Now in its 32nd year, 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 runs from March 28 - 30, 2008. 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 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 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 Studio Stage showcases. 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.

Schedules:
— Schedule at a Glance
— Detailed Schedule

Showcase Schedules:
— Mainstage Schedule
— Studio Stage Schedule

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

Contact Room Information:
— Booth Designation / Organization Listing - Alphabetical
— Booth Designation / Organization Listing - Booth List
— Floor Plan - Layout - pdf file

Professional Development Intensive: International Presenters Network Day
— Detailed Information

In Conference Workshops:
— REAL TIME – Conversations at Pacific Contact
— Breakfast Dances - Link Dance Foundation
— Workshops, Meetings, Networking

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

Sponsorship Opportunities:
— Sponsorship Info & Booking

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

Getting to Pacific Contact:
— Information on the conference hotel - the Hilton Vancouver-Metrotown
— General Travel Information
— Map of the Lower Mainland
— Map of Vancouver (Burnaby)

Sponsors