Become a Promoter

• We will come and meet you and your committee if you have one, see the venue and discuss how the scheme works.
  
  
• Each spring, Essex on Tour produces a menu of subsidised performances for promoters to choose from.
  
  
• We host an evening event for Promoters to enjoy and see a selection of the shows on offer to them - as well as catching up with fellow promoters!
  
  
• When Promoters have chosen an event, Essex on Tour makes all the contractual arrangements for promoters and companies and will pay the company after the performance.
  
  
• Promoters receive a marketing pack with tickets, leaflets, posters and press information to help sell the show.
  
  
• Essex on Tour produces a full tour leaflet of all the shows in the season and this is distributed county wideAs an additional safety net, we run a guarantee against loss scheme.
  
  
• We are always available by phone for support and advice.

• chooses a performance they like the look of at a time that suits.
  
  
• gathers together a band of willing helpers.
  
  
• books the venue and ensures it is properly licensed with the local council for the event. 
  
  
• liaises directly with the performing company regarding directions, hospitality or accommodation arrangements, the time of the show and general performance details.
  
  
• markets the performance on a local level with the leaflets and posters supplied.  Sends out a press release to local publications.
  
  
• acknowledges Essex on Tour verbally and visually wherever possible.
  
  
• distributes audience evaluation forms at the performance.
  
  
• completes feedback forms and returns them to Essex on Tour within a week of the performance.
  
  
• pays Essex on Tour promptly after the performance on receipt of an invoice.