Music Industry Initiatives
About the Program
The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.
Successful projects will build the capacity of B.C.’s music industry through training, collaboration, and creating new industry and business opportunities. Canadian companies, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives are able to apply.
Applications Opened: February 25, 2026.
As of August 5, 2026; the Music Industry Initiatives program is now closed to new project summary submissions.
If you have received the full application materials for this program, and still intend to submit your application, please do so as soon as possible.
Contact staff with any questions.
Applicants will first present their project ideas through a short project summary template available on this page.
Creative BC staff will respond to all project summary submissions within three weeks of receipt.
Projects that are eligible and that fit the goals of this funding program will be provided with full application materials.
Prior to completing their full submission, applicants may also be provided with staff feedback related to specific questions and/or gaps to address in their application.
Full applications will be scored by Creative BC staff according to the priorities of the program. Evaluation is competitive and comparative, based on the applications submitted and available funding.
Creative BC will respond to all applicants approximately ten weeks after receipt of a full application. Please refer to the program scoring sheet.
- Learn more about past Music Industry Initiatives projects by browsing recipient lists by year.
- Review the Tip Sheet for this program (new for 2026/27).
Joseph Bardsley
Email: jbardsley (at) creativebc.com
Resources
Final Report
Final reporting deadlines for Music Industry Initiatives projects are specific to each applicant, and can be found in your individual funding agreement. Project completion and final reporting for all 2025/26 Music Industry Initiatives projects must occur by December 1, 2026. Contact staff with any project changes prior to submitting your final report.
