Record in BC brings 17 established artists to British Columbia with $300K in grant funding

Vancouver, B.C. (June 16, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 17 Amplify BC grants through the Record in BC program (the Program), totalling $293,923.43 distributed to out-of-province and international recipients to create music in British Columbia. 

The Program attracts established artists to B.C. to record, increase music tourism, and create jobs for local recording professionals. Record in BC offers grants of $10,000-$30,000, covering up to 50% of B.C.-based expenses, including travel to and within the province. The Program aims to grow and sustain B.C.’s recording industry by boosting local earning potential, attracting national and international artists and businesses. 

Supported artists must demonstrate financial viability, create B.C. jobs, support local music companies, and help raise the profile of B.C. studios and recording professionals. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, singles, EPs, and LPs in the form of original music, or interpretations of existing music. The Program does not support songwriting, commissions, or the creation of new works prior to recording. All recordings supported through this program must be intended for commercial release. 

The 2024/25 Record in BC program is part of the Province of British Columbia’s investment into B.C.’s music and sound recording industry via Amplify BC. These provincial funds are part of B.C.’s $42M historical investment which includes supporting the music industry’s infrastructure and assisting the recovery and growth of B.C.’s music industry through 2027.  

Applications were scored according to the priorities of the program, including economic impact, track record of artist, budget, label and team, investment in B.C. talent, innovation, and support for equity-deserving groups who experience systemic barriers to industry participation. 

The following 17 recording artists will receive funding for eligible activities: 

View a list of the recipients by program online here.    

To learn more about the Record in BC program, visit Creative BC’s website: www.creativebc.com/funding-programs/record-in-bc 

Quotes:  

Honourable Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
“B.C. is home to some of the best studios, producers, and music professionals in the world—and we’re proud to support this program through Amplify BC to help shine a spotlight on that talent. By bringing artists here to record, we’re creating jobs, strengthening businesses, and growing a stronger music industry rooted right here at home. This program is about more than making great music—it’s about growing local talent, boosting music tourism, and showcasing B.C. to the world.” 

Prem Gill, CEO, Creative BC
“We’re proud to welcome 17 out-of-province and international artists through the Record in BC program. These projects not only create immediate opportunities for B.C. studios and recording professionals—they also help grow long-term economic activity, attract business, and strengthen our province’s reputation as a recording destination.”

Bobby Alu, Artist Recipient
“It is a dream come true and so exciting to be making my next album in BC, Canada. Not only will I get to use incredible facilities and collaborate with talented locals, I get to travel from Australia to (literally) create in BC. Without the support of the Record in BC program, this would never have happened, and I am hugely grateful for the opportunity. “ 

Cory Weeds, Cellar Music, Record Label Recipient
“The Record in BC grant through Creative BC has been an incredible opportunity for Cellar Music, enabling companies like ours to create impactful recordings with artists from around the world. This flexibility helps elevate our profile on a broader stage. Being able to bring these artists to British Columbia and pair them with local studios, producers, and engineers has consistently yielded outstanding results for everyone involved. Cellar Music is deeply grateful to Creative BC and the Record in BC program for supporting this kind of meaningful and impactful musical collaboration.”  

Media Contact:
Creative BC
Lisa Escudero
media@creativebc.com
+1 604-730-2235 

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About Creative BC
Creative BC is an independent society created and supported by the Province to sustain and help grow British Columbia’s creative industries: motion picture, interactive and digital media, music and sound recording, and magazine and book publishing. The organization delivers a wide range of programs and services with a mandate to expand B.C.’s creative economy. These activities include: administration of the provincial government’s motion picture tax credit programs; delivery of program funding and export marketing support for the sector; and provincial film commission services. Combined, these activities serve to attract inward investment and market B.C. as a partner and destination of choice for domestic and international content creation. The agency acts as an industry catalyst and ambassador to help B.C.’s creative sector reach its economic, social, environmental, and creative potential both at home and globally. Website: www.creativebc.com