January Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE
Pacific Contact 2007 Early Bird Registration - Online Now
Professional Development Intensive at Pacific Contact
In-Conference Workshops, Meetings & Networking
Hilton Hotel at Metrotown - Official Hotel & Conference Centre
Special Events - 31st Anniversary Events
ArtsOnTour Directory Launch and Final Deadlines
Membership Renewal
Job Postings
Member News
Industry News

PACIFIC CONTACT 2007 Early Bird registration until February 16th.
Register online at http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/. Mainstage and Studio Stage showcases, Professional Development Intensive, contact room, networking sessions, dinners and late-night fun! Apply now and save!
https://www.bctouring.org/secure-forms/PacificContact2007.html

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTENSIVE at Pacific Contact 2007 is available to both delegates of the conference and arts professionals interested in new skill development. The BC Touring Council is thrilled to announce the dynamic dual offering with Jerry Yoshitomi and Ginger Grant - Branding From The Inside Out. This is the first time BCTC has combined two experts in their fields to present one, day-long workshop.
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/pdi-detailed.html

IN CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS AND NETWORKING at Pacific Contact brings people together for lively discussion, debate and to share experiences and knowledge. Full details of all these opportunities at Pacific Contact 2007 can be found at http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html

THE HILTON HOTEL, METROTOWN is conference hotel for Pacific Contact 2007. This luxurious four-star hotel is located minutes away from showcase venues and is right across the street from the Metrotown Shopping Complex, BC's largest indoor Mall. Full information, room rates and online registration is on the BCTC website at
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/hotel.html

SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Reception, BCTC Annual General Meeting, Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Luncheon, Closing Night Party at the Vancouver Rowing Club and late-night hospitality - come and celebrate, make new friends and reconnect with familiar faces. See schedule http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/pre_schedule.html

2007 ARTS ON TOUR DIRECTORY - is launched. Check out an amazing variety of Artists and Agents from across North America who are interested in touring in B.C., Alberta and the Pacific North West. http://www.artsontour.com/

2007 ARTS ON TOUR DIRECTORY - FINAL DEADLINE FEBRARY 9TH. Don't be left out of ArtsOnTour 2007! Don't give up hope! You can get-your-act-together and get listed in the print version and next round of updates to the of ArtsOnTour website. The print publication will be distributed to over 500 presenters in the US, across Canada and in BC. The ArtsOnTour website is used year-round by presenters and actively marketed by BCTC as a member service. Don't be left out. It's a member benefit. Let us serve you better. Sign up now! Really! Final Deadline For Website & Print Directory - February 9th.
http://www.artsontour.com

BCTC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2007 - For those who have renewed membership or if you are a new member, welcome! If you are planning on registering for Pacific Contact or Arts On Tour you may also renew your membership at that time. For those of you who have allowed your membership to lapse, please consider the benefits and support the BC Touring Council. For full information please visit http://www.bctouring.org/membership/.

JOB POSTINGS - As a service to BCTC members you can list your job postings on our site. Check out new listings at http://www.bctouring.org/job-opportunities/.

BCTC MEMBER NEWS
BCTC wishes to congratulate the following on their fantastic electornic Newsletters and activities. Check out what your colleagues in other parts of BC are up to!

The Whistler Arts Council mandate: coordinate, stimulate and promote the growth of and participation in the arts in the Whistler area.
http://www.whistlerartscouncil.com/

Golden & District Arts Council Mission: to engage, energize and enrich the cultural life of Kicking Horse Country.
http://www.kickinghorseculture.ca/

JP Cormier is touring BC in March and early April. Some dates are still avaialble. If interested see JP's touring schedule at http://www.jp-cormier.com and contact Dwight Ireland ireland@slfa.com at S.L.Feldman & Associates.

Talking Stick Festival 2007 - Monday, February 5th to Sunday, February 11th - Call for Volunteers. The 6th annual Talking Stick Festival provides a stage for the best emerging and established Aboriginal artists and enriches Vancouver's vibrant artistic landscape. Volunteers are needed to help out at various events. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Valri Wright volunteer@fullcircle.ca. For a complete schedule of events - www.fullcircle.ca

INDUSTRY NEWS

ATTENTION ARTISTS!
Ontario Contact 07 October 17-20, 2007 Living Arts Centre. Showcase applications are now available - www.ontariocontact.ca.

NewMusicWest 2007 Demo Submissions Deadline Feb. 9th, 2007
NewMusicWest is currently searching for talented performers to showcase during the festival May 2-6, 2007. Every artist that applies will be heard by at least 3 music industry professionals who will help determine if the artist will be selected to perform a showcase at NewMusicWest. Last year featured over 200 bands in 25 venues, and attracted over 30,000 people. Artists who submit their works will not only have a chance to showcase at the festival, but will also have the opportunity to be promoted on Sirius Satellite Radio, CBC Radio 3, the NMW website, 29 Mobile ring tones, and through other media.
Apply online www.newmusicwest.com

Music BC - Pacific Music Industry Association Schmusic BC Party is Friday February 8th. info@musicbc.org. http://www.musicbc.org

FACTOR - Next Deadline: Jan 31st for: Video Program, Domestic & International Tour/Showcase Support, Domestic & International Business Development, Label, Manager & Music Distributor Business Development, Marketing & Promotion for All FACTOR Supported Sound Recordings, Songwriter's Workshop & Seminar Support Program, Collective Initiatives, Direct Board Approval
All application forms and program info available at www.factor.ca

Congratulations to Andrew Wilhelm-Boyles to the position of Executive Director at the Alliance for Arts and Culture. Currently the National Director of the Creative City Network of Canada, an organization of people employed by municipalities across Canada working on arts, culture and heritage policy and planning, Mr. Wilhelm-Boyles will be taking the helm at the Alliance at the end of February. "The board and staff are very pleased to have Andrew joining our team," said Alliance President, Ian Forsyth. "Andrew's breadth of experience and tremendous communication skills will make a significant contribution to our role as the voice for arts and culture in Greater Vancouver." For his part, Mr. Wilhelm-Boyles says it's a great privilege to be joining the Alliance at such an exciting time for the organization and the Greater Vancouver community. www.allianceforarts.com

Nearly three-quarters of a million volunteers assisted Canadian cultural organizations in 2004 - Canadian arts and culture organizations rely on volunteers to fulfill many roles, including serving on boards of directors, organizing events, working in gift shops and performing various administrative tasks. Without volunteer support, many arts and culture organizations would be unable to achieve their mandates.
In 2004, volunteers accounted for almost 75% of the overall workforce in not-for-profit heritage organizations and over 40% in non-profit performing arts companies. The full report, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Arts Council, is available free of charge on the Hill Strategies Research website (http://www.hillstrategies.com) and the websites of the funding organizations. The report is the 16th in the Statistical Insights on the Arts series from Hill Strategies Research.

ArtScan 2007! Join educators and delegates from across BC to preview 45 performances designed specifically for student audiences. Performers represent a variety of disciplines and cultural traditions from World Music and Creole ballet to children's theatre from some of Canada's top touring companies. It all takes place March 28 - 30, 2007 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver. Registration information can be found at www.artstarts.com or for info, contact Chelsea at delegates@artstarts.com ArtScan is presented by ArtStarts in Schools

The January issue of STAGEWORKS is now available at
http://www.citt.org/newsletter/2007-01.pdf

Joanna Maratta, Executive Director
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, BC V1L 5A4
T. 250-352-0021  F. 250-352-0027
fyi@bctouring.org
www.bctouring.org
Pacific Contact 2007 - March 30 - April 3