November eNews

IN THIS ISSUE
2010 Pacific Contact Registration Online Now
2010 BCTC Membership - Now Due
ArtsOnTour Directory Registration Begins
Job Postings
Members News
Industry News

Pacific Contact March 26-28, 2010 Registration Now Online – The first 100 to register for Pacific Contact 2010 will receive a gift on arrival to the conference and your name will be entered into a draw for a complimentary registration to the 2011 Pacific Contact March 25-27, 2011. For registration and conference information go to www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/

2010 Membership Now Due - Yes, for all those who have still to renew your membership this is to let you know that it is now due. Renew before November 30th and you could win a free registration to Pacific Contact 2010. In addition member benefits include directory listings, discounts on programs and advocacy and advice. Please support performing arts touring in British Columbia. Renew your membership with BCTC and ensure that your voice is heard. Register and pay online at www.bctouring.org/membership/

2010 Arts On Tour Directory - Registration for the 2010 ArtsOnTour Directory will begin today. ArtsOnTour is a member service for all agent and artist members. This web directory is a one-stop shopping for presenters looking for artists for their seasons, series and festivals. Register by December 15th to be included for the launch on January 3, 2010.
Be sure to sign up at www.artsontour.com

Job Postings - See the latest jobs posted to the BCTC website at www.bctouring.org/job-opportunities/. To submit a posting please send to fyi@bctouring.org

Member News

Congratulations to all the BC artists nominated for BC Interior Music Awards and to those selected for awards including BCTC members’ Aspen Switzer for Folk Recording and Roots Recording of the Year. Barney Bentall for Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Country Bluegrass Recording of the Year. John Lee Sanders for Blues Recording of the Year and R&B Recording of the Year and Group of the Year. Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long who received award for New Artist of the Year. For more see www.bcima.org/2009/

Industry News

Pre-Budget Committee Calls For Renewed Funding - Further to public meetings throughout the Province the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has unanimously recommended that the Province restore funding to the arts to 2008/09 levels.
The standing committee submitted its Final Report to the Legislature on November 13, 2009, offering 49 recommendations covering everything from health care and education to funding for the arts. The committee was made up of MLAs who toured the province, identifying public priorities for next year’s provincial budget. The report can be viewed online at www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations

BC Arts Council Executive Director Jeremy Long will retire from the BC Public Service early in the New Year. Jeremy joined the Province’s arts and culture division in 1988 and has been involved with the BC Arts Council since its inception, in 1996. He has served as Council Executive Director for the past three years. Gillian Wood, current Associate Director, will take over as Acting Executive Director effective November 16, while a permanent replacement is selected. The BC Arts Council is an independent agency of the Province of British Columbia. The Council provides funding, support services, advocacy and leadership to artists and arts organizations across the province. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and all the members of the BC Touring Council we wish Jeremy all the best and thank him for his years of service in the arts.
www.bcartscouncil.ca/

Joanna Maratta, Executive Director
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, B.C. V1L 5R3
T. 250-352-0021  F. 250-352-0027
www.bctouring.org
Pacific Contact 2010 - March 26-28