Backstage Access 2025
février 23 - 25, 2025
En anglais seulement, merci.
Curated by industry professionals, Backstage Access is a one-of-a-kind event for technicians, stage managers, front of house, booking personnel and high school/post-secondary tech classes to expand their knowledge and skills in the events and entertainment industry.
Head over to the Southern Alberta Jubilee auditorium in Calgary for the opportunity to hear from industry experts and foster the next generation of entertainment professionals!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD
Mixing Summit 4:00 – 8:45 PM
Brought to you by Backstage Access and the CITT Alberta Section, this summit is intended to provide professionals, students and up-and-coming technicians an opportunity to mix a series of multitracks in a safe and stress-free environment. This summit is being led by four different veteran audio engineers with varying backgrounds. A short introduction and panel discussion describing various approaches, ideas, and philosophies of mixing audio led by our audio mentors. This will then make way for hands-on practical application of those very concepts in a wholly interactive workshop.
Beyond a Basic Wash: Customizing Lighting in a Roadhouse 5:00– 7:00 PM
Brought to you by Backstage Access and the CITT Alberta Section. The “basic wash” is the most simple of lighting requests easily satisfied by a standard combination of front, top and side lighting systems but how can we make our in-house lighting rigs feel custom for every event? Join Scott Harke as he shares his approach to satisfying client’s lighting needs whilst providing a unique lighting experience for each event.
Monday February 24
Safe Stages Panel 5:00pm-6:00pm
Join a panel from CITT Alberta Section for information on the status of updates to the Safe Stages Program. The panel will be looking for your input on new safety challenges and information you would like included in the updated version of this important document.
Technology Showcase
Manufacturers and Distributors from around the world showing the newest in performance technology.
February 24 - 13:00 - 18:00
Monday February 24
- Keynote Speaker Alex Sarian 9:00 - 10:00
- Panel discussion on Arts Common Transformation 10:30 - 11:30
- Roadhouse Roundtable - 11:30 - 13:00
- Speaker Showcase 13:00 - 14:00
- Technology Expo 13:00 - 18:00
- Professional development sessions (paid event, one price accesses all Sunday and Monday sessions, some sessions have limited space and will be limited attendance.)
Seminars run Sunday afternoon, Monday morning, and concurrent with the Technology Expo Monday Afternoon.
Sessions and Exhibitors are constantly being updated - visit www.backstageaccess.ca for the most current information.