Concept Touring

caravan (Farnham, England) and ILT Festival (Aarhus, Denmark) are thrilled to announce our Collaborative Learning Initiative on the topic of 'concept touring,' a term developed by LIFT Festival. This project brings together 10 performing artists and companies from England and Denmark to explore innovative, environmentally responsible ways to share their work internationally – without the need for excessive travel.

As the climate crisis reshapes the way we live, work and create, this initiative, supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council Norway, Julie's Bicycle and the Danish Arts Foundation, offers an opportunity to challenge conventional touring models and experiment with bold alternatives. Participants will embark on an exploratory journey guided by leading thinkers from various industries. Together, we will generate fresh ideas and conversations for creating meaningful international connections while reducing our carbon footprint.

Over four months, the selected participants engage in online workshops and seminars, and reflect on and evolve their practice in a supportive, collaborative space. Funding of £650 GBP per participant offers financial support for the time to focus on exploring new concepts that align with and develop their artistic practice.

Participants also have the chance to attend a culminating seminar at ILT Festival in Aarhus, Denmark (virtually or in person), to share their insights, discoveries and potential new frameworks for the future of international touring with the wider sector.

It’s a unique opportunity for artists and performance makers to reimagine how they engage with international audiences and help shape a more sustainable, forward-thinking future for the performing arts.

take part

The application process to join this initiative closed in December 2024.

However, we want to welcome artists, producers, venues, festivals to the hybrid seminar on 22 May 2025. The programme will be announced soon, along with information about how to register.

contact us

This initiative is one of five projects in 2024-25 that are funded by the International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme

A Danish version of this project information is on ILT's website.

Main image by Alice Laloy for ILT's Pinocchio exhibition