The BC Arts Council, our arts and culture partner, offers programs that serve various creative industries supported by Creative BC. The BCAC's Project Assistance: Professional Arts Festivals grant program supports eligible organizations and arts or curatorial...
Apply for the Ohsoto’kino Music Incubator
This five-day artist development intensive is open to Indigenous artists across Canada. Each year, six participants will converge at Calgary's Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, to learn new skills and connect with national music industry experts. This...
New Women in Music Songwriting Workshop on April 28, 2024
Women in Music BC is offering an educational panel on the business of songwriting on April 28, 2024. This event is open to women and gender-diverse creatives, and will culminate in an intimate songwriter's circle. Delivered by Mary Ancheta, Alexandria Maillot, and...
Kelowna Named Host City for Canadian Country Music Week 2025 and CCMA Awards
Last week, the Canadian Country Music Association announced that Kelowna, B.C. will be the host city for Country Music Week 2025 and the 2025 CCMA Awards. This marks the third time Country Music Week will be hosted in British Columbia, and the first time in Kelowna...
Applications Closing Soon for the 2024 ARC Program
Applications close soon for the third cycle of B.C.'s very own artist development program, ARC. Administered by Music BC, ARC provides professional and industry development for the diverse musical voices that beat in B.C. This multi-stage program features individual...
New Canadian Live Music Association Tech Workshops in April/May 2024
Evolving technologies are prompting accelerated changes in the creative and performing industries. The Canadian Live Music Association's virtual Tech Live workshops in April and May 2024 will explore these changes and their implications in detail. Access to these...
BC Arts Council’s Arts Circulation and Touring Grant Closes May 1, 2024
Arts Circulation and Touring at the BC Arts Council supports eligible arts and culture organizations, collectives and individuals with circulation and touring activities both within British Columbia and outside of the province. Grants received in this program are...
Apply to Showcase at M for Montreal in November 2024
Artist submissions are now open for the 19th edition of M for Montreal, taking place from November 20-23, 2024. M for Montreal is a catalyst for the Quebec and Canadian music industry - both for Quebec-based emerging artists, and Canadian artists with a career outside...
Henry Armstrong Award open to Indigenous artists in the Canadian music industry
The Henry Armstrong Award is a bursary and mentorship program created to develop, elevate, and support Indigenous artists within the Canadian music industry. The award aims to provide unique opportunities for growth and development, culminating with the chosen act...
Nominations Now Open for the 8th Annual Live Music Industry Awards
Members of the Canada/Northern Turtle Island-based live music industry are eligible to make nominations for the 2024 Live Music Industry Awards. Categories encompass venues, buyers, agents, production managers, and other industry roles. Nominations close on March 22,...
Attend the Vancouver International Music Business Conference | April 18 – 21, 2024
Taking place from April 18 - 21, 2024, in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the Vancouver International Music Business Conference (VIMBC) brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from all over the world in an intimate, collaborative, and industry-focused...
Apply for Music BC’s Jumpstart Grants by March 21, 2024
Music BC’s Jumpstart Grants will assist B.C.-based, for-profit music businesses in hiring a summer apprentice aspiring to work in the music business. This program promotes hands-on training through a 10-20 hour/week part-time work placement, coupled with invaluable...
Apply for the 2024 Women In The Studio National Accelerator by February 27, 2024
Music Publishers Canada (MPC) is now accepting applications for our 2024 Women In The Studio National Accelerator. In its sixth year, this program will offer a series of curated production and songwriting related opportunities and networking experiences to...
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival Launches Youth Concert Showcase Series: Apply by February 29, 2024
The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival is enabling young and emerging jazz musicians to advance their skills, share their music and connect with new fans. The Festival's new Youth Concert Showcase Series! will happen every Sunday afternoon for eight weeks from May...
Canadian Live Music Industry Awards return in 2024
The Canadian Live Music Industry Awards will return to Canadian Music Week in 2024. The Awards will be held on June 4, 2024, from 5 - 7 pm, at the Westin Harbour Castle’s Frontenac Ballroom. CLMA members will enjoy a 35% ticket discount. This event is co-presented by...
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment Management Program Info Sessions at Capilano UniversityÂ
Interested in working in the music industry? The Arts and Entertainment Management programs at Capilano University provide students with the skills, hands-on experience, and connections necessary to gain employment in the industry, start their own businesses, and/or...
Apply to Showcase at POP Montreal by April 13, 2024
POP Montreal returns September 25th - 29th, 2024, and is accepting applications for artists. For musicians and artists, fans, curators, critics, record labels and industry, POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduction to the next...
Attend Music BC’s JUMPSTART Forum on March 1, 2024
BC music industry members are invited to join Music BC staff for a a full day of learning from and engaging with industry experts, including artist managers, talent buyers, label representatives, live performance coaches, and more. Attendees will learn to build their...
Submissions Closing Soon for the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards
Are you a western Canadian musical artist or industry member? Submissions are currently open, but closing soon, for the artistic and industry-focused categories of the Western Canadian Music Awards. Learn more about the Awards guidelines to see if you qualify, and get...
Apply for the BC Arts Council’s Arts Impact Grant Program by April 2, 2024
The BC Arts Council's Arts Impact Grant program is now open, offering flexible funding options for arts and culture organizations. The intention of the program is to allow applicants to prioritize a specific project or group of related activities that will provide the...