2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Shambhala Music Festival, established in 1998. In its early days, 500 people came together at the Salmo River Ranch, nestled in the Kootenays in the town of Salmo, B.C., for a party that displayed local art and music. Arising...
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Upcoming Arts and Entertainment Management Program Info Sessions at Capilano University
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...
B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours and Celebrates Black History Month 2024
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to learning, honouring, and reflecting upon the past and future of Black communities in British Columbia and worldwide. The creative industries are actively participating by celebrating, amplifying stories,...
Let’s Hear It Returns with More B.C. Artists: March 2, 2024
18 artists. 4 venues. 1 night. Let's Hear It (LHI) is back with one full night of musical discovery, featuring 18 B.C. artists across multiple Vancouver venues, all presented by Music BC. Featured artists include: Black Pontiac | Bratboy | Emerald Osagie | Janky...
The JUNO Awards return to Vancouver in 2025, along with economic benefits
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Vancouver JUNOS Host Committee, along with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), are excited to announce the return of the JUNOS to Vancouver, B.C. next year. The 2025 JUNO Week will be held from Wednesday, March 26 to...
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...
Spring 2024 Intake Open for City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grants
The City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grants for Vancouver-based arts and cultural spaces are once again open for intake. Available grants include: Cultural Infrastructure Grants for capital building-based projects including space planning and research; or...
Apply to play the Khatsahlano Street Party!
The Khatsahlano Street Party returns on July 6, 2024! Musicians from all genres are welcome to apply to play at Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival. The festival is also currently accepting applications for volunteers, vendors, and more. The application...
Creative BC launches small music business support for systemically excluded groups in British Columbia
Vancouver, BC (December 13, 2023) – Today, Creative BC is proud to open a new program that will invest $200,000 in Amplify BC grants of up to $10,000 to support growing music and sound recording businesses in British Columbia owned by people from systemically excluded...
Guitar manufacturing in Vancouver continues to grow thanks to Coloma Guitars
The beginnings of Coloma Guitars are what some would call a “happy accident.” Coloma Guitars got its start during the pandemic, when Head Luthier and founder Meredith Coloma was forced to shut down Pacific Wood Lab, where she was teaching guitar building and repair...
Nominations Now Open for 2024 Business / Arts Awards: apply by December 15, 2023
Nominations are open for the 2024 Business / Arts Awards, recognizing innovative partnerships between business and the arts. For information about categories or to nominate, visit their website. A variety of award categories are available. The deadline to nominate in...
Apply for the Canadian Creative Accelerator by December 17, 2023
Self-identifying Black Canadian music managers interested in deepening their connections to the American music industry (with a specific focus on New York) are invited to apply for the 2024 iteration of The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA). This initiative enables...
Applications now open for Vancouver’s first Special Event Advisory Task Force: apply by January 10, 2024
The City of Vancouver is seeking individuals with a broad range of experience and expertise hosting everything from small grassroots community events to large-scale, complex events to serve on its Special Event Advisory Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to:...
Attend the second annual YVR Sounds Music Industry Event on December 14, 2023
This free annual industry event represents an opportunity to connect with peers, take in live performances by some of Vancouver's most compelling emerging artists, and build professional networks. Venue: The Hollywood Theatre Networking: 7 pm - 8 pm Artist Showcase: 8...
Applications now open for the International Indigenous Music Summit – June 10 – 14, 2024
Showcase applications are officially open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS), slated for June 10 - 14, 2024, in Toronto, ON. The showcases will shine a spotlight on artistic excellence in the Indigenous music community. Submissions are open to...
2024 Call for Proposals: MUTEK
Since 2000, the Montreal-based MUTEK Festival has been a potent incubator and showcase for innovative live electronic music and real-time audiovisual performances. Submissions for the 2023 Festival are now open to artists and creators residing anywhere in Canada. The...
Collaboration between artist and producer enables Six Arils to tell powerful stories of memory and impermanence
As a composer, performer, and creator, Six Arils takes a methodical and comprehensive approach to developing their work for audiences from all walks of life. As they explain, “I compose and perform all lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation myself. The initial demos...