Promoters
Carn to Cove is only possible thanks to the dedication and committment of hundreds of volunteer promoters who bring joy and laughter to the heart of their communities.
If you’d like to become a promoter in your local community please email us [email protected]
Our next menu parties will be in April 2026
Being a promoter
Rural touring is only possible due to the hard work, dedication and commitment from volunteer promoters.
You may be an individual keen to make things happen in your area or part of a committee for your village hall or local organisation. It most cases, there is a main promoter who is able to make decisions, take responsibility for the event and be the primary contact for both Carn to Cove and artists. Whatever your situation, you will most likely want to have a small group of people who you can call on to help you run your event, whether that is distributing flyers, hosting artists, or unpacking chairs.
Menu Parties
We hold menu parties twice a year, in April and September, and this is where you get the opportunity to book shows for the forthcoming season.
We put together a list of shows (the menu) covering all different genres and these will be presented at the party, and all the details are contained in the menu brochure. We hold two evening parties per season, (in West Cornwall, and East Cornwall) to make it easier for travelling.
The menu parties are a good opportunity for everyone to get together and hear details of the shows, watch clips and meet some of the performers who come along to give short extracts or talk about their shows. We ask everyone to provide a plate of food, so we can have a break and a chance to chat and catch up at the interval.
If you can’t make it to a menu party, you can still receive a brochure and booking form and make choices in the same way. We do encourage you to come to a menu party if at all possible as it is useful to connect with others. You will also hear about the shows in more detail.
How the finances work
Each community has the potential to receive one subsidised show per season (2 per year). Carn to Cove support you to programme exciting, engaging and ambitious performances for your local audiences and the wider community. We do encourage you to also feel free to book other shows as a self-promotion if finances and time allows.
We have two models:
Subsidised shows:
Carn to Cove pays the artist’s their fee. The promoter keeps 20% of the box office income (and any profits made on the bar / cafe / raffle) and pays Carn to Cove either 80% of the box office income, or the minimum guarantee, whichever is greater.
In the menu you will be able to see the full fee and minimum guarantee for each show.
Self-promotion:
The Promoter pays the artist their full fee and keeps 100% of the box office income. Carn to Cove still help with contracting, tickets sales, promotion etc.
In both instances the promoter is responsible for any other cost incurred including local publicity, hall hire, and any ticketing fees.
Still interested?
If you’d like to find out more about being a promoter with Carn to Cove and what the role entails, you can download our Promoter Information Pack here.