Showcase Victoria
Showcase Victoria is the annual event bringing Producers and Presenters together to build relationships and foster discussion about touring performing arts throughout Victoria. Producers are invited to ‘pitch’ their work to Presenters, who in turn build their annual programs around the productions showcased.
The event, proudly presented by the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centre (VAPAC) and Regional Arts Victoria, allows presenters from all over Victoria to gather, discuss and sample the latest works in a wide variety of performing arts genres with a view to buying into future tours.
Showcase Victoria gives producers and artists with a production ready to tour or currently in development a fabulous opportunity to promote their work, with an aim to expanding audiences and increasing their profile through touring.
Before applying to Showcase please take the time to read the tour funding selection criteria on the Arts Victoria website.
While interstate Producers are welcome to apply for Showcase, Victorian based Producers will be given preference. The main reason for this is because Arts Victoria funding is set up to support only local companies. Companies based outside of Victoria who need tour funding support are best served via the Long Paddock national touring forum. If you are interested in traveling from interstate to present your show, please contact the RAV team to discuss.
Need more information?
For further information and to apply for Showcase Victoria please upload your production details on Cyberpaddock.
Here you will find lots of information about regional and national touring.
Please call Regional Arts Victoria to let us know which production/s you are entering. If you would like assistance with entering your details on Cyberpaddock please notify us right away.
Feel free to contact us for further information on 03 9644 1800 or email
Kane Forbes, Manager, Performing Arts Touring
Financial Security
Presenters who bring an incoming performance by a professional artist or company can apply for a Guarantee Against Loss (GAL). The Guarantee Against Loss (GAL) is a program to promote new performances in regional Victoria by offering financial security to venues to present professional performing arts productions.
GAL1 supports single presentations of professional inbound shows where the artist is new to the community and is performing original work.
For more information or to apply for GAL 1 click here.
GAL2 is managed directly by Arts Victoria and is open to performing arts venues and volunteer presenters for itinerised touring shows.
For more information or to apply for GAL 2, visit the Arts Victoria website.
Other Pathways
Producers should note that there are other pathways to performance beyond the Showcase touring model. These include: Long Paddock – a national touring forum designed to facilitate interstate touring; direct arrangements with regional and metropolitan venues many of whom are represented by VAPAC (within Victoria) and APACA (in other states); and working with other touring models such as Shows on the Go, Critical Stages, Performing Lines and 6PAC.
There are also other great organisations dedicated to assisting you fulfil your creative ambitions. These include: Theatre Network Victoria - an umbrella association for producers; Performing Arts Touring Alliance (PATA) - a national touring advisory body; and Auspicious Arts - a Victorian based auspice body who can help you with all things legal and financial.
However you decide to pursue the possibilities we do recommend you take some time to talk to colleagues and contacts, including RAV staff, to gather a good range of advice.
