Share a round on us! Take part in QTouring’s inaugural ‘Gather Round’ — a hyper-local networking night for the arts. Timed to coincide with an arts festival in your region, our debut round kicks off alongside THRIVE on Arts Festival at The Empire in Toowoomba.

Presented by QTouring, Queensland’s statewide touring service, Gather Round: THRIVE is a casual evening of laid-back networking for artists, producers, and presenters from the Darling Downs and surrounds.

Secluded in The Empire’s lush Lounge Bar (and with a round or two on us) this evening is about dropping the formalities to help foster relationships within the community and spark conversations that can drive projects forward.

With the QTouring team in attendance, we are keen to hear from you — we want to discuss the challenges and opportunities you face touring beyond the region, and vice versa, bringing touring work into your region. The team will also head to Sofra for dinner post-event, and we invite anyone to join us*

So come along, grab that person you’ve always wanted to speak to and say g’day, or come and welcome those who are stepping into the sector for the first time.

RUNSHEET

4:30pm | Networking Commences
5:30pm | A toast to Local Artists
6:30pm | Last Call

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7:15pm | Grab dinner with the QTouring team*

And while you’re planning a trip to The Empire, arrive early to check out some of the work at THRIVE on Arts Festival: www.empiretheatre.com.au/thrive-on-arts

*Optional add-on: Dinner will occur at Sofra Turkish Cuisine (164 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350). Choice of 3 options from set menu (including a drink) @ $38.50 per person. Menu options available through the purchase link. Limited availability, pre-book to secure a spot.

Gather Round is a QTouring project, supported by the statewide touring service, an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. QTouring is managed by Stage Queensland. This Gather Round was supported by The Empire.

Cover Image: CONNECT Conference + Showcase 2024. Photo by Jade Ellis

Contact the host of Gather Round: THRIVE @ The Empire | QTouring