Would you or anyone you know be interested in developing touring skills?
CircuitWest’s Touring Mentorship Program is open to WA artists, producers and arts professionals interested in touring. Successful applicants will participate in two online sessions and develop skills relevant to building, funding, and delivering successful tours. CircuitWest’s tour coordinators will be your mentors for these sessions.
Please note that to qualify for this program, you must possess a background in performing arts and be willing to attend both sessions. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a tertiary-level performance arts course are also eligible and will be considered.
Successful applicants will participate in two 3-hour online sessions, facilitated by CircuitWest.
Program Dates
Session 1: Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9am – 12pm (midday)
Session 2: Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 9am – 12pm (midday)
Program Overview
• Connecting with Presenters
• Budgeting
• Itinerary Building
• Funding
• Contracts
• Marketing
• Tour Logistics
• Review & Acquittals
• Green Touring
Cost
The participation fee is $25.00 + GST.
CircuitWest will invoice you upon acceptance into the program. Please note, the fee is non-refundable if you are to attend one or both sessions.
Eligibility
While priority for participation in this training program will be given to existing CircuitWest members, it is open to all arts professionals in Western Australia
To be eligible for the Tour Mentorship Program, you must:
- Have experience in the performing arts
- Be able to attend both sessions
Tertiary students in a relevant field will be considered.
Honorarium
CircuitWest can provide an honorarium for those who need to:
• Take unpaid leave from work
• Forgo rostered casual hours
• Pay for additional childcare
Honorarium for 1 session: up to $90
Honorarium for 2 sessions: up to $180
CircuitWest will confirm the honorarium if you are accepted into the program.
How to Register
Submit your application here by COB Monday 24 Feb 2025.
Applications will be assessed by the CircuitWest team, with successful applicants notified by COB Tuesday 25 Feb 2024.
Limited spaces available and priority for participation in this program will be given to CircuitWest members.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Touring Mentorship Program, please email Rebecca Nelson at rnelson@circuitwest.com.au or call 08 6202 1047.
