The Touring Network is currently inviting applications from professional performers for The Gathering 2023 held in Birnam and Dunkeld on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th of October. This is a unique opportunity for tour-ready performers to perform to a crowd consisting of promoters, venue representatives, funders, and creative professionals from the region and beyond.
The ideal candidates should be:
- Tour-ready
- Available to perform on Wed 4 or Thu 5 October 2023
- Available for a Highlands & Islands tour in 2024 or 2025
This year’s The Gathering will be hosted at two venues – Birnam Arts and The Taybank. Selected performers will have the chance to present a 15-minute, low-tech excerpt of their small-scale work, allowing attendees to witness their tour-ready performances in a close-knit setting.
Successful showcase candidates will receive the following:
- A pass to attend The Gathering
- Pre-event technical support from our Showcase Stage Manager
- Access to a green room before and after your performance slot
- 15-minute showcase slot, with a personal introduction from someone in The Touring Network
- A further five minutes to pitch your show or take questions from the audience
- A Tourbook profile displayed to all attendees via our website
- Opportunity to network with promoters and venue representatives throughout the programme
- Showcase fee to cover costs
While The Touring Network doesn’t guarantee tour bookings or funds as a direct result of the showcase, historical data reveals that a substantial percentage (83%) of performers from The Gathering 2018 have since toured the region.
For performers who are still honing their craft, there’s an alternative opportunity to share their work in a more casual setting. More details will be announced via The Touring Network soon.
Deadline: 12pm Monday 17th July.
To apply to perform, click here.
For those interested in attending The Gathering as an attendee, click here.