If you’ve been to a gig, play or creative event in your local community hall, chances are that it was made possible by Highlights North. In this episode, Kate Lynch, Director of Highlights Rural Touring Scheme, describes the challenges faced by venues and performers in putting on gigs in rural areas, and how Highlights works to overcome them.
Highlights is a charity that supports events in rural venues by connecting local people with musicians, actors and artists and removing much of the financial risk that comes with booking a performer. It is also very active in supporting creative events in schools.
Working across Northumberland, County Durham and Cumbria, it is funded by and partners with Arts Council England, Arts Out West, Durham County Council, Cumberland Council, National Rural Touring Forum, Northumberland County Council and Westmorland and Furness Council.
You can find more information about Highlights at https://highlightsnorth.co.uk and https://www.facebook.com/highlightsrural, https://www.instagram.com/highlightsrural and https://twitter.com/highlightsrural.
