Connecting Places

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:

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