Phoenix Project, Cobden – image by Chelsea Hatherall.

Connecting Places

Connecting Places offers both a performing arts touring program tailored to small halls and other community-run spaces and a skill development program for the community presenters interested in booking these shows.

Our skill development offering includes an annual mentorship program, workshops, one-on-one support and a suite of online resources tailored to community presenters throughout Victoria.

Get started…

We work through with community presenters through two streams:

  • Skills Development: Providing free professional development opportunities and resources tailored to community presenters throughout Victoria.
  • Connecting Places touring program: Where community presenters can book high quality and affordable entertainment to present in their local venues.

These streams work hand-in-hand to strengthen community led programming. They enhance the skills of regional presenters and increase access to quality performing arts experiences for regional audiences. Plus, it supports artists to tour throughout regional Victoria.

Generally, community presenters are volunteer-run organisations that regularly present theatre, music and other live arts in their local venues. Other not-for-profit arts and community organisations may also be considered as community presenters if they present shows as part of their activities, such as neighbourhood houses, small regional festivals and some local councils that program shows into local halls.

Many community presenters are also Organisation Members of Regional Arts Victoria, accessing discounted insurance and other benefits that support their activities.

Register to access our Community Presenter Skill Development resources or to book a show from our Touring Program, by completing a quick, free, two-step venue registration process.

Step 1: Discuss your registration with Nikki Ralston, Manager – Community Capacity Building

Step 2: Complete the following online forms:

To access Skill Development opportunities

To book a touring show complete this additional Venue Specification form: 

Our Connecting Places team are available for one-on-one consultations in person, over the phone and via email. You can contact us for general advice or more specific support in relation to presenting shows at your venue, no strings attached. We love to hear from you about the events you love to present, and the challenges that you face. Reach out and we’ll do our best to help you! 


Nikki Ralston
Manager – Community Capacity Building

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 882 531

Discover the program

Connecting Places
Touring

2024 Connecting Places Halls Touring Program

Check out our 2024 program of amazing shows tailored to small halls and other community-run spaces!
Connecting Places

Resources

Resources for community presenters in response to emerging issues. Register for the password to access.
Connecting Places

Mentorships

Supporting up to five mentees to access up to 12 months of guidance from a mentor.
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Workshops

Targeted skills development workshops in-person or online. Book for upcoming workshops.

Stay up to date

We regularly share information and resources to keep community presenters up to date with emerging issues. If you’d like to receive updates we encourage you to sign up to our Community Presenter Enews.