Here is a list of our rural touring focused resources. Some of these are only available to our members.
If you haven’t yet decided whether to join NRTF, you can still sign up to receive our free quarterly newsletter, using the link below.
We are currently updating this page and adding more resources, please do check back again soon.
Free resources
Member Meetings
Information about our online and in person, upcoming member meetings.
Are You An Artist New to Rural Touring? Start Here
Including:
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An introduction to the rural touring scheme model
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Artists Suitability Quiz
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Brighton Fringe Academy: Introduction to Rural Touring
Fundraising Support
New Fundraising Support for Artists & Promoters – Exclusive Discount for NRTF Members!
Media and PR Support
For media and PR resources and support, visit this page.
Rural England Research Note on Rural Touring Arts Schemes
Contributing to community enhancement through rural touring arts: CONCERTA is a national study of the benefits, for local community development, of a relatively under-researched form of creative activity: rural touring arts.
Members only
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Shows Reviews/Recommendations
These recommendations are by and for the Rural Touring Schemes and Promoters.
Please contact Hattie via the button below for the google sheets link.
Scheme/Promoter Members Only
Scheme Directory
A directory of rural touring schemes, including information on what they programme and when to contact them.
Member Only Access
Member Newsletters
Missed an email or faced by an overwhelming inbox? Catch up on our member newsletters here, all in one place.
Member Only Access
Julies Bicycle Report
National Rural Touring Forum exploration into the environmental impacts, practices and carbon footprint of Rural Touring in partnership with Julie’s Bicycle, May 2023.
Member Only Access
Marketing for Rural Audiences (Full Video Presentation)
In this hour-long presentation Stephanie Jessop takes you through the ins and outs of marketing for rural touring. From why your leaflets should be portrait to the way you describe your show.
Also included are downloadable PDFs with more details and information.
Member Only Access
Eyes Wide Open
Eyes Wide Open is a practical guide for all companies and artists wanting to tour their work to rural and community venues through one or more of the rural touring schemes that operate across England and Wales.
It is intended for new and emerging companies representing mainstream and specialist work, and for established companies and artists who wish to engage with rural audiences.
Member Only Access