Canada House returns to Hamburg and Berlin, Germany this September for the 2024 edition of the Reeperbahn Festival and Conference. This year, Canada will take over Uwe (formerly Kukuun) once again for two full days of showcases on Thursday, September 19, and Friday,...
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Amplify BC delivers $210K in support to small music businesses in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. (September 3, 2024) - Today, Creative BC announces 21 Amplify BC grants through the Business Foundations program (the Program) totalling $209,572 distributed to support growing music and sound recording businesses in British Columbia owned by people...
Amplify BC delivers $629K to support music companies in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. (August 28, 2024) - Today, Creative BC proudly announces 32 Amplify BC grants through the Music Company program (the Program), totalling $628,933 distributed to recipients across the province. This intake delivered grants ranging from $5,000 to...
Amplify BC delivers $106K to support new and emerging artists in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. (August 27, 2024) - Today, Creative BC announces 53 Amplify BC grants through the Demo Recording program (the Program), totalling $106,000 distributed to recipients across the province. The Program supports new and emerging artists from systemically...
Complimentary 2025 GRAMMY Album Submissions Open to Indigenous artists before August 26, 2024
The International Indigenous Music Summit is partnering with the Recording Academy to offer Indigenous artists and groups complimentary album submissions to the 2025 GRAMMYs. Entry is complimentary when you submit your album via the IIMS team by Monday, August 26,...
Apply for the 2024 Women in Music Entrepreneur Accelerator by September 6, 2024
Women in Music Canada is launching another cycle of its Entrepreneur Accelerator program. This program supports the next wave of female and gender-diverse Canadian music industry leaders. Over its past five years of operation, 70 participants have benefited from the...
Apply for the Radio Starmaker Fund by September 26, 2024
Round 92 of The Radio Starmaker Fund is open for applications. This program funds signed artists with an established track record where their label is also making a significant investment in their future career. Funding can support domestic and international marketing...
Apply for CBC’s Indigenous Music Residency Program by August 29, 2024
The CBC Indigenous Music Residency, powered by SOCAN Foundation, offers a 4-week creative journey in Toronto to six music creators. With mentorship, resources, and a chance to showcase work, this program is designed to amplify the voices of First Nations, Inuit and...
Women in Music Canada Launches Gig Board
Looking for female and gender-diverse talent to perform at an upcoming showcase or event? Women in Music Canada has launched a new, interactive gig board where engagers can seek appropriate candidates for specific opportunities. Women in Music Canada team members will...
Sign Up for The Canadian Creative Accelerator Black Music Managers Fall 2024 Program by September 1, 2024
An initiative of the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, the Canadian Creative Accelerator increases the global scope and reach of Canadian artist management and artist representative companies. Geared toward the US market, the CCA is aimed at emerging and...
MUTEK 2024 Discount Codes Available for B.C. Electronic Music Industry Members
In-Phase: Electronic Music Convergence is a Vancouver-based delegation of curators, educators, and event producers participating in industry development activities at MUTEK Montreal from August 20 - 25, 2024. The group is spearheaded by Nancy Lee (Chapel Sound +...
OnPitch.io offers free industry pitch accounts to B.C. musicians
OnPitch, a Creative BC-supported platform, is excited to offer free user accounts to all B.C. musicians. OnPitch is committed to ensuring that artists in all financial situations have the ability to pitch and present themselves to the industry like a professional....
Apply to FACTOR’s Juried Sound Recording: Album program by September 12, 2024
The Juried Sound Recording: Album program at FACTOR provides funding toward the costs of production of an original full-length sound recording. This support contributes to the marketing and promotion of that recording under specific marketing, tour support, video,...
Women in Music Canada Mentorship Program Now Open
Women in Music Canada has launched a new edition of their national mentorship program. The program connects trans, non-binary and 2-spirit industry professionals from all different skill sets in support of collective skills and capacity building and the development of...
Apply for the Canadian Creative Accelerator Music Tech Program by July 19, 2024
The Canadian Creative Accelerator is an initiative of the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles that connects Canadian creative companies - including Canadian music tech companies - with business opportunities in the US. A Canadian music company cohort will access a...
Announcing the 2024 ARC Program Participants
On July 2, 2024, Music BC announced the selection of 15 British Columbia-based musicians for participation in the third annual ARC artist development program. ARC, funded by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Stingray, and FACTOR (the Foundation...
Applications closing for VIFF Amp music career development programs on July 19 and 26, 2024
Delivered as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival, VIFF Amp nurtures, educates, and champions emerging and newly established music professionals with unique career development opportunities designed to help them thrive. Apply now to take part in VIFF Amp...
Apply to showcase at VIFF SOUNDOFF by July 26, 2024
Interested in hearing your music in film and television? Applications for the Vancouver International Film Festival's VIFF SOUNDOFF platform are now open. SOUNDOFF is a showcasing initiative offered during the Vancouver International Film Festival's VIFF Amp program...
Touring artists: apply for a Canada Council Circulation and Touring Grant by June 26, 2024
The Canada Council for the Arts is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations, artistic groups, and artists for the Circulation and Touring component of its Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad programs. Grants support the professional presentation and...
Apply To Showcase at Come Together Toronto by July 1, 2024
Presented by Canada’s music industry associations and SODEC, Come Together enables artists across Canada to build business relationships and showcase for key music industry professionals from Toronto and surrounding areas. Key professionals include labels, agents,...