CAVPA Newsletter - Vol 5 - Spring 2024

President’s Report

Dear Members,

I hope that everybody had a good first quarter and is ready for the busy spring reason.

I’m pleased to report that we’ve made significant progress on several key initiatives so far this year, which demonstrate our commitment to representing Canadian-owned audio-visual companies. This included refreshing the CAVPA website and materials to reflect our updated mission and three pillars of advocacy, awareness, and engagement. Next was the completion of two comprehensive reports to will benefit our members and inform our strategy going forward. The first was on the Canadian foreign AV worker immigration requirements, to help educate clients and foreign suppliers on the rules and restrictions. Second was an internal Canadian AV marketplace report laying out the current competitive landscape for corporate AV providers and event venues in Canada, which is intended to provide background for our lobbyists, government officials and other stakeholders.

Besides these accomplishments, we have some fantastic events coming up over the next few months, where we look forward to seeing you face to face or virtually. These include:

• CAVPA Booth at Expo-Scene in Montreal Apr 10-11 & Dinner on the 10th

Platinum Sponsors:

• CAVPA Infocomm Reception in Las Vegas in June (exact details TBA)

• CAVPA Booth at CMEE Toronto August 13-14 (conveniently followed by the IntelliEvent Connect summit at Niagara Falls Aug 15-16)

• CAVPA Summer Town Hall and Get-Together in Toronto on Aug 14

These events are wonderful opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun with your fellow CAVPA members and partners. Please save the dates and watch for more information on how to register. Until then, I wish all our members a happy and prosperous spring!

Tim Lang, President

Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association | Association Canadienne des fournisseurs de services audiovisuels

PRESIDENT

Tim Lang Proshow Audiovisual

8105 N Fraser Way

Burnaby, BC V5J 5M8

T: 604-293-1771

E: timlang@proshow.com

VICE–PRESIDENT

Martin Blanchard

Expert’Ease Productions

7836 Rue Jarry E

Montreal, QC H1J 2A1

T: 514-444-7723

E: martin@expertease.ca

TREASURER

Rennie Colelli

bb Blanc Inc.

41 Keyes Court, Unit 2

Vaughan, ON L4H 4V6

T: 416-360-0440

E: rcolelli@bbblanc.com

DIRECTORS

Kyle Brooks

Bespoke Audio Visual

907 Oxford St.

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5T1

T: 647-797-9911

E: kyle.brooks@bespokeav.ca

Bruce DeMond

Advanced Systems

5678 Stanley Street

Halifax, NS B3K 2G1

T: 902-454-4742

E: bruce@advancedsystems.ca

Garry Hale AVentPro

45 Beghin Ave #6

Winnipeg, MB R2J 4B9

T: 204-226-5565

E: hale@aventpro.com

Jim Harris Eastern Audio Limited PO. Box 997, 5 Waterford Bridge Road

St. John’s, NFLD A1C 5M3

T: 709 722 0864

Cal McCarthy SW Event Technology

1-325 Bay Avenue

Kelowna, BC V1Y7S3

T: 250-868-3333 ext 2233

E: cmccarthy@sw-online.com

Tyler Tardiff TKNL

1349 Rue Gay-Lussac Boucherville, QC J4B 7K1

T: 514-777-7335

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sherry Denesha

T: 416-491-2897 ext 234

E: sherry@cavpa.ca

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS (Ottawa Consultants)

Michael Wood

T: 613-265-9967

E: mike@cavpa.ca

Manage Your Entire Workflow

IntelliEvent Lightning is cloud-based rental business management software that helps rental companies, venues, and AV and production pros manage every aspect of your dynamic business.

www.scmediacanada.com

SC Media Canada is a Montreal-based high-end Audio/Video Distributor. We opened our doors in 1983 and have continued to grow ever since. We believe in providing value to our customers at every turn, whether it be through the products we distribute, or the services we provide.

www.theatrixx.com

Based in Montreal, Theatrixx Technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of technical equipment specially adapted for the performing arts, events and entertainment sectors.

We manufacture custom equipment which offers innovative solutions to video, lighting, power and cabling challenges.

Platinum Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

Who Are We?

CAVPA is a non-profit association representing Canadian-owned audio visual, sound, and lighting companies from coast to coast by engaging with the event industry, facilitating government advocacy, and creating career awareness.

Government Advocacy

l Facilitate and conduct direct government advocacy at the Provincial and Federal levels on issues of importance to our members.

l Educate governments on the significance of our industry and its economic and employment contributions.

l Promote recognition of our sector as a critical supply chain service provider supporting live events and communications for many other key sectors.

l Challenge monopolistic and anti-competitive practices that seek to harm the competitiveness and viability of Canadian owned AV companies.

l Collaborate with other aligned organizations’ advocacy efforts to help amplify our messages and goals.

Industry Engagement

l Engage with event planners, venues, and other industry stakeholders.

l Promote the benefits and value provided by Canadian-owned audio visual companies.

l Promote a fair opportunity for Canadian owned AV businesses to provide their services at events and venues across the country.

l Educate event planners on the options available when booking venues to help enable freedom of choice in AV vendor selection.

Career Awareness & Education

l Raise awareness of the many career opportunities with our members and industry.

l Engage with post secondary institutions to identify existing programs applicable to, but not targeted at, our industry such as stagecraft, film & television and recording programs, and work to promote our industry as a viable career option for graduates of these programs.

When you join CAVPA, you also get a membership in CFIB!

With 97,000 members, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada’s largest association dedicated to increasing the odds of success for business owners. All CAVPA members can enjoy exclusive CFIB savings on essential business services like payment processing, banking, shipping, and payroll processing. Plus, you can get expert advice on virtually any HR, compliance, or business issue - and a stronger voice at all levels of government!

CAVPA Member companies across Canada

Let’s Welcome Our 2024 Board of Directors

The Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA) is thrilled to announce the latest additions to its 2024 Board of Directors: Mr. Jim Harris, the illustrious force behind Eastern Audio Limited, and Mr. Tyler Tardiff, the dynamic leader at the helm of TKNL. Their inclusion reinforces our commitment to excellence and visionary leadership.

Get to know the entire team driving our vision forward by visiting our official Board of Directors page: CAVPA Board of Directors.

Once again, join us in extending a warm welcome to Jim Harris and Tyler Tardiff as they embark on this exciting journey with CAVPA.

Associate Member Spotlight

CITT/ICTS is a national arts service organization that actively promotes the professional development of its members and works for the betterment of the Canadian Live Performance Community.

CITT/ICTS provides unique opportunities to its members to communicate, network and expand their knowledge and skills through online roundtables, workshops, conferences, trade shows, the Callboard electronic forum, and various publications in the areas of technology, management, design, architecture and education for live performance in Canada.

CITT/ICTS Members represent multiple fields of interest and expertise in all areas of production for the live entertainment industries, including Technical and Production Management, Stage Automation, Stage Carpentry, Lighting, Sound, Video, Properties, Wardrobe, Design, Architecture and Education.

Thank you to all our members for their support. If you are interested in spotlighting your company please provide a brief description and company logo to sherry@cavpa.ca

PRESS RELEASE

CITT/ICTS Announces Call for Sessions for Rendez-vous 2024

The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology / Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques (CITT/ICTS) is now accepting proposals for Educational Sessions, TEC Talks, Hands-on Workshops, Roundtables and Panel Discussions for its August 2024 annual conference.

The conference committee is seeking presentations on a variety of topics in all areas of production for the live entertainment industry, including, but not limited to, Technical and Production Management, Stage Management, Stage Technology, Stage Carpentry, Rigging, Lighting, Sound, Video, Properties, Wardrobe, Design, Architecture, Health & Safety and EDI. Topics should be timely and relevant. Presentations with a focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as well as on diversity initiatives for IBPoC identifying professionals are encouraged. For more details and to submit a proposal, please visit citt.org/rendez-vous_submit

The Rendez-vous Annual Conference and Trade Show is a yearly event that brings together emerging and seasoned professionals from all fields of the live performing arts technologies for 4 days of professional development and networking. Held in a different Canadian province every year, the conference is open to CITT/ICTS members and nonmembers alike. Its 34th edition will be held August 14 to 17, 2024 at the Persephone Theatre, Remai Arts Centre, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In addition to the sessions, the programming will offer many networking opportunities such as the Rendez-vous Opening Soirée, a CITT/ICTS Reception Night, AGM Luncheon, the ever-famous Swag Bingo Funraising Night, whose proceeds go to The AFC, and a 2-Day industry Trade Show.

More information about the conference and trade show will be available in the coming months. To stay updated on the latest Rendez-vous news we invite you to visit citt.org/annual_conference, to sign up for CITT/ICTS monthly eNewsletter and follow the Rendez-vous Facebook and Instagram pages, or any of CITT/ICTS’s social networks.

Member News

As of April 1st, TKNL Productions became the exclusive service provider for the Palais des congrès de Montréal’ s in-house sound systems and technical rigging.

We are thrilled to welcome a new team of five devoted individuals, expanding our total presence at the Palais des congrès to over 20 passionate specialists. This expansion strengthens our position as an official partner for content production, multimedia services, and simultaneous interpretation.

This new mandate enables us to provide an even more comprehensive and seamless service, providing a memorable experience for all clients and partners of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

At TKNL, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and hosting unforgettable events.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum

l Maximum of 5 sponsors in this tier

l Sector protection

l 3 year commitment and first right of refusal for renewals

l Logo on CAVPA signage, website, newsletter & other promotional materials

l Optional participation at AGM & member events

l Complimentary advertisements in CAVPA newsletters (large size)

l Complimentary email distribution to CAVPA members (max once per month)

l $10,000/year ($CAD) annual sponsorship (paid annually)

Gold

l Sector protection

l 2 year commitment

l Logo on CAVPA website, newsletters and other select promotional materials

l Optional participation at AGM & member events

l Complimentary advertisements in CAVPA newsletters (medium size)

l Complimentary email distribution to CAVPA members (max once per quarter)

l $6,000/year ($CAD) annual sponsorship (paid annually)

Silver

l 2 year commitment

l Logo on CAVPA website, newsletters and other select promotional materials

l Optional participation at AGM & select member events

l Complimentary advertisements in CAVPA newsletters (small size)

l $3,000/year ($CAD) annual sponsorship (2yrs paid up front)

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at admin@CAVPA.ca

CAVPA MEMBER ROSTER

BRITISH COLUMBIA

A.V. Strategies Ltd.

Fred Horsman

1295 Napier Street

Vancouver, BC V6A 2H7

T – 604-879-3950

Innovation Production Technologies Inc.

Steve Matthews

7818 Express St.

Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4

T – 604-398-2651

Lumera Productions Inc.

Shane Archer

1563 Fremont Pl.

Victoria, BC V8N 4R4

T - 250-412-7159

Proshow Audiovisual

Tim Lang

Unit A – 8105 North Fraser Way

Burnaby, BC V5J 5M8

T – 604-612-7129

Riggit Services Inc.

Rick Smith

8021 Enterprise St.

Burnaby, BC V5A 1V5

T – 604-653-9391

Russell Audio-Visual

Jon Russell

3540 Opie Crescent

Prince George, BC V2N 2P9

T - 250-617-2969

SW Event Technology

Cal McCarthy

1-325 Bay Avenue

Lake Country, BC V4V 1N2

T – 250-868-3333 Ext. 2233

ALBERTA

Black Cab Productions

Oli Kiddell

23 Covecreek Close

Calgary, AB T3K 0J4

T - 587-664-9802

Event Technology Solutions

Brent Taylor

52-9903 209 Street NW

Edmonton, AB T5T 5X9

T – 780-446-9495

invert720 Productions Inc.

Justin Armstrong

101, 17628 103 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5S 1J9

T – 780-999-5792

KDL Audio Ltd.

Kyle Lupul

PO box 3301

Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T2

T - 780-498-6336

MANITOBA

AVentPro Inc.

Garry Hale

6-45 Beghin Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R2J 4B9

T – 204-226-5565

EventLight.ca Inc.

Cameron Friesen

1051 Marion Street

Winnipeg, MB R3M 3M9

T – 204-232-5165

ONTARIO

bb Blanc Inc.

Rennie Colelli

41 Keyes Court, Unit 2

Vaughan, ON L4H 4V6

T – 416-360-0440

Bespoke Audio Visual

Michael Wilson

907 Oxford St.

Toronto, ON M8Z 5T1

T – 647-797-9911

Impact AV Solutions

Randy Woolman

86 Guided Court – Unit M

Toronto, ON M9V 4K6 T – 877-462-3174

Stagevision Inc.

Bryce Engelman

5915 Coopers Avenue

Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9 T - 905-890-8200

CAVPA MEMBER ROSTER CONT’D

QUEBEC

Duoson Multimedia

Héléne Drolet

6120 Rue Christophe - Pélissier

Trois Riviéres, QC G9A 5C9 T – 1-819-373-4701

Les Productions expert’ease

Martin Blanchard

7836 rue Jarry Est

Montreal, QC H1J 2A1

T – 514-444-7723

Straight Street Event Services

Keith Kissner

C1-115 Saltsman Drive

Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

keith@straightst.com T - 519-893-3668

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

CITT/ICTS

Bureau national

302-4529 rue Clark St.

Montréal QC H2T 2T3

Direct: 514 504-9997

Canada: 1-888-271-3383

TKNL

Tyler Tardiff

1349 Rue Gay-Lussac

Boucherville, QC J4B7K1 T - 514-777-7335

NOVA SCOTIA

Advanced Systems

Bruce DeMond

Box 31005

Halifax, NS B3K 5T9 T – 902-454-4742

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Eastern Audio Limited

Jim Harris

5 Waterford Bridge Road

St. John’s, NL, A1E 1C5

jim@easternaudio.com

T - 709-722-0864