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Tour Lab

“Arts on Tour's touring workshop was an invaluable introduction to touring, providing a wealth of insights into the development of a successful tour.” – Previous Participant

Want to learn more about touring? Arts on Tour presents TOUR LAB, a jam-packed full-day workshop that introduces the essentials to getting your show out there.

Tour Lab 2026 will be held on Thursday 29 October at ESCAC, Darlinghurst from 10am to 4:30pm. Tickets are on sale now - book here.

The in-person event provides practical advice, information and resources, as well as networking opportunities for independent artists, producers, and companies who are new to touring. We cover a range of topics including identifying opportunities for your show, budgeting, selling your show to presenters, and touring logistics. Stay tuned for guest speaker announcements!

Tickets include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The event is followed by networking and an opportunity to continue the conversations started during the day.

Book your ticket

“A valuable resource for any artist who tours, and a great opportunity to make contacts, and expand your knowledge.”

Previous Participant

Audience watching "Building an Itinerary" stage presentation in a darkened auditorium.

Photo Credit: Noni Carroll - Tour Lab 2024.

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Photography Credit: Noni Carroll - Tour Lab 2024.

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tour lab 2026

Thu 29 October
ESCAC, Darlinghurst
10am-4:30pm inc. lunch and morning/afternoon tea + networking
Registrations open from 9:30am

Book your ticket

Questions? Contact Victor Kalka

RESOURCES

LPA Guide to Safe Touring - Covid
( 657.2 KB .pdf file )

LPA Rates and Allowances 2023-2024
( 481.3 KB .pdf file )

PAC Australia - Australian National Touring Charter - 2023
( 4.2 MB .pdf file )

Producer and Presenter Budgets - Tour Lab
( 199.9 KB .xlsx file )

Itinerary and Presenter Convo Log
( 142.3 KB .xlsx file )

Tour_Lab_2025_-_Basic_Budget_Template
( 21.1 KB .xlsx file )

Playing Australia Budget Template
( 48.1 KB .xlsx file )

Demystifiying_Budgets
( 1.6 MB .pptx file )

Example of Marketing Kit (Double Delicious)
( 356.0 KB .pdf file )