• Pacific Contact offers a great opportunity to promote, profile and put your name in front of key people in the arts and cultural industries.
  
  
• Pacific Contact connects you to presenters, artists, agents, government representatives and other industry professionals from across BC, Canada and the western U.S.
  
  
• By sponsoring Pacific Contact, you make a genuine contribution to the BC Touring Council and its membership. Your sponsorship supports a growing regional network of performing arts professionals.
  
  
• Pacific Contact could not have achieved the same success it has in past years without the support of sponsors.

Pacific Contact Sponsors Acknowledgement:

• Acknowledgement and logo in the Pacific Contact/ArtsOnTour/Members Directory publication. This includes the general thank you page and in specific sponsorship area. Approximately 500 program guides are printed. The program will be printed on high quality paper and will be given to all delegates at the conference. It is distributed to industry professionals throughout BC, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest after the conference. The publication includes the Showcase Schedule, Mainstage and Independent Showcase artists' profiles, a list of BC presenters and more. This publication is a resource used year-round by agents, artists, managers, presenters, festival and key industry professionals.



• Acknowledgement on the BCTC website on the popular and well-visited Pacific Contact page
  
  
• Signage acknowledgement during the Pacific Contact Conference and for special events
  
  
• Acknowledgement by the Master of Ceremonies between Showcases at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, The Shadbolt Centre For The Arts and at the Hilton Hotel.

Become a Sponsor - Online Booking Closed

Opening Reception Sponsorship: Solo Sponsorship $1500 or $500/each (3)

Martini Bar reception at The Hilton Hotel, Friday, March 31^st 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Held in the beautiful Crystal Foyer at the Hilton Hotel. This is our opportunity to thank sponsors, delegates, artists and all our guests. Along with a few speeches, this is a time for networking and celebration. The sponsor for this reception will be recognized, so you should plan to be in attendance!
Sponsored by Caline Artists International

Awards Dinner Presentation Sponsorship: $500

The awards presentation takes place during the awards dinner on Sunday, April 2^nd. As a sponsor of the awards you are recognizing excellence in presenting and touring. This dinner is a very special highlight of Pacific Contact.

Dinners & Luncheon Sponsorship: $300

Get your message out in a friendly congenial atmosphere of delegates networking during mealtimes. Say a few words and distribute brochures and/or business cards at all the tables.

The Block Booking Meeting Sponsorship: $200

Help with coffee and muffins for this very important working meeting for presenters - Tuesday, April 4th. (TAKEN)
Sponsored by: Prologue Integrated Consulting

Coffee Breaks Sponsorship: $150

Whether in the morning, afternoon in the foyers or in the Contact Room delegates will thank you for this sponsorship!

If you sponsor the coffee, we'll post a sign near the coffee station so that delegates know who is sponsoring. There are several spots to sponsor during Pacific Contact.
Saturday networking coffee break sponsored by: Chan Centre For The Performing Arts
Sunday Contact Room coffee break sponsored by: Jackie Stibbards Artist Management

The Hospitality Room Sponsorship: $200 each night

Networking late night at Pacific Contact is in the penthouse Diamond Suite at the Metrotown Hilton. Great place to unwind at the end of the day. Help us to provide snacks and refreshments!
Saturday Night sponsored by: Ballet Jorgen Canada

Professional Development Sponsorship: $500

Help us to offset the costs of professional fees, materials and supplies. - Friday, March 31^st

Facility Managers Meeting: $200

Help provide coffee and afternoon sweets for this very lively meeting of the minds of the top professionals in the field. - Friday, March 31^st

Showcase Intermission Sponsorship at the Michael J Fox: $100 each

Everyone loves a coffee and dessert treat during the intermission breaks at showcase.
Friday Evening (Mainstage #1) sponsored by: Bottom Line Duo
Saturday Evening (Mainstage #3) sponsored by: Gliss Media
Sunday Evening (Mainstage #4) sponsored by: theater simple

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts - Complimentary Luncheon Sponsorship: $1000

Delegates are treated to lunch this day at the Shadbolt - Monday, April 3rd. Help us offset the costs.

30th Anniversary Dinner Harbour Cruise Sponsorship: $2000 Solo or $1000(2)

What better way to close the 2006 Pacific Contact 30th Anniversary then by a boat and dinner cruise along the fabulous shores of Vancouver. A not to be missed event. You will be remembered. - Monday, April 3rd

Is there a custom sponsorship that you have in mind? Would you like to invite other colleagues to share a sponsorship with you? Please feel free to suggest it!

Become a Sponsor - Online Booking Closed

For more information contact:

Joanna Maratta
Executive Director
Ph: 250 352-0021
Fx: 250 352-0027
Email: fyi@bctouring.org