From 1 October 2026, touring support services previously delivered by Stage Queensland through QTouring will be managed by the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN).
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QTouring is Queensland's arts touring and engagement service. We support vibrant and sustainable touring by empowering artists to tour and enabling communities to program performance and engagement activities for audiences across Queensland.
QTouring Services is a Queensland Government initiative supporting arts touring activities across the state, helping regional communities access high-quality performances and exhibitions.
Now in its fourth iteration, QTouring Services has previously been managed by Artslink, Circa for eight years, and most recently by Stage Queensland.
As part of the continued evolution of Queensland’s arts and cultural environment, QTouring Services will transition to management by the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN), via Topology, from 1 October 2026.
This approach will bring statewide regional arts services and touring services together, while Arts Queensland will continue to support delivery of the QShowcase annual touring marketplace and the Touring Queensland Fund.
“QTouring will support sustainable arts touring and help to facilitate local cultural experiences that will connect communities and artists around the state. We are really excited about collaborating with the sector in order to develop a contemporary touring and community engagement strategy that includes skills development, tour brokerage, new circuits and a suite of exciting initiatives”
What we do...
For Queensland
QTouring:
- Delivers an annual conference and showcase
- Provides quarterly forums - Gather Rounds
- Brokers connections between artists, presenters and communities
- Prioritises First Nations arts
- Identifies, nurtures and promotes new touring circuits
- Improves access to resources and information
For Artists & Producers
QTouring provides the tools, resources, and guidance that artists need to produce their own tours and engagement activities in Queensland. Resources, training, bootcamps, and skills roadshows cover essential touring skills, including:
- Budgeting
- Pitching
- Relationship building
- Itinerary development
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Accessing funding
- Project evaluation
For Communities & Presenters
QTouring empowers communities to take the lead in deciding which cultural experiences best suit their town through capacity building, training, resources and skills roadshows.
QTouring collaborates with presenters and communities, responds to community needs and identifies performing arts champions who assist in programming and delivering work locally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QTouring?
QTouring is an initiative designed to enhance the touring arts landscape across Queensland, Australia. It supports regional and remote communities in accessing high-quality cultural experiences. Our mission is to provide resources, coordination, and support for artists, producers, and venues to foster sustainable and inclusive touring practices.
How was QTouring founded?
QTouring was co-designed by Arts Queensland and Stage Queensland to address the need for a more organised and sustainable approach to touring arts within Queensland. It was created through extensive consultation with stakeholders in the arts sector, ensuring it reflects the needs of artists, producers, and communities.
Who can access QTouring’s services?
QTouring provides support to a wide range of stakeholders, including independent and emerging artists, established producers, venues, and communities across Queensland. We offer different levels of service, depending on your experience and needs, from intensive training for new producers to ongoing brokerage and relationship building for experienced producers.