How To Get Your Show Rural Touring: The Importance of Doing Your Homework

The most frequently asked question we get here at the NRTF from artists is 'How do I get my show programmed for rural touring?' and our biggest piece of advice is always the same: do your homework.

This piece of advice works on all levels - whether you're brand new to rural touring or have years of experience under your belt - just like the rest of the arts world, the sector is ever evolving, so there will always be something new to learn that will help you get your show on the road.

But let's start, as they say, at the very beginning.

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Artist Perspective: Up The Road Theatre

Rural Touring is a great opportunity for artists but we'd be lying if we said it always went smoothly. As with any tour, there can be bumps along the way. Today we hear from Up The Road Theatre about why they were so keen to get more involved with Rural Touring and how they handled it when things didn't go to plan.

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Rural Touring Top Tips for Artists: Shane Shambuhu

'Be Flexible' is a key piece of advice when it comes to Rural Touring. From working in spaces of all shapes and sizes to understanding the importance of an interval and a raffle. For a really successful rural tour, you need to be prepared to adapt - and see this as an opportunity for pushing your work further, not a limitation! 

But Nick Cassenbaum, one of our New Directions Showcase artists from this year says it much more succinctly than I do!

To see all our Top Tips for Artists watch our Youtube playlist here.

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