Western Touring Circuit

Founded in November 2016, the Western Touring Circuit (WTC) is a network of local councils that collaborate to make joint decisions about the number and type of performing arts work and engagement activities that travel to their region.

Red Ridge has led the Circuit since December 2021, and in that time increased membership from seven to 12 local governments and seen audiences in each community grow year-on-year.

In 2024, the Regional Arts Services Network - RASN , an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, is supporting Red Ridge to coordinate the Western Touring Circuit.

The WTC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Local Government to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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Red Ridge &
The Western Touring Circuit

Operating as a consortium of presenters, each Circuit member is responsible for securing funds to cover presentation costs identified through their Regional Arts Development Fund programming.

The Circuit provides stability and predictability for all partners involved, from presenters (Councils), producers through to the performers.

Since 2016, the Western Touring Circuit has presented 2-3 shows in each region. Red Ridge identifies suitable touring performances, arranges the promotion and marketing of the tours, and maintains the connection between the performers and the presenters (Council representatives).

Red Ridge continues to strengthen and grow the network identifying new partners, local support channels and potential members.

WTC Tours 2026