The Next Gen represents BCTC’s commitment to supporting and providing access to young people in the performing arts sector in BC.
In 2016, on its 40th Anniversary, the BC Touring Council launched the Next 10 Legacy Fund to support youth from across BC, who were interested in working or volunteering in live performing arts, to attend Pacific Contact. We are grateful to the past donors of the Next 10 Legacy Fund.
BCTC has since expanded our vision from The Next 10 Legacy to The Next Gen, representing our ongoing commitment to supporting and providing access to young people in BC’s performing arts sector.
2024 Program
The 2024 Next Gen program will launch on Monday, January 8, on our website. Members will be invited to submit an application to nominate a youth working or volunteering in the performing arts in BC. They are eligible to receive complimentary registration (not including meals) and up to $500 to support travel and accommodation to attend Pacific Contact 2024 in Kelowna. A limited number of subsidies will be available.
Donate to the Next Gen! Online through Canada Helps 
BC Touring Council is a registered charity.
Thank you to all our donors who have contributed.
Atlantic Presenters Association
Canadian Arts Presenting Association
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Colleen Brines
Dani Fecko
Darren Bond
Galen Olstead
Garry Pendergast
Joanna Maratta
John McLachlan
Julia Mackey & Dirk Van Stralen
Kent Gallie
Kevin Bruce
Lakes District Arts Council
Malcolm & Brenda Fleeton
Margo Kane
Michael Cade
Nadine Tremblay
Ontario Presents
Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
Paul Gravett
Prairie Debut
Quesnel Live Arts
South Okanagan Concert Society
Sue Judge
Susan Urquhart
Trent Arterberry
Vernon & Dist Performing Arts Centre