Strengthening performing arts touring the focus of new advisory group
Expressions of interest from people wishing to join the Touring Advisory Group, to be co-convened by Regional Arts Australia and Performing Arts Connections Australia, are now open.
The Touring Advisory Group (TAG) is a new initiative developed by Regional Arts Australia (RAA) and Performing Arts Connections Australia (PAC Australia), the national peak body representing and supporting performing arts presenters.
To be co-convened by the two peak bodies, the Touring Advisory Group aims to develop a consistent and coordinated approach to policy-making and strategies supporting artists, producers, presenters and tour coordinators – and ultimately audiences – involved in performing arts touring across Australia.
Richard Watts is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on community radio station Three Triple R FM, and serves as the Chair of La Mama Theatre's volunteer Committee of Management. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, and was awarded the status of Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend in 2017. In 2019 he was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize. Most recently, Richard was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Green Room Awards Association in June 2021.
