DRIVING Sustainable International Touring THROUGH COLLABORATION
Following a bumper ITER 4 programme we are thrilled to announce the participants for the fifth edition of the International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Programme, commencing in October 2026.
The ITER programme is an initiative from Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, the Danish Arts Foundation, and Arts Council Norway, delivered in partnership with Julie’s Bicycle and in futurum. Structured as free-to-attend interactive seminar series followed by an opportunity to apply for project funding, ITER fosters vital cross-border relationships.
For ITER 5, we are delighted to feature Scotland for the very first time, bringing together artists and organisations from England, Scotland, Denmark, and Norway to develop new, environmentally responsible, inclusive, and equitable approaches to international collaboration.
This year’s edition connects professionals from the performing arts and music sectors across two parallel tracks: a ‘Pathfinder’ programme for those just starting to develop their sustainable touring strategies, and a ‘Changemaker’ programme for pioneers already making fundamental shifts in how art is shared globally.
pathfinder’s Cohort
Norwegian Participants:
- WAKKA WAKKA AS
- BUTOH Encounters
- Salten Friteater
- Davvi – Centre for Performing Arts
- SCENEKUNST SØR
- Kristine Utne Stiberg
- NY MUSIKK
- Lana Lisa Granerud
Danish Participants:
- Masterplants Orchestra / Plantland Radio
- Nina-Marlou Ingemann
- Bang Tekstil-og Scenekunst
- Frank and Wild Productions
- Hurraura
- Lion Valley Music
- Foreign Affairs
English Participants:
- John Peel Centre for Creative Arts
- Hofesh Shechter Company
- Highlights Rural Touring
- Rawz
- Artsadmin
- Unchartered Collective
- Sean Noonan
- Hoo Hah House Productions
Scottish Participants:
- Kristina Cox Selkie
- Starcatchers
- Alexandra Borghino – Singing Willows
- Slainte Mhath Dannsa
- Superfan Performance
- Vince Virr
- 21 Common
- Imaginate
- The Bookshop Band
- Highlights Rural Touring
Changemaker’s Cohort
Norwegian Participants:
- ERLER TEATERKOMPANI SA
- NORSK SCENEKUNSTBRUK AS
- BOREALIS
- ESPEN HJORT SCENEKUNST
- ISKRA PRODUCTION PROKHOR GUSEV
Danish Participants:
- Foreningen for Integreret Moderne Dans i Danmark/The Association for Integrated Dance in Denmark
- Art & About
- Mariupol Theatre of Ukraine
- Turkis
- JazzDanmark
English Participants:
- Told By An Idiot
- The Egg
- Philharmonia Orchestra
- Invisible Flock
- Norfolk and Norwich Festival
- Fuel Productions Ltd
- Pavilion Dance South West
- Jennifer Jackson Company
Scottish Participants:
- Helen McIntosh
- Matthew Short
- Take Me Somewhere Festival
- Tommy Perman
- Red Note Ensemble
- Dunedin Consort
We will be sharing stories and reflections from our participants as they journey through the programme. Follow Julie’s Bicycle on socials and sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news on the programme.
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