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CONNECTING EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN ALBERTA AND BEYOND.
SUBSCRIBE TO BE NOTIFIED about backstage access 2027
VENUE: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
DATE: TBA
WHAT IS BACKSTAGE ACCESS?
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. Join us at the Northern Alberta Jubilee auditorium in Edmonton for the opportunity to hear from industry experts and foster the next generation of entertainment professionals.
2026 sessions- MARCH 2
Audio Mixing Summit Hands On Training
(Limit of 40 Participants, advance registration required)
4:00pm – 8:45pm
Location: First Balcony Lobby
This extended technical seminar helps engineers bridge theory and hands-on mixing under the guidance of an experienced mentor. With small groups and live multitrack playback, participants gain practical “fader time” and hands-on experience with two professional consoles from DiGiCo, Allen & Heath, Yamaha, or AVID.
Stage Lighting and Console Essentials
(Limit of 40 Participants, advance registration required)
5:00pm – 8:45pm
Location: Kaasa Lobby
This focused seminar helps lighting technicians and venue managers build reliable, high-impact rigs on any budget. It covers DMX and network backbones, new fixtures, a console operator discussion, and hands-on time with expert mentors using ChamSys, ETC, MA Lighting, and Onyx consoles.
2026 sessions- MARCH 3
KEYNOTE:
Alexandra Hatcher
BY INVITATION ONLY
Part of the Roadhouse Roundtable
The keynote presentation addresses how theatre operations can continue move forward in a post pandemic world in a more healthy and sustainable way. Using the Five Facets of Sustainability model, the address emphasizes that health—balancing physical, mental, and social wellness for individuals, organizations, community, and society—is one of five interconnected dimensions alongside culture, environment, financial, and social sustainability.
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ROADHOUSE ROUNDTABLE
BY INVITATION ONLY
Check-in at 8:30, Session 9:00 - 12:00 noon
Location: First Balcony Lobby
Roadhouse Round Table is a collaborative session for theatre managers and key staff to discuss operational topics like safety, ticketing, and technical advancements.
Dante Fundamentals: Building Professional AoIP Networks
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Kaasa Lobby
This session will introduce the core principles and terminology of Dante AoIP technology, highlight its advantages over traditional audio distribution, explore real-world industry use cases, and outline best practices for planning and implementing Dante networks.
Safe StageS
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: First Balcony Lobby
Join C.I.T.T. Alberta for an update on the Safe Stages program. Building on your previous input and contributions, we are implementing key changes to the program. We will provide an overview of the current status of the revision process, and outline the anticipated timeline for completing and releasing the updated version of this key safety resource
SPEAKER SHOWCASE
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Main Stage
Show level audio demos of the newest speaker technology.
Demos from D&B Audio, Coda N-Ray, Electrovoice, HK Speakers and Meyer.
Rigging safety:
Keeping up to date with best practices & changing codes
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Kaasa Lobby
Safe practices change over time as our industries learns and improves. Are you up to date with the newest codes and procedures? Join us for a short industry update and what is sure be a spirited discussion.
Microphones, Sources & Console Tools
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Rehearsal Hall
Learn how to get the best possible sound from your wired and wireless sources. This session covers microphone selection for different applications and highlights console plug-ins that make life easier for live sound operators. Guest speakers from major microphone manufacturers will be on hand to share tips and expertise.
LED'S ON STAGE - WHAT'S NEW
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Kaasa Lobby
Stay ahead of industry trends in this hands-on session for lighting professionals. Discover the latest LED fixtures through live demonstrations, focusing on practical design, technical application, and how fixture choice impacts color, skin tones, textiles, and scenery.
LIVE EVENT PUBLIC SAFETY
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: First Balcony Lobby
Join Don Parman, of Backstage PASS, who will brief us on current and emerging issues in live event public safety, as well as occupational health and safety within the performing arts sector. Bring your questions along to what will surely prove to be a highly informative session on topics of common interest and concern to those of us managing live venues.
NETWORKING
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Meeting Room
Step beyond the curtain and into the conversation.
Join us in the Meeting Room in a casual networking space to connect event and entertainment industry professionals from across Alberta and beyond.
The strongest industries are built on strong relationships — and this is where those relationships begin.
In-Ear Monitoring Fundamentals for Live Sound
4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Rehearsal Hall
This session offers practical insight into using In-Ear Monitoring (IEM) on stage and creating reliable mixes. Industry veterans Andrew White and Curtis Jacobs will explore key equipment, workflows, stage volume impacts, and strategies to help performers adapt comfortably to IEM.
From Console to Fixture:
Building DMX & Network Systems
4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Kaasa Lobby
Learn best practices for reliable DMX distribution, including cabling, connections, opto-splitters, daisy chaining, and terminators. The session also introduces lighting network fundamentals and is suitable for both casual and advanced DMX512 users.
Advancing Your Show
5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: First Balcony Lobby
Join presenters from a Roadhouse Venue, a Promoter Rep, and an Artist Tour Manager as they discuss the critical process of advancing a performance. This session covers how to effectively gather and disperse essential information regarding ticketing, timing, technical requirements, catering, security, and VIP activations. Understanding these logistics is crucial for successful event execution.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
ETC Eos Console Training Level 4: Proficient
9AM– 5 PM
This class will explore core concepts of unique features of the Eos Family software. For people who are well versed in Eos family console features, this is an opportunity to learn a few more complex concepts and functions. Although there will be prepared materials for these classes, we will answer your questions and focus on the examples and solutions that are of most interest to you.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Advanced Effects (Half Day)
Go deep into one of the most versatile and powerful effects engines on the market. Building from the ground up, you gain a complete and in-depth understanding of how the Eos effect engine “thinks” so that you can quickly and accurately create desired effects the first time.
Target Audience: You should be very familiar with Eos Family consoles. You must know how to quickly navigate the system, create snapshots, groups, palettes, and cues. You should also be familiar with the basic syntax of building effects at a basic level from the Level 1 and Level 2 classes. We will be building content very quickly. This is not an entry-level training course!
Busking (Half Day)
You show up 30 minutes before the house opens (60 mins before the band starts). The rig has already been patched and rung out, nothing else is done. How do you get a show up? This class is geared to proficient Eos Family programmers who want to take their programming out of the theater and in to live events.
Target Audience: You should be very familiar with Eos Family consoles. You must know how to quickly navigate the system, create snapshots, groups, palettes, and cues. You should understand Direct Selects and Fader properties. We will be building content very quickly. This is not an entry-level training course!
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2026 registration opens mid november
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Technology Expo on our Vendor Information page
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