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Apply Now for a Victoria Music Strategy Grant

May 11, 2023

The City of Victoria is excited to announce $150,000 in funding to support and nurture the music sector in Victoria. This grant program will leverage what currently exists in the local music community and address gaps in the music ecosystem such as affordable spaces for music production, rehearsal and performances.

Not-for-profit organizations, or musicians and music sector professionals in collaboration with a not-for-profit organization, are invited to apply for up to $10,000 for music projects within the city of Victoria.

This is a rolling intake, with funds allocated monthly. A free online information session will occur on May 18, 2023.

The Victoria Music Strategy strategic priority areas include:

  1. Connecting People and Spaces: Create Space for Music
  2. Nurture the Talent: Support Musicians and Music Organizations
  3. Grow the Audience: Everyday Musical Encounters
  4. Be Future Ready: Music Innovation and The Creative Economy
  5. License to Create: Music Friendly Policy and Licensing

Information Session:

Musicians, representatives from the music industry and not-for-profit organizations are invited to join City staff for an online information session to learn more about this funding and how to apply.
When: Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Online (via Teams)
RSVP: Please register for this free session here.

Closed captioning will be available during the presentation. The program will be recorded and available after the event along with a transcription.

Learn more and sign up.

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