The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists.
Program Closed
This program is now closed.
Updated program documentation will be made available when the program re-launches.
Applications to both streams of the Live Music program are evaluated by Creative BC staff and a panel of industry professionals, representing a variety of genres, industry backgrounds, regions, and demographics.
Applications are scored according to the priorities of the program, the economic impact of the project, and the applicant’s demonstrated capacity to deliver the project.
Would you like to connect with Creative BC staff, ask questions, and learn more about this program?
Past info sessions:
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, PT, online
Sign up for an info session below:
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, PT, online
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, PT, online
- Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, PT, online
All info sessions will be conducted in English, and in Pacific Time.
Looking for additional funding opportunities available to the live music sector in B.C.?
Learn more about past Live Music funding recipients:
If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact:
Navreet Dhaliwal | Live Music: Presentation
Phone: 236-455-0945
Email: ndhaliwal@creativebc.com
Shannon Hunt | Live Music: Business Development
Phone: 236-471-0138
Email: shunt@creativebc.com
Live Music: Presentation Stream
Presentation Guidelines 2025/26
Review these guidelines to learn more about how this program works, what makes up a successful project, and how applications are evaluated.
Presentation Sample Application Form 2025/26
Use this MS Word version of the application form to draft your responses, and share them with your project team.
Presentation Prior Year Artist Roster Template 2025/26
Populate this list with the artists you engaged during the previous year, and include it with your application.
Presentation Tip Sheet + FAQ 2025/26
Read frequently asked questions as you plan your application.
Live Music: Business Development Stream
Business Development Budget and Schedule of Activities Template 2025/26
Use this template to build your project budget and activity plan. Attach it to your application form.
Business Development Tip Sheet + FAQ 2025/26
Read frequently asked questions as you plan your application.
Final Report Information for Recipients
The final report deadline for 2024/25 Live Music projects is December 31, 2025.
Contact staff with any project changes prior to submitting your final report.
For Live Music: Presentation Recipients
- Final Report Form (online form)
- Artist Lineup Template (Excel download)
- Logo Use Approval Form (online form)
For Live Music: Business Development Recipients
- Final Report Form (online form)
- Cost Report Template (Excel download)
- Logo Use Approval Form (online form)
