Vancouver, B.C. (April 8, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 101 Amplify BC grants through the Career Development program (the Program), totalling $1.2M distributed to recipients across the province. The Career Development Program, launched in 2018 as part of...
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SURVEY: Exploring the Music Community’s Caregiver Needs
Women In Music Canada and Music Publishers Canada are undertaking a needs assessment to explore and identify the specific requirements of the music community related to the demands of caregiving. Responses to this survey will help to gain a better understanding of...
Apply to Music BC’s ARC Accelerator Program
Save the date! Music BC's ARC Accelerator Program is opening for applications on April 17th, 2025! ARC is a multi-stage program that advances the business, creative, and technical skills of recording artists to help them build sustainable careers in the music...
Western Canadian Music Award Submissions for 2025 Now Open
Are you a western Canadian artist or industry member? Submissions are now open for the Western Canadian Music Awards (both artistic and industry). Learn more about the Awards guidelines to see if you qualify, and be the first to get your application in. The regular...
Apply for the Olivia Quan Award for Audio Excellence by April 4, 2025
Olivia Quan was a music producer and audio engineer from Vancouver, B.C. who passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2022, at 25. This award is administered by Music BC, and is open to B.C.-based individuals aged 28 or under pursuing a career in audio. One $5,000 award...
Take the Caregiving in Music Survey by April 14, 2025
Women in Music Canada (WIMC) and Music Publishers Canada are undertaking a needs assessment to explore and identify the specific requirements of the music community related to the demands of caregiving. Responses to this survey will provide a better understanding of...
Apply to Showcase at M for Montreal in November 2025
Artist submissions are now open for the 20th edition of M for Montreal, taking place from November 19 - 22, 2025. 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...
Apply for a Music BC Jumpstart Grant by March 21, 2025
Music BC's Jumpstart Grants will assist BC-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...
British Columbia at SXSW 2025
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Austin, SXSW assembles professionals from the tech, film, and music industries, embarking on a nine-day journey to explore new frontiers and engage in the evolving landscape of ideas. From March 7 to 15, six delegates from British...
Canadian Live Music Association: Hear and Now: Impacts of the Live Music Industry in Canada
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) released findings of its long-anticipated economic impact study today, inside Massey Hall’s Allied Music Centre. “Here and Now: understanding the economic power and potential of Canada’s live music industry” commissioned by...
Apply for the Canadian Creative Accelerator’s Latin Music Program by February 8, 2025
The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, and the Embassies in Bogota and Mexico, are launching the second iteration of the CCA Latin Music Program. This program cohort will consist of approximately three weeks of programming spread over three months, beginning...
2025 Call for MUTEK Proposals: apply by January 31, 2025
Submissions for the 2025 MUTEK Festival are now open to artists and creators residing anywhere in Canada. The 26th edition of the Festival will be held in Montreal, QC, from August 20 – 24, 2025. Unpublished live musical performances with an electronic focus and...
Apply for Music BC’s Let’s Hear It! 2025
Music BC's Let's Hear It is currently accepting applications from B.C.-based artists for two of its programs running during the lead up to the Vancouver 2025 JUNO Awards. Let's Hear it BC - A dynamic music initiative consisting of live music programming from nominees...
City of Vancouver renews investment for emerging artists and professionals in music industry
This news release was issued by the City of Vancouver. For all media inquiries, please contact the City’s official media representatives directly. See original release here. November 25 2024 – As Vancouver prepares to host Canada’s top musical talent during the 2025...
Multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé to bring The 2025 JUNO Awards to Vancouver, live on CBC
This news release was issued by CARAS/The JUNO Awards. For all media inquiries, please contact official media representatives directly. See original release here. Last week, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) unveiled several major...
Call for Entries: SXSW 2025
Creative BC is accepting applications for SXSW 2025 in Austin, U.S. via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able...
International Indigenous Music Summit 2025 Showcase Artist Application: Northern Turtle Island
The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is a unique gathering of artists, knowledge keepers, community builders, allies and cultural innovators. IIMS 2025 will amplify and empower Indigenous artists and industry through ceremony, connection, inspiration and...
Submit to the 2025 Women in Music Canada Honours
The Women in Music Canada Honours program celebrates and supports women and gender diverse Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field in the eligibility year (December 2023 through December 2024 for annual based categories)....
2025 JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music Submissions
JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music will showcase artists of all genres, from across the country. Featuring over 50 artists across the city, performing for fans, media and the music...
Deadline Approaching: FACTOR Promoter Program for Live Music Promoters
FACTOR - a partner of Creative BC's - has announced their new Promoter Program. This is a pilot program with a goal of further investing in the Canadian live music sector. Designed for live music promoters, and companies specializing in live music, this program will...