
Applause
15 Jul 2024
Applause Rural Touring collaborates with artists and communities to bring exceptional arts to familiar local spaces. Each year, Applause commissions small-scale shows specifically developed for outdoor events and tours this work across our network in Kent, East, West Sussex, Essex and the wider region.
We offer these professional, exciting and unique performances to a range of promoters including small village fetes and community events (who benefit from our touring subsidy) as well as larger established events and festivals.
For 2025 we are offering the following opportunities for artists:
To tour alongside our previously commissioned work, we are looking to support up to 6 new shows to be created for touring in 2025. Please review the opportunities below for both Commissions and Reshapes.
Timeline for all applications:
Deadline for applications is end of day 2 September
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 10 September
Interviews of shortlisted applications will take place between 12-18 September
We will host an online Open Call Q&A on Thursday 18 July at 12-1pm
This will be a chance to ask questions about the open call with our Programme Lead/Deputy Director.
You can register for the Q&A HERE https://forms.gle/5yPoKbbTYPmhDXqD7
Applications will be via our online platform EVENTOTRON. If you are already registered with Eventotron you can apply to Applause Outdoor Season 2025. Otherwise, you will need to register first and then apply to the season above.

Opportunities
Small scale outdoor works: commission fees up to £4000
Co-commission opportunities with partner organisations: commission fees up to £5000
Small scale outdoor work that requires a reshape/development: development fees between £500 – £2500
For details visit the Applause website