Vancouver, B.C. (January 12, 2026) – Creative BC announces the nine British Columbia motion picture production companies that will receive a total of $450,000 through its Slate Development Program (the Program). The Program helps B.C.’s production companies grow their...
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Apply to Music BC’s ARC Accelerator Program

Save the date! Music BC‘s ARC Accelerator Program is opening for applications on April 17th, 2025!
ARC is a multi-stage program that advances the business, creative, and technical skills of recording artists to help them build sustainable careers in the music industry, both at home and away.
As recently announced via Billboard Canada, Music BC is also proud to announce an official partnership with Nettwerk for the next 3 years of the ARC Program. Nettwerk will be offering extra resources to the program to help the cohorts further grow their skills and profiles, such as leveraging the label’s direct access to digital service providers (DSPs), and social media properties.
Planning to apply? Read the program guidelines for key dates, eligibility, and to start preparing your application now! Follow ARC on Instagram for all of the latest real-time updates.
The ARC Accelerator Program is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR, and the Government of Canada.
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