Conferences, Events
NRTF Conference 2025 – Immersion
Thank you to everyone who came to this years Conference.
To everyone who joined us in Newbury for our Annual Conference, thank you!
Your presence, your energy, and your ideas helped make this year’s gathering truly special. From powerful performances and thought-provoking talks to hands-on workshops and lively showcases, the atmosphere was full of creativity, consideration, and connection.
We hope you left feeling recharged, inspired, and reminded of the strength that comes from being part of this unique network. Together, we’re not only sharing work, we’re building something bigger: a collective voice for rural touring, stronger together and louder in advocacy.
Thank you again for showing up, sharing openly, and shaping the future of our sector.
With appreciation,
Holly Lombardo and The NRTF Team
These member only access resources include:
- All Show 2025 Applications
- Elizabeth Freestone – presentation
- Philip Clifford – presentation
- Andrew Davis – workshop
- Delegate List 2025
- Dickie Felton, NRTF Rural Press Agency – Presentation
- Immersion Delegate Pack 2025
Conference 2025 Resources
More conference resources will be shared in the next few weeks.
You can view the Delegate Pack here
NRTF Members can access all our conference resources here, including presentations by Elizabeth Freestone, Philip Clifford, Andrew Davis and our very own Dickie Felton (Rural Press Agency).
This also includes a full list of all artists who applied to showcase and ballyhoo. The standard of applications was extremely high, and although we could only select a few to feature at the conference, all are available for booking at the moment.
“LOVED being at Poulton Community Hall – reminded me exactly why we were at the conference.” Conference 2024 attendee
About the NRTF Conference
This flagship event brings together the rural touring community, artists, promoters, funders, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, learn, and connect. The conference provides a vibrant platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy for rural and community touring.
“I felt I made new or strengthened connections with other schemes, artists, companies. It’s great to see a variety of work and what is currently in development.” Conference 2024 attendee
Images provided courtesy of Arts Alive, and Spilt Milk – James Dodd