Welcome to our first Contact East 2010 E-News!
July 13, 2010 | As the summer sets in, things are heating up for Contact East 2010. The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) board and staff, community volunteers and committee members are busy organizing showcases, the conference, and fun social activities for the event. The purpose of the Contact East 2010 E-News is to share with you what we have planned, and each week we will highlight an international delegate, a sponsor, a showcasing artist, and a new initiative.
To date, we have made several announcements. We have included links for you to view the information online about showcasing artists, the conference and showcasing schedule, registration and accommodations:
Showcase artists performing at Contact East 2010: www.contacteast.ca/showcase
Conference and showcasing schedule: www.contacteast.ca/schedule
Registration: www.contacteast.ca/delegates - Early bird registration ends August 15.
Accommodations: www.contacteast.ca/delegates/accommodations.php - Please indicate that you are booking for Contact East in order to get the rate that has been negotiated in advance.
We hope that you'll be just as excited as we are about Contact East 2010 and that you plan on being in Antigonish, NS from September 23-26 to take in all the action.
Sincerely,
Sue
Sue Urquhart
Executive Director, Atlantic Presenters Association and Contact East 2010 Committee Chair
International Delegate Highlight: Meet Karen Hanen, Executive Director of Arts Northwest
Arts Northwest is a non-profit membership organization connecting performing arts presenters, performing artists, management and performing arts service providers throughout the western US and Canada. With a membership of more than 500 presenters, artists, agencies and associations in the USA, Karen Hanen will be attending Contact East 2010 as an international delegate to watch Canadian artists in action, and will take part in our conference to talk with artists, agents and managers about the resources available in the northwestern USA. Karen has participated in the ECMA and other Canadian performing arts industry events as a panelist, to lead discussions, and conduct one on one conversations and will speak to a wide range of topics related to becoming a successful touring artist.
We're looking forward to having her join us for Contact East 2010 and we encourage you to visit the Arts Northwest website at www.artsnw.org.
Sponsor Highlight: 98.9 XFM On Board as our Presenting Media Sponsor
XFM broadcasts to Northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton on 98.9 and 102.5 FM and started over 60 years ago as CJFX. The station has been keeping people in the Antigonish region informed and entertained featuring today's best music and classics too.
When Contact East approached 98.9 XFM to consider coming on board as a media sponsor, Ken Farrell went over and above the call of duty and we're proud to announce that 98.9 XFM is our Presenting Media Sponsor for the. Check out their website and listen live online at www.989xfm.ca.
Artist Highlight: Project Soul for Young Audiences
Project Soul is a crew of five that have come together to spread their love of street dance to others. Each individual has studied with the original creators of their specialized dance forms, devoting themselves to learning history and spreading their love for these dances to different communities. The goal was to bring the underground culture of street dance to a more accessible platform where the public could enjoy the talents of these skilled individuals.
They have appeared in different live shows such as “Groovaloos” as well as different TV shows and films like Kicking It Old School, Centre Stage 2, Another Cinderella Story and more. The group also shares their love of dance through teaching others. Their mission is to continually strive to inspire through street dance.
Project Soul will be showcasing at Contact East 2010 on Thursday, September 23 at the Bauer Theatre. www.projectsoulproductions.com.
Initiative Highlight: New England Presenters are Attending Contact East 2010
The Atlantic Presenters Association is making great headway into building networks with New England presenters and performing arts organizations. On Wednesday, September 22, Contact East 2010 will host a meeting with delegates from the USA's northeastern region with the goal to improve performing arts touring between the two regions, and to enrich the area culturally, economically and socially. We will speak together as a group about touring, visa issues and cultural policy on both sides of the border. There will be networking opportunities during Contact East 2010 to discuss artist showcases and booking for artists and presenting organizations in addition to the facilitated meeting on Wednesday. For more information, please email Sue Urquhart at sue@atlanticpresenters.ca.
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| 07.26.10 | The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has provided a contribution of $10,000 in support of Contact East 2010, which takes place from September 23-26 in Antigonish and includes a performing arts conference plus 50 live performances of many of the very best Canadian artists in theatre, music and dance. (more) |
| 07.21.10 |
Contact East 2010 Is Only Two Months Away! You read it right! Contact East 2010 is taking place from September 23-26 in Antigonish, NS and that means we're only two months away from the big event. If you are attending and have not yet registered, please take a few minutes to visit our website at www.contacteast.ca/delegates and register today. (more) |
| 07.16.10 |
July APA Newsletter - Hot Fun In The Summer! The summer is in full swing, and instead of lazy, hazy days, the APA and our members are busier than ever. (more) |
| 07.13.10 |
Welcome to our first Contact East 2010 E-News! As the summer sets in, things are heating up for Contact East 2010. The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) board and staff, community volunteers and committee members are busy organizing showcases, the conference, and fun social activities for the event. The purpose of the Contact East 2010 E-News is to share with you what we have planned, and each week we will highlight an international delegate, a sponsor, a showcasing artist, and a new initiative. (more) |
| 06.18.10 |
Welcome to the APA Newsletter! We are excited to share with you our first APA Newsletter, a monthly email reporting news from our organization, our members, and information about activities taking place in performing arts communities across Canada. (more) |
| 06.07.10 |
Contact East 2010 Announces Showcasing Artists and Conference Schedule Register today - Contact East 2010 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from September 23-26 - you'll want to be there! (more) |
| 06.04.10 |
Atlantic Presenters Cross-Border Exchange We have exciting news to share with you about our August block booking meeting, and a new initiative we have planned to expand our reach to presenting networks internationally - the Atlantic Presenters Cross-Border Exchange. Read on... (more) |
| 05.28.10 |
Contact East 2010 Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We are seeking nominations for the Contact East Awards, which takes place on September 26th. The Contact East Awards was initiated in 1998, to recognize excellence and achievement in the field of live performance touring and presentation. Nominations must be submitted on the form below, no later than June 30, 2010. (more) |
| 04.14.10 | Presented in partnership with the Atlantic Presenters Association (APA), the Arts and Culture Centre is pleased to host Cheryl Ewing and Richard Poore for a two-day performing arts creative summit in St. John's, Newfoundland Labrador on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre. (more) |
| 04.02.10 |
APA May Retreat in St. Andrews by the Sea, NB May 10 and 11 The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) is pleased to announce the May Retreat will take place at The Fairmont Algonquin in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick on May 10 and 11. (more) |
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