With the official launch of PAL Showcase (August 26-27) only a week away, the Show is on track for another stellar year.

There will be nearly 50 new companies and organizations participating this year at MIAC/PAL Showcase, nearly 200 exhibitors and 3,500+ dealer reps and pro buyers anticipated for Canada's largest pro audio, lighting, video & staging products trade show. Show hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Some of the new features that will be included in this year's Show include:

» The largest number of new exhibitors ever;
» A re-styled PAL Seminar Stage in Hall 4, International Centre;
» An outside PAL demonstration area with mobile studios;
» An upscale PAL Lounge in the back section of Hall 4;
» A newly formated, independent Show Guide;
» An expanded retailer bus program bringing many more pro buyers from the province of Quebec.

For all Show final details visit www.palshowcase.com.

There's more to see and do at this year's Show than ever before ... don't miss this great Canadian industry event!!

Please note that our Show host hotels, the Toronto Airport Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott, are now "SOLD OUT" however rooms are available at the Carlingview Airport Inn for the MIAC special rate of $99/night.

Contact information is as follows:
Carlingview Airport Inn
221 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5E8
www.carlingview.ca
Toll-Free: 877-675-3303

Sponsored by Power Group Limited

All Show attendees are invited to come celebrate the kick-off of MIAC 2007 & PAL Showcase at the Chairman's Welcome Reception in the Grand Ballroom at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. This open invitation event is the popular first-evening party where you can renew old acquaintances and become better networked with key decision makers. A free buffet will tempt attendees with delicious food and a cash bar will also be available.

Sponsored by Yorkville Sound

Following the Chairman's Welcome Reception, All MIAC and PAL Showcase attendees and exhibitors are invited to stay and groove late into the evening. You will be entertained by the phenomenal house band, "The Roadhouse" or you can grab an instrument and get on the stage and rock out the night. Admission is free.

Ticket prices for the Industry Gala Dinner (August 26, Toronto Airport Marriott, 901 Dixon Rd.) have now been set at $89 per person CDN/US or $890 per reserved table of 10. Prices will include a five course meal with wine.

This year's dinner will feature entertainment by the dynamic Bowser & Blue. George Bowser and Rick Blue have been rated as Canada's number one musical comedy duo and have been regular headliners at the Montreal "Just For Laughs" comedy festival. They bring a distinct brand of comedy that has entertained audiences for 20 years that has given them a special place on the Canadian entertainment landscape.

Last year more than 500 industry representatives attended the Gala and made it a sold out event. Visit https://www.exporeg.com/miac/gala.htm to order tickets online.

Sponsored by SF Marketing, Roland Canada Ltd. & Omnibus Distribution

The bus program for Quebec area retailers to attend MIAC/PAL Showcase 2007 in Toronto has been expanded this year to include both Montreal and Quebec City. For retailers/dealers who are members of MIAC/PAL Showcase the bus will be available on Saturday, August 25, free of charge, at the following times:

Departing Sainte-Foy (Quebec City) @ 8 a.m. - Location at 3001, Chemin des Quatres-Bourgeois, Quai numero 5. (Bus #Q1)

Departing Montreal @ 12 p.m. (noon) - Location at SF Marketing, 325 boul. Bouchard, Dorval (Buses #M1 and M2)

All three buses will arrive in Toronto at approximately 6 p.m., in time for the Chairman's Welcome Reception at the Airport Marriott hotel on Saturday evening.

On Monday morning, August 27, the Quebec City bus will be departing at 9 a.m. from Airport Marriott while the Montreal buses will be departing at 10 a.m. also from the Airport Marriott.

To register for the bus program, and for further information, please contact Gerry Labelle, MIAC Quebec Liaison, at 450-657-7006, email .

The following is a confirmed line-up of the seminars to be offered at the PAL Showcase, August 26-27, Hall 4+4A, Toronto International Centre:

Sunday, August 26:
Main Seminar Stage » In-Ear Monitors 11:30 - 1 p.m. - Learning Lunch (complimentary) » Music Production and Mixing for a changing Marketplace 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. » Innovation in Lighting Technology and Control 3 - 4 p.m.	Second Seminar Stage » Wireless for Lighting 2 - 3 p.m. » Auto Mixing For Unattended Sound System Operation 4 - 5 p.m.
Monday, August 27:
Main Seminar Stage » Understanding 70 Volt Systems 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Noon) » Signal Distribution Over Cat5 12 - 1:30 p.m. - Learning Lunch (complimentary) » Transports for Digital Audio 2 - 3 p.m. » Innovation in Lighting Technology and Control 3 - 4 p.m. » Punch Up Your Projected Images 4 - 5 p.m.	Second Seminar Stage » Wireless for Lighting 2 - 3 p.m. » Auto Mixing For Unattended Sound System Operation 4 - 5 p.m.

The Technologies for Worship Pavilion features free hands-on technology training workshops. Attendees will get a chance to learn from industry veterans about how the most cutting edge technology works and how it can benefit their house of worship. Come by and also see the revolutionary Quiet Stage®, featuring energetic live performances that you can mix yourself. Sign up for workshops in advance at www.tfwm.com/conferencesMIAC2007.

Sunday, August 26, & Monday, August 27 — 10:15 am, 1:15 pm, 3:45 pm
Digital Console Workshops
Learn how to make the transition from analog to digital, and arm yourself with the right skill set so that no digital console will ever be a frightening sight again!

Sunday, August 26, & Monday, August 27 — 10:15 am, 11:45 am, 2:45 pm, 5:15 pm
The Quiet Stage®
A live display of cutting edge digital instrument technology and monitoring equipment featuring live performances by professional musicians.

Sunday, August 26, & Monday, August 27 — 1:45 p.m.
Video Mixing & Visual performance in Worship
Bridge the gap between standard and high def, and learn how to use video as a new instrument to instantly contribute to the worship experience.

To avoid line-ups at the Show and ensure your admission badges are received early, register at www.palshowcase.com/register.php and complete the registration process.

Admission to 2007 PAL Showcase is FREE... as is parking by Halls 5 and 4.

Sponsored by D'Addario

Free shuttle buses will transport show attendees between host hotels and the International Centre. The shuttle will run from Sunday, August 26th until the evening of Monday, August 26 starting at 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The PAL Showcase Charity Golf Tournament for 2007 will be held on Saturday, August 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Angus Glen Golf Club, Markham, Ontario.

On-line sign-up forms and tournament registration fees ($199 CDN/US) are now available at www.miac.net/golf.php.

The Annual Meeting is your opportunity to hear what the association has done over the course of the year and what it plans to do in the future. Members are encouraged to come and vote to participate in developing policies for the coming year. Complimentary breakfast will be served at the AGM.

The MIAC/PAL Showcase National Office is located at Suite 807, 505 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4V8 (located near Victoria Park Avenue and Highway 401) and is a member resource.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and all MIAC/PAL members are cordially invited to visit the National Office when you are in the area. Contact numbers are 416-490-1871 (local) or toll-free 1-877-490-6422.

For all the latest Association news and activities, visit us online at www.miac.net or www.palshowcase.com.