Join an established and growing network dedicated to touring and presenting of the live performing arts in British Columbia. BC Touring Council (BCTC) members include presenters, festivals, venues, artists, artistic companies, agents/ managers working to ensure that communities and audiences across British Columbia have access and opportunities to engage in live performances. Members of BCTC ensure that our sector remains vibrant, successful and sustainable.
Sign-up or Renew Membership
Renewing Your Membership
How to renew using new portal:
Your membership information has already been pre-loaded into the portal, we now need to link you to the portal with these simple steps:
Step 1: Click on the following: website link
Step 2: Click on the ‘Password Reset’ link
Step 3: Enter your email address
Step 4: You’ll then receive an email containing a secure link that allows you to set your new password and will be logged into our portal.
Step 5: When you are ready click the My Memberships in the menu and then Renew My Membership.
We can’t wait for you to experience all the new features and improvements. As always, your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we’re committed to continually enhancing our services based on your feedback.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues during the login process or have any suggestions for further improvements.
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New Membership Sign up
Choose your membership type and complete the form and payment section.
Your information will now be included in the new membership portal.
See the steps above to set the password for your access to the membership portal.
Membership Benefits
Pacific Contact is BC Touring Council’s annual showcase festival and conference for the performing arts.
This 4-day conference attracts hundreds of performing arts professionals who gather to plan performances, network, learn, and develop lasting relationships that extend into communities around the province. Each year, the event is attended by presenting organizations from BC, across Canada and the US as well as artists, agents, government funders, arts advocacy and service organizations.
Pacific Contact features juried showcase performances by approximately 42 different artist groups, a trade-show style exhibit hall (Contact Room), networking events, panels, meetings and workshops.
Pacific Contact 2024 will be held from April 10 to 14 and will take place for the first time in Kelowna, BC at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna Community Theatre, Metro Hub and The Laurel Packinghouse. The hotel will be the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, all the venues are in close walking distance to the hotel.
Visit this page for more information for PC 2024.
BCTC Awards – Members are invited each year to nominate presenters, festivals, agents/managers, artistic companies and/or artists that go above and beyond and deserve recognition. Winners are announced and presented with their Award at a Ceremony at Pacific Contact.
Arts Touring Connector
BCTC has a team member dedicated to supporting Block Booking for our members. This coordinator hosts bi-weekly meetings for Presenters to share information, pitch artists and coordinate tours. To facilitate this process Presenter members have access to the Arts Touring Connector (ATC), an online booking module that facilitates block booking. The idea is for presenters to work cooperatively to book more artists in communities throughout the province. In addition to regular meetings, presenters receive support and training from our block booking coordinator.
Directories
Membership includes listing in online directories featuring presenters and venues.
New this year will be the return of a dynamic online artist directory that will be searchable by discipline/genre, location and other key words.
Network / Meetings
The BC Touring Council hosts a number of in-person and online meetings for members throughout the year including Town Hall meetings, regional meetings, facility and peer networking, artist/artistic companies, agents and managers meetings. These gatherings offer an opportunity to share resources, to exchange information, to build relationships and to learn from other colleagues.
When possible, BCTC’s board and staff travel to regions of the province to host meetings with members.
The BC Touring Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held to report on the activities of the society. Members are invited to attend to vote on BCTC business.
BCTC also hosts an online speaker series featuring guests from the arts and culture sector who engage in fascinating conversations about various topics affecting and influencing our sector.
Advocacy
BCTC is active in an alliance of networks in BC and across Canada that advocates on behalf of the sector and of its members.
BCTC takes an active collaborative approach to advocating for increases in federal and provincial support for the sector including Community Presenters Assistance which BCTC delivers on behalf of our partners, the Province of BC and BC Arts Council..
BCTC Awards
Members are invited each year to nominate presenters, festivals, agents/managers, artistic companies and/or artists that go above and beyond and deserve recognition. Winners are announced and presented with their Award at a Ceremony at Pacific Contact. View the past award winners.
Resources
BCTC’s website includes a resource section with Contact Events/Conferences, Funding, a Regional Map and other resources.
Job Postings – Members post their jobs for free on BCTC’s website. Postings are often featured in our communications and shared on our private Facebook groups.
BCTC also provides assistance or support to members based on their specific needs or requests.
Annual Membership spans (November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024)
Membership Types & Dues
Type 1 – Operating Budget less than $100,000 | $150.00 + GST |
Type 2 – Operating Budget $100,000 to $500,000 | $225.00 + GST |
Type 3 – Operating Budget over $500,000 | $350.00 + GST |
Single Artist or Self Representing Group | $55.00 + GST |
Artistic Companies (Theatre / Dance / etc.) | $110.00 + GST |
Agents/Managers representing 1-3 artists on roster | $110.00 + GST |
Agents/Managers representing 4 or more artists on roster | $165.00 + GST |
Individual that is interested in supporting the performing arts | $50.00 + GST |
Business or Organization that provides services, products or supports performing arts | $165.00 + GST |