Canterbury District Community Spaces Arts Funding Available
Applause has received funding specifically to support individuals and groups in the Canterbury district who want to host performances in their local areas, including budget subsidies for community shows. This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with Canterbury City Council as the lead authority.
Shows range from traditional theatre and music shows to a host of outdoor events to enliven your community events. If you want your village hall/ community centre/ school/ library/ fete/ festival or any other community venue to claim one of these special slots then you can:
- Attend an online information event/ Q&A to find out more. The presentation will explain the process, followed by a Q&A session. Attendance is completely free, but please sign up to receive the Zoom link.
- You can sign up for the event HERE
- Event Date: Weds July 10th, 6 – 7pm
- Get directly in touch by emailing applause at touring@applause.org.uk
This online event is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is eager to bring professional-quality performances to their community but facing challenges like:
- Affording quality performances
- Finding performers/companies willing to come to rural areas
- Coordinating dates and schedules
- Negotiating contracts
- Creating professional marketing materials
- Managing online ticketing
- Sourcing stages and technical equipment
- Handling financial aspects
See the video below for a flavour of the shows that Applause can work with you to bring to your community.
