October 15, 2012 | Delegates of Contact East 2012 had fantastic time in Fredericton, NB this past September. Thank you to everyone who completed our survey and provided us with valuable information as we prepare for next year. Interested in what your colleagues had to say? Keep on reading the testimonials below!
"Contact East works; plain and simple. I arrive with my product and I sell my product to buyers who attend because they want to be there. Every year we come away with bookings and enough interest to justify being at Contact East. Bravo!" Jeremy Webb, Off the Leash Creative Ltd. - Showcasing Artist
"I have been attending Contact East since 2005 as an international delegate from the UK. Over time we have forged good connections with APA staff and presenters resulting in representatives coming to the UK to attend our national conference. We have ambitions to forge international partnerships and Contact East is the only way we can meet in person, chat and plan. The work is always high standard, and provides me with a list to bring back to the UK, and see if we can make tours happen. The investment in international bursaries in invaluable to this process since its usually the airfare which makes any attendance prohibitive. We find a small investment usually pays back dividends in future partnerships, reciprocal trips to the UK, and bookings for artists." Sue Robinson, Culturapedia - International Delegate
"I would like to offer my congratulations on another successful Contact East. I was again impressed with the quality of showcases and the quality of delegates. I was also impressed with the care organizers took to connect people and organizations with each other. Well done." Kerstin Gilg, Maine Arts Commission - International Delegate
"As an artist based in the Western Canada I was worried that the cost of getting to Contact East would be too much for us, but it was truly a wonderful experience, and we would recommend it to any artist who wants to get their work out to the Maritimes and beyond. The Conference organizers were extremely helpful and communicative and we had a fantastic time. Every event was informative and we really appreciated the time and energy that was put into creating this special event. It was well worth the journey. We met presenters from all parts of Canada, the US and UK. It was a fabulous conference that left us wanting more!" Julia Mackey - Showcasing Artist
"As a young (perhaps the youngest) presenter and new to the job, Contact East and APA have been the biggest resource in helping me find my way as I begin to learn every aspect of booking and running a theatre season. The friendly and welcoming delegates and APA members have welcomed me to their family and have helped me as I become accustomed to the job. Thanks!" Alex Buchanan, Osprey Arts Centre - APA Delegate
"The relationship that has developed between Contact East, Atlantic Presenters Association and the North Carolina Presenters Consortium has strengthened our organization in every way. We learn from each other, we learn by our collaboration, by our trust and by our sharing resources, leadership and vision. Individually, I hold Contact East in the highest regard of any conference I've ever attended. And I've been a performing arts presenter for more than 20 years." Stephen Barefoot, North Carolina Presenters Consortium - International Delegate
"Contact East is an extremely well planned, well executed conference. Other conference planners could learn from this one. They consider the needs of all the delegates, exhibitors, artists and have put together a wonderful experience of learning, networking and connecting. Job Well Done!" Ann Barker, Ticketpro Inc. - Sponsor Delegate
"Thanks to Contact East for the exceptional hospitality and well-organized gathering of the performing arts community in Atlantic Canada. It was a pleasure to partner with you to deliver the TSP Program and we look forward to many more collaborations in the future." Erin Barnhardt, CAPACOA - Delegate
"Thank you to all the organizers and crew for such a great conference. It was our first time attending and it won't be our last! The selection and variety of talent was excellent, the sound was perfect, the scheduling was well thought out, and your attention to details like shuttles was greatly appreciated. " Mark Watson, Watson Entertainment - Delegate
For my new music management business the networking opportunities and professional development offered at Contact East are extremely helpful - pretty much the best professional development I've experienced in more than a decade. Dan Rowswell, Hazel Groove Management - TSP Delegate
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