The deadline for applications for tours beginning in the period January to June 2013 will be Thursday 3 May 2012. Application forms and guidelines are available here and the criteria for the scheme will be similar to previously advertised schemes.

Continuing the audience focused approach that characterises the Arts Council's Touring Policy, the scheme is designed to support genuine collaboration between those who produce work and wish to tour and the presenting venue or local promoter.

There will be a second deadline in October 2012 for tours in the latter half of 2013 and the same date will be used for application to the Advance Planning strand for tours talking place in 2014.

Further information

For additional information please consult the Arts Council website.

Please note

Applications will only be accepted through the Arts Council’s online services website. Applicants who have not previously used this system must register in advance of making an application. It can take up to five days for registrations to be confirmed so it is very important that you register as early as possible.