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 250 delegates each year. Presenters come to Pacific Contact to book performances for their communities, organizations, schools, festivals and facilities. They 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. Artists, Agents and Managers come to sell their shows and book tours and to network with colleagues. Everyone comes for professional development, workshops, networking opportunities, hospitality, special meetings, presentations – and fun! Juried showcases are 15 minutes long at Pacific Contact. Music, Dance, Theatre and Variety acts are showcased for delegates who book for both adult and family audiences. There are 24 to 30 juried 15-minute showcases each year.

Applicants must complete all parts of the IWTS form. (Please put N/A if a question does not apply). The deadline to submit is Wednesday, June 30th, 5PM PT. Artists should be prepared to showcase the performance that was stated in the application. Any changes must be requested in writing and will be reviewed by our selection committee for approval. Support materials must be submitted as requested on the IWTS application. Support materials must be of the highest quality possible. BC Touring Council will supply basic technical support and equipment including back-line, sound system and microphones for showcases. Any special requirements should be clearly identified in your showcase application and will be responsibility of showcase artist/group.

Applying to showcase requires an availability to tour British Columbia in either the 2022-23 season or the 2023-24 season. Adjudicators select only the highest caliber of artists from applications of all genres to showcase at Pacific Contact. No formal feedback will be provided however, informal inquiries, if you are not selected to showcase, are permitted. All artists must provide appropriate and readily available support materials to apply. (video of live performances, photos, biographies, technical requirements and stage plots).

A $50 non-refundable showcase application fee is due at time of showcase application. If chosen to showcase other fees apply including membership, Pacific Contact registration as Contact Room Delegates (Booth fees begin at $400.00 ) and commitment to attend all the contact room sessions at Pacific Contact, April 7-10, 2022. An additional fee of $147.00 (includes GST) will apply to help offset the costs of showcase production. This fee is due upon notification of selection. All showcase artists must be available to perform in Burnaby on April 7, 8, 9, 2022. Showcase participants must attend scheduled sound checks. BCTC will provide full schedule and sound check details closer to the event. BC Touring Council reserves the right to use showcasing artists’ submitted images and content for the promotion of Pacific Contact. Artists are not permitted to showcase in two concurrent years