On August 24, 2023, join staff from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council and Creative BC for a joint info session about funding opportunities available to Indigenous artists in BC. Ask questions, connect with staff, and learn more about music funding opportunities in 2023/24 from Amplify BC and the FPCC!
The FPCC Music Program supports the development of B.C. First Nations, First Nations, Inuit and Métis music creatives and professionals residing in B.C. through grants and training programs. The Music Program funds activities that can lead to professional development opportunities, cultural knowledge transfer, and community well-being.
This program offers three areas of funding:
a) Creation & Sharing – Up to $20,000 for artists for music creation, performance, recording, touring and promotion
b) Recording Engineers – Up to $30,000 for mentorship, sound recording, and recording equipment
c) Industry Professionals – Up to $20,000 for internships or mentorships
Applications are now open, with a deadline of September 15, 2023.
The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos.
Applications to the Career Development program will be accepted until September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PDT.
This will be an online info session, offered via the MS Teams platform. Click here to join the session.
This info session is offered at no cost to participants, but an advance RSVP is required.
The info session will be conducted in English, and occur in Pacific Daylight Time.
Questions?
You can reach out to Koralee Tonack (Arts Program Coordinator, FPCC) with any questions about the FPCC’s funding programs for Indigenous artists in BC.
e: koralee@fpcc.ca
You can reach out to Joseph Bardsley (Coordinator, Music Programs, Creative BC) with any questions about this event.
e: jbardsley@creativebc.com | p: 236-455-6232
*Photo credit: Nolan Guichon. Featured artists: Garret T. Willie, Myc Sharratt, Jahljuu, and MJ Dandeneau.
