Creative BC grants $1.25M to 84 artists through Amplify BC’s Career Development program

Vancouver, B.C. (July 8, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces 84 Amplify BC grants through the Career Development program (the Program), totalling $1.25M distributed to recipients across the province.  

The Program, launched in 2018 as part of Amplify BC, is funded by the Province of B.C. to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of B.C.’s music and sound recording industry. It fosters the economic growth and career development of both emerging and established B.C. artists through investing in specific sound recording, marketing, and video production projects. 

Since its inception, the Program has supported over 1,000 grants for artist projects, providing nearly $11.5 million in funding to help develop B.C.’s music talent and grow its economic impact. These grants not only enhance artists’ earning potential but also drive economic activity across the industry, benefiting studios, recording professionals, session musicians, producers, and the creative sector at large. Additionally, the program fosters audience development locally, nationally, and internationally by investing in the creation and marketing of intellectual property and strengthening artists’ digital presence. 

Eligible activities include recording singles, EPs, and LPs for commercial release, producing music videos and other video content that builds an artist’s brand, and a broad range of marketing initiatives such as photography, publicity, marketing assets, and digital content.   

The following 84 emerging and established artists will be granted from $1,650 to up to $30,000 for eligible activities: 

1. 1. 1. Adewolf
      2. AHSIA
      3. Amanda Sum
      4. Antonio Larosa
      5. Asad Khan
      6. bbno$
      7. Bealby Point
      8. Blonde Diamond
      9. Blush.
      10. Boslen
      11. Bukola
      12. Chief State
      13. Chris Goodwin Band
      14. Ché Aimee Dorval
      15. CISSE
      16. Cold Fame
      17. Curtis, baby
      18. Cœurtis
      19. Daysormay
      20. Delhi to Dublin
      21. Desirée Dawson
      22. Doohickey Cubicle
      23. Dust Cwaine
      24. Elli Hart
      25. Emma Alves
      26. Felix Cartal
      27. Fionn
      28. Francis Arevalo
      29. Gagandeep Singh
      30. Geoff McFarlane
      31. Ghost Darling
      32. Ginalina
      33. Hillsboro
      34. Houseguest
      35. IZAIYA
      36. Jay Malinowski
      37. Jill Barber
      38. Jody Glenham
      39. Joel Lee
      40. Jon and Roy
      41. KAY BRETTE
      42. Kimmortal
      43. Kin Balam
      44. Kristina Lao
      45. Lila Gray
      46. Lozen
      47. Madalen Duke
      48. Maddisun
      49. Marie Dresselhuis
      50. Matt Stanyer
      51. Matthew Presidente
      52. Michael Kaeshammer
      53. Michaela Slinger
      54. Micki-Lee Smith
      55. Miina
      56. Modern Biology
      57. Naomi Kavka
      58. Nevaeh Dyson
      59. Nxsty
      60. Oh Pray Tell
      61. Paris Pick
      62. Pharis & Jason Romero
      63. Phia
      64. Pony Gold
      65. Queer As Funk
      66. Rebecca Sichon
      67. Renz Monclare
      68. SABAI
      69. Sean Rodman
      70. Shally Rehal
      71. Sharn
      72. Shred Kelly
      73. SNOWCHILD EDGE
      74. SonReal
      75. Talia Duvet
      76. TARANEH
      77. Teon Gibbs
      78. the della kit
      79. Tiger Really
      80. Tk The Artist
      81. True Mountain Laurel
      82. Uncle Strut
      83. Windmills
      84. young friend

       

      See the full list on the Knowledge Hub. 

      To learn more about the Career Development program, visit Creative BC’s website: https://www.creativebc.com/funding-programs/career-development 

      Quotes: 

      Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
      “Music is powerful. It inspires, connects, and brings people together. These grants help musicians bring their ideas to life, whether it’s recording new music, producing remarkable videos, or reaching new audiences. We are proud to support B.C.’s incredible artists through Amplify BC, as this support not only fuels creativity, but also drives economic activity and creates good jobs across the industry. I can’t wait to hear what this year’s grant recipients create and achieve.” 

      Robert Wong, Vice President, Creative BC 
      “Congratulations to the 84 recipients of this round of Amplify BC’s Career Development program. Since its launch, the program has supported over 1,000 projects by artists across British Columbia, helping them build sustainable careers and unlock new professional opportunities. Each recipient contributes to a dynamic and interconnected music and sound recording industry that generates $484 million in economic activity for B.C., while also shaping the creative expression and cultural vitality of communities across the province.”

      Scott Johnson, Executive Director, Music BC
      “Since its launch in 2018, the Career Development program has become a cornerstone of B.C.’s music ecosystem, and this latest round of funding continues that legacy. By supporting artists at every stage of their career, we’re fueling real economic growth across the industry, from emerging talent to the studios, producers, and music businesses that bring their work to life. It’s an investment that strengthens one of Canada’s most dynamic music markets, while enriching the cultural fabric of our province.” 

      Snowchild Edge, Program Recipient 
      “I’m really grateful to receive the Creative BC Career Development grant at this stage in my career. This support allows me to invest more intentionally into the creation and rollout of my upcoming project, from production to marketing, and ultimately reach a wider audience. As an independent artist, access to funding like this makes a real difference, not just in the quality of the music, but in the ability to build a sustainable career. Programs like this are vital in helping emerging artists as myself take meaningful steps forward and connect Canadian music to a global audience.”

      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 non-profit 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 society 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 society 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 

      Featured image: Snowchild Edge, credit David Vassiliev.