The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility programme (ITER) is calling for applications from arts organisations and individuals based in England, Denmark, Scotland and Norway to take part in developing sustainable, inclusive and just models for international touring. The seminars will run weekly from 1 October until 10 December 2026.
Now in its fifth year and joined by Scotland, ITER invites artists and organisations to develop explore ways of reducing their impact on the environment by rethinking their approach to touring through free online seminars, networking opportunities and project funding.
ITER also fosters relationships between artists and companies, supporting them to develop new, environmentally responsible, inclusive and equitable approaches together to international touring and collaboration.
The programme will be split into two offerings:
- Pathfinders – an introduction to sustainable touring principles for beginners
- Changemakers – a more advanced programme for those ready to lead on new models of change
There are up to 60 places available across both the programmes.
The programme is designed for venues, organisers, touring companies, and individuals from the performing arts sector including dance, music, theatre in England, Scotland, Norway and Denmark:
- Music or theatre venues that receive touring organisations
- Festivals
- Orchestras
- Theatre company
- Solo artists, performers or musicians
- Performing arts producers
- Multidisciplinary arts organisations.
After completing these programmes, 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.
