Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Pacific Contact is the BC Touring Council's annual west coast tradeshow and booking conference for the performing arts.
It includes showcases, a contact room (tradeshow booths of artists and industry) workshops and networking opportunities for artists and performing arts presenters.

Pacific Contact is a 5-day event from March 31 - April 4, 2006. The conference takes place at the Hilton Vancouver, Metrotown. The Mainstage showcases are at the Michael J Fox Theatre, a fully equipped 600 plus seat theatre. The Studio Stage formerly known as Independent Showcases are at the Shadbolt Centre For The Arts. Both showcasing venues are minutes away from the conference hotel, where meals, the contact room, professional development and networking and hospitality take place.

Who comes to Pacific Contact?
Delegates to the conference come from BC, across Canada and the US. They include performing arts and school presenters, facility managers, artists and agents/managers and government funding partners and industry representatives. On average, Pacific Contact attracts between 200 to 300 delegates each year.

Why Do Delegates Come to Pacific Contact?
Presenters come to Pacific Contact to book performances for their communities, organizations, schools, festivals and facilities. Artists, Agents and Managers come to sell their shows and book tours. Everyone comes for professional development, workshops, networking opportunities, hospitality, special meetings, presentations – and fun!

Showcases at Pacific Contact
There are two types of showcases at Pacific Contact: Mainstage and Studio Stage formerly called Independent or "Indie" showcases.
Showcases are 15 minutes long. Music, Dance, Theatre and Variety acts are showcased for delegates who book for both adult and family audiences. There are approximately 30 mainstage showcases and 12 independent showcases. The first three days of showcases are at the Michael J Fox Theatre the last day of showcases are at the Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
Delegates come to the showcases at Pacific Contact to experience artists "live - on stage". They get to see who is in the marketplace and the level of artistry available for touring.

PACIFIC CONTACT
March 31 — April 4, 2006

General Info:
— FAQ - General
— FAQ - Artists / Agents / Managers

Showcase Info:
— Mainstage Showcase Artists
— Studio Stage Showcase Artists
— Mainstage and Studio Stage Showcases - What is the difference?

Showcase Schedules:
— Mainstage Schedule
— Studio Stage Schedule

Schedules:
— Schedule At A Glance
— Detailed Schedule

Contact Room Information:
— Booth Layout / Floor Plan (PC 2006)
— Booth Designation / Organization Listing (PC 2006) - Updated March 27

Professional Development Intensive:
— Detailed Information

In Conference Workshops:
— Workshops, Meetings, Networking

Advertising Opportunities:
— Pacific Contact Conference Guide & ArtsOnTour Print Directory

Sponsorship Opportunities:
— Sponsorship Opportunities

Getting to Pacific Contact:
— Information on accommodation at the conference hotel - the Hilton Vancouver-Metrotown
— General Travel Info

Sponsors