Pacific Contact 2026
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🎺 Register for Pacific Contact 2026, happening October 1-4 in Snuneymuxw / Nanaimo.
🤝 We are pleased to partner with The Port Theatre, Tourism Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo to present the conference on the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
✦ Pacific Contact is BC Live’s showcase and professional development conference, featuring artist performances, showcases, and pitch sessions.
💰BC Live members are eligible for discounted rates. Register only on our website at bclive.ca.
Programming Highlights include:
✦ 35 + Performing Arts Showcases + Pitch & Performs
✦ Workshops, Slow Socials, Knowledge Cafe & Panel Sessions
✦ Network meetings of venue managers, presenters, festivals, artists, and artist reps
✦ Contact Room (trade show)
✦ Dine-arounds, lunches and receptions
✦ Closing Dinner & Awards Ceremony
ALERT: Be aware of scam emails targeting the events industry, including fake offers to sell “attendee or delegate lists.” BC Live does NOT sell our delegate lists.
✔️ Never click suspicious links or download attachments from unknown emails.
✔️ Do NOT reply to “opt out” requests in emails—this could confirm your contact info to scammers.
✔️ Always register and book hotels directly through the official BC Live website.
📸: 2026 Pitch & Perform Artist: Small Town Artillery - Tom van Deursen
🤝 We are pleased to partner with The Port Theatre, Tourism Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo to present the conference on the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
✦ Pacific Contact is BC Live’s showcase and professional development conference, featuring artist performances, showcases, and pitch sessions.
💰BC Live members are eligible for discounted rates. Register only on our website at bclive.ca.
Programming Highlights include:
✦ 35 + Performing Arts Showcases + Pitch & Performs
✦ Workshops, Slow Socials, Knowledge Cafe & Panel Sessions
✦ Network meetings of venue managers, presenters, festivals, artists, and artist reps
✦ Contact Room (trade show)
✦ Dine-arounds, lunches and receptions
✦ Closing Dinner & Awards Ceremony
ALERT: Be aware of scam emails targeting the events industry, including fake offers to sell “attendee or delegate lists.” BC Live does NOT sell our delegate lists.
✔️ Never click suspicious links or download attachments from unknown emails.
✔️ Do NOT reply to “opt out” requests in emails—this could confirm your contact info to scammers.
✔️ Always register and book hotels directly through the official BC Live website.
📸: 2026 Pitch & Perform Artist: Small Town Artillery - Tom van Deursen
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Where is it happening?
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 60 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4, Canada
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