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Thanks to the generous support of Pub is The Hub, INN CROWD is delighted to re-open its doors in 2026. This means we can support more pubs to host great performances.

For more information go to the Applause Rural Touring website.

From 2016-2022 INN CROWD facilitated more than 64 touring shows, over 450 performances across more than 269 venues.

INN CROWD is led by Applause Rural Touring and supported by Pub is The Hub. The project has worked with some of the UK’s top spoken word and live literature artists and performers to provide rural pubs with professional, high-quality, and exciting live entertainment.

This helped publicans attract new customers, broaden the experience for their regulars, and reinforce the pub as a central, vibrant part of community life.

The pubs have now been chosen for this project, but if you would like to find out about hosting a live performance in your local rural pub or community venue, please contact your local Rural Touring Scheme.