International Touring and Environmental Responsibility programme
Arts organisations and individuals from performing arts sectors in England, Denmark, Scotland, and Norway are invited to apply for participation in free online seminars on sustainable, inclusive, and equitable international touring, with potential to receive up to £30,000 in project funding after completing the programme.
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- 5 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $30,000
- Location
- Online · organized from Online
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- Oct 1, 2026 → Dec 10, 2026
About
Overview
The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility programme (ITER) invites arts organisations and individuals to develop sustainable, inclusive, and just models for international touring through free online seminars, networking opportunities, and project funding. Now in its fifth year and joined by Scotland, the programme fosters relationships between artists and companies to support environmentally responsible, inclusive, and equitable approaches to international touring and collaboration.
Programme Structure
- Pathfinders: An introduction to sustainable touring principles for beginners
- Changemakers: A more advanced programme for those ready to lead on new models of change
- Up to 60 places available across both programmes
- Weekly seminars from 1 October to 10 December 2026
Eligibility
- Venues, organisers, touring companies, and individuals from the performing arts sector
- Based in England, Scotland, Norway, or Denmark
- Include: music or theatre venues that receive touring organisations, festivals, orchestras, theatre companies, solo artists, performers or musicians, performing arts producers, and multidisciplinary arts organisations
Funding Opportunity
After completing the programme, participants can collaborate in groups of three or more to apply for funding of up to 30,000 GBP to bring their projects to life.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 1 September 2026
- Seminars run: 1 October – 10 December 2026
Cost
The programme offers free online seminars and networking opportunities.
- Award
- up to 30,000 GBP in project funding
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- The programme focuses on developing sustainable, inclusive, and equitable models for international touring while reducing environmental impact through rethinking touring approaches.
- Eligibility
- Arts organisations and individuals based in England, Denmark, Scotland, and Norway working in performing arts (dance, music, theatre), including venues, touring companies, festivals, orchestras, solo artists, performers, and multidisciplinary arts organisations.
- Audience
- Arts organisations and individuals from the performing arts sector including dance, music, theatre in England, Scotland, Norway and Denmark
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