Helping to foster the live music industry in Vancouver for 20 years.
Live Acts is one of Canada’s leading concert booking agencies, renowned for its expertise in curating high-quality live music experiences. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Live Acts has become a trusted name for booking a diverse range of acts in venues with capacities between 150 and 1,500.
As a company dedicated to supporting emerging talent, Live Acts goes beyond traditional agency services by offering personalized guidance and career direction to many of the artists on its roster. This hands-on approach ensures that each act receives not only professional representation but also valuable mentorship in shaping their performance style and overall show presentation.
Live Acts has built a reputation for creating memorable events that deliver on both the artistic and logistical needs of its clients, consistently producing successful performances that resonate with audiences and establish long-term artist careers.
CEO/Booking agent
Kevin Schallie
contact: kevin@liveacts.ca
Genre(s): All
Kevin Schallie is a versatile figure in the Canadian music industry, known for his work as both a musician and a music industry professional. He began his career in the early 2000s, gaining hands-on experience in music production and live event booking. His passion for music was complemented by an interest in finance, which led him to graduate from the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business Mortgage Brokerage Program in 2005.
Schallie's unique blend of artistic and financial expertise set the stage for his career in the business side of the music industry. In 2012, he began focusing full-time on using both skill sets, and in 2014, he founded Live Acts Canada. Over the years, Schallie has been responsible for producing thousands of live events across Western Canada, collaborating with hundreds of artists and helping to shape the live music scene in the region.
Beyond event production, Schallie is deeply committed to artist development. He provides mentorship to emerging musicians across Canada, helping them navigate the complex landscape of the global music industry. He is also an active grant juror for music organizations, assessing applications and supporting initiatives that foster growth and sustainability in the arts. Kevin's work is driven by a commitment to ensuring that artists have the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed on the world stage.
Admin/Production Manager
Mike Allain
CONTACT: mike@vtix.com
Mike is a seasoned touring musician and music industry professional with over 14 years of experience. He holds a degree in Audio Engineering and a Music Business Certificate from Berklee College of Music. Having played drums in a wide range of genres—from country to metal—Mike has also lent his talents to numerous recordings and tours.
In addition to performing, he freelances in live sound, production management, and concert/festival production, having worked between Vancouver and Toronto. Currently, Mike is playing in several Vancouver-based bands: Evil Tongues (synth pop), Focus Your Audio (folk/pop), and Peter Press Lee (country western/electronic).
Booking Agent
Brett Devloo
contact: brett.devloo@liveacts.ca
Genre(s): All
Brett Devloo, better known as TBK (The Blind Kid), is a Canadian recording artist and skateboarder. Since moving to Vancouver in 2018, he has been nothing short of driven to break expectations of what the visually impaired can do.
On November 23rd, 2011, Brett earned his stage name when went blind sitting in the middle of history class. Eight months later, he was officially diagnosed with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy- a genetic disorder with no known cure. A few years later, when couch-surfing at a friend’s place, he was given the opportunity to try free styling into a microphone while standing in a closet. From that moment on, everything changed; he found his passion, and better yet, how he was going to leave his mark on the world.
In addition to creating his own music, Brett also writes for other artists and has extensive experience travelling for music videos, shootings and recordings. Attending Capilano University for Artist and Entertainment Management, Brett has also successfully thrown/ coordinated over 50 shows across Vancouver and Manitoba, and looks forward to working alongside local artists to help them develop their branding and talent.