Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
January 19, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Theatre Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Regional Meeting for Presenters-North
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | https://bclive.ca/event/regional-meeting-for-presenters-northern-region-2/
BC Live is hosting a regional meeting for Northern Presenters on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00 am to Noon (PT) on Zoom. To attend, register here.
The meeting offers presenters an opportunity to network, discuss trends and hot topics, and learn more about BC Live’s programs.
AGENDA
Welcome & Introductions
Presentation: BC Live Funding Programs & Block Booking Data
Directed Discussion: Structured data, website integration with Spektrix, unauthorized ticket resellers
Open Discussion: Challenges, Successes
Advocacy Update: Arts Funding in Schools, Festivals

Regional Meeting for Presenters-South Central/South East
2026-01-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 0B4, Canada
BC Live is hosting a regional meeting for South Central and South East Presenters on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (PT) at the Living Things Festival at the Kelowna Community Theatre at 1375 Water Street, Kelowna.
To attend, RSVP here.
The meeting offers presenters an opportunity to network, discuss trends and hot topics, and learn more about BC Live’s programs.
AGENDA

1:00pm – 2:30pm
Indigenous Welcome
Introductions Round table
Directed Discussion: Collect Agenda Items suggestions: structured data, unauthorized ticket resellers

12:30pm-3pm
Networking and Refreshment break

3pm – 4pm
CPA and Block Booking Presentations
Open Discussion

Regional Meeting for Presenters-Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
2026-01-27 10:30 - 14:00 | The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 6Z4, Canada
BC Live is hosting a regional meeting for Vancouver Island & Gulf Island Presenters on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm (PT) at the Port Theatre at 125 Front Street, Nanaimo. Lunch is included. To attend, RSVP here. Please indicate any dietary restrictions you have on the form.
The meeting offers presenters an opportunity to network, discuss trends and hot topics, and learn more about BC Live’s programs.
AGENDA
Welcome & Introductions
Presentation: BC Live Funding Programs & Block Booking Data
Directed Discussion: Structured data, website integration with Spektrix, unauthorized ticket resellers
Open Discussion: Challenges, Successes
Advocacy Update: Arts Funding in Schools, Festivals

Regional Meeting for Presenters-South West/Metro Vancouver
2026-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 | VIFF Centre’s Education Suite, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3M7, Canada
BC Live Performance Network is hosting a regional meeting for presenters in the South West/Metro Vancouver region on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm at the VIFF Centre’s Education Suite at 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. To attend, register here.

The meeting offers an opportunity for presenters to meet, network, discuss hot topics, and learn more about BC Live’s programs.

AGENDA
Welcome & Introductions
Directed Discussion: Collect agenda items, suggestions: Structured data, unauthorized ticket resellers
Short Break
Presentations: BC Live Funding Programs & Block Booking Data
Open Discussion: Challenges, Successes

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00
February 5, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Theatre Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Coffee Morning - Festival Caucus Conversation
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539409383
BC Live Festival Caucus – Coffee Conversation Agenda
Join your colleagues for a relaxed coffee time conversation covering the following areas.

Quick Check-In: Wins & PressuresOne-round share on what’s working and what’s hardest right now (weather, ticket sales, costs)
Financial Sustainability & RiskAudience trends, rising costs, ticket sales, and budgeting for uncertainty
Shared Solutions & CollaborationEconomic impact studies, equipment-sharing, block booking – where collaboration could reduce pressure
Festivals in a Changing ClimatePractical impacts of climate change, weather disruption, and ideas for shared planning and support
What’s NextUpcoming caucus meetings, funded participation opportunities, and how to stay involved

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
February 17, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Summer Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00
March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Music Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Coffee Morning - EDI Caucus Conversation
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83371997062
BC Live EDI Caucus – Coffee Morning Conversation
Join your colleagues for a relaxed coffee time conversation covering the following areas.

Welcome & Code of ConductLand acknowledgement, introductions
Accountability & Sector CultureAddressing harm, power dynamics, and pathways for early intervention
Accessibility & Bias in PracticePractical tools, accessibility standards, and learning opportunities to dismantle bias
Commitments & Next StepsPriority actions, and future caucus schedule

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
March 17, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Dance Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
April 2, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Theatre Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Venue Managers & Peer Networking Meeting
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | https://bclive.ca/event/venue-managers-peer-networking-meeting/
We invite venue managers and their staff to register for the Venue Managers & Peer Networking meeting on Wednesday, April 8th, from 10:00 am to Noon PT on Zoom.
The meeting will include breakout sessions for staff to discuss timely topics, ask questions, share successes and challenges, and connect with colleagues. They include Venue Managers, Box Office & Front of House, Marketing & Development, Technical & Production
NOTES: Notes from the meeting are available at this link (PDF).
AGENDA
Chair: Theresia Reid, Chilliwack Cultural Centre/BC Live Board Member
10:00 am to 10:40 am: Presentations & Discussion:

Crowd Management: Caleigh Hoot, Industry Health and Safety Specialist, Actsafe Safety Association

Values, Governance and the Limits of Neutrality: Galen Olstead, Key City Theatre and Kirsten Soder, Tidemark Theatre

10:40 am to 10:45 am: Break & log in for Peer Networking Meetings
10:45 am to 11:30 am: Peer Networking Meetings for:

Venue Managers
Box Office & Front of House
Marketing & Development
Technical & Production

11:30 am to Noon: Reporting out/Wrap up

Annual General Meeting
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00
The BC Live Performance Network will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for members on Zoom on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM (PT)/12:00 PM (MT).
RSVP: Please register here to attend.
Agenda (PDF)
2025 Minutes (PDF)
2025 Financial Statement (PDF)
Board Elections – read board bios here
Up for election
Amelia Ewart – South East Region
Elijah Larsen – Festival Representative
Eliseo Santillan – Festival Representative
Leah Foreman – South Central Representative
Tara Nazemi – Presenter Representative
Xin Xuan Song – Festival / Artistic Company Representative
Staying on the board
Deb Renz – current Chair
Theresia Reid – current Vice-Chair/Secretary
Jessica Duran – South Central Representative
Lynnda McDougall -current Treasurer/North Representative
Renae Morriseau – Artist representative
Aaron Schubert – Agent/Manager Representative
Justine Murdy – Artist representative
Retiring
Erin Kennedy
David Gonella
Kym Gouchie
Paul Hinrichs

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.

Agenda: TYA & Variety Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Funding Programs: Information Session
2026-04-23 12:30 - 14:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uFDni5g9ROuB4orMtYz2rA
You are invited to RSVP for an information session on the 2026-2027 Community Presenters Assistance and Into the Act programs. Both programs will be launched in early April.
Join BC Live’s Program Manager to learn about program updates and resources, review the new online application forms and sample applications, and ask questions. The session will be recorded, and recordings will be available upon request.
Agenda
12:30 pm to 1:15 pm (PT) – Community Presenters Assistance Program
1:20 pm to 2:00 pm (PT) – Into the Act Program
Register at the link below.

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.

Agenda: Music Programming + ALL things Performance
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Funding Programs: Information Session
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pKb9ho4xTiq4mY7FdDq4Ew
You are invited to RSVP for an information session on the 2026-2027 Community Presenters Assistance and Into the Act programs. Both programs will be launched in early April. The session will be hosted on Zoom.
Join BC Live’s Program Manager to learn about program updates and resources, review the new online application forms and sample applications, and ask questions. The session will be recorded, and recordings will be available upon request.
Agenda
10:00 am to 10:45 am (PT)- Community Presenters Assistance Program
10:50 am to 11:30 am (PT) – Into the Act Program
Register at the link below.

Block Booking Meeting for Presenters
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
BC Live hosts block booking meetings for Presenters on Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to pitch artists, discuss programming and collaborate on tours.
Agenda: Year in Review & Summer Break
MEETING NOTES:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743993320
Log into the ATC: https://arts-tc.ca/
Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator: petrice@bclive.ca

Pacific Contact 2026
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-04 | Nanaimo, BC, 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6Z4, Canada
Pacific Contact is BC Live’s annual showcase conference for the performing arts. This 4-day conference attracts hundreds of performing arts professionals who gather to plan performances and develop lasting relationships that extend into communities around the province. Featuring approximately 40 live multi-disciplinary performances, Pacific Contact is an opportunity to get inspired and discover new artists while experiencing an exhibit hall (Contact Room), networking events, panels, meetings and workshops.
