees requiring a companion ticket for a Personal Assistant, the event team added this manually upon request via email.
We were thrilled to welcome everyone to Blackpool from 12–14 June 2024!
3 Day Tickets included:
- Conference admission
- Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Blackpool North*
- Evening meal on Wednesday, 12 June
- Lunch and evening meal on Thursday, 13 June
- Lunch on Friday
- Train travel from Blackpool North to Poulton-le-Fylde

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Images provided courtesy of Arts Alive, and Spilt Milk – James Dodd