Short Description

The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme, delivered by Julie’s Bicycle in collaboration with in futurum, is back for its fourth year. This initiative supports arts organisations and individuals in England, Denmark, and Norway to develop sustainable, inclusive, and equitable models for international touring.

Structured as two free to attend interactive seminar series followed by an opportunity to apply for project funding, ITER fosters relationships between artists and companies based in England, Denmark, and Norway, supporting them to develop new, environmentally responsible, inclusive and equitable approaches to international touring and collaboration.

Eligibility

The programme is designed for venues, touring companies, and individuals from the performing arts sectors, including:

  • Venues, touring companies and individuals from the performing arts sectors, including dance, music and theatre. 
  • Music or theatre venues that receive touring organisations, a festival, an orchestra, a theatre company, a solo artist/musician, a performing arts producer, or a multidisciplinary arts organisation.

We are looking for participants who:

  • Have a creative vision and a willingness to advance sustainable touring practices
  • Are committed to developing innovative approaches to environmental responsibility in touring.
  • Are eager to collaborate internationally and centre environmentally-focused partnerships

How to Apply

Program Benefits & Awards

The successful partnerships will be awarded up to £40,000. Funded projects will be announced in December 2025, with projects commencing in January 2026. Projects that receive funding must submit a project report and accounts documenting the use of the funding at the end of the project period. The selected applicants will also be provided with one-to-one support and mentoring from Julie’s Bicycle to help them to develop and deliver the concepts.

Entry Fee

None

Location

London, United Kingdom

Timeline

  • Application Date: 4 June 2025

Website Link: https://juliesbicycle.com/news-opinion/open-call-international-touring-environmental-responsibility-programme/

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