The Atlantic Presenters Association is dedicated to providing space that is accessible, inclusive, and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. At our gatherings, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, levels of ability, religion and all our other diverse identities.

The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) acknowledges that past selection processes were not fair or equitable to all and that this is the first step towards more equitable representation on our stages across Atlantic Canada. APA acknowledges the value that lived and community based experiences and practices have in creating fair artist selection processes. APA is committed to implementing and upholding equitable practices by choosing a selection committee that represents the wide diversity of artists that we are committed to bringing to Contact East.

Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) will supply stage and production equipment, systems and support to showcasing artists and do our best to meet their additional technical requirements. APA will also provide dressing rooms and green room for showcasing artists. Showcases requiring the calling of cues should bring a stage manager.

If you would prefer to send us an audio or video file of the information we ask; or to set up a phone call or online meeting to complete this form, please message crystal@atlanticpresenters.ca. The deadline to submit is October 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM AT.

Artists should be prepared to present a performance, or excerpt of a full length piece of work, approximately 15 minutes in length. APA understands that some performances may need more time to be fully experienced; however, we cannot accommodate all requests.

Artists should be prepared to showcase/pitch the performance that was stated in the application. Any changes must be pre-approved as the selection committee selects final applications based on what was submitted.

The deadline to submit is October 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM AT. For assistance accessing or completing this form, or to discuss alternate payment options, please contact crystal@atlanticpresenters.ca. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All application fees are non-refundable.

Submission of this form constitutes acceptance and acknowledgement of the following terms and conditions of applying for and/or accepting a showcase or pitch at Contact East.

This application does not represent a commitment by Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) to provide a showcase at Contact East 2026.

If selected to showcase/pitch successful applicants must:

• Purchase artist/representative registration for the conference.

• Be available to participate in the scheduled sound check (approximately 30 minutes) and scheduled showcase slot (approximately 15 minutes) between Wednesday, April 8-Saturday, April 11, 2026. Please note that APA will do our best to work with artists well in advance of the conference to work around their personal schedules. We do encourage participation in the full event if possible as this is a great opportunity to meet and network with presenters and other delegates.

• Agree to APA's Respectful Events Policy as follows: The Atlantic Presenters Association is dedicated to providing space that is accessible, inclusive, and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. At our gatherings, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, levels of ability, religion and all our other diverse identities.

• Be available for contact room/one-to-one meetings with other conference delegates. Registration will open in winter 2026 and full details released at that time.

• Confirm within 7 days of offer to showcase or pitch.

Furthermore:

• Costs such as travel and accommodations related to showcasing are the responsibility of the artists, however, APA can advise on accessing grants to cover these costs

• APA reserves the right to use showcasing artists submitted images and content for the promotion of Contact East

• If a selected act is unable to appear, no substitutions will be permitted for the scheduled showcase performance. The selection committee will establish a list of alternates from the original applications. Cancellation by an agent or promoter does not guarantee that agent or promoter the opportunity to fill the vacant showcase.