Thank you to our partners and funders for supporting the successes of the SoundON program!
This funding was aimed at providing BC presenters and artists with direct support to get back to doing what they do best: creating unforgettable live music experiences. The program was framed as an industry-led stimulus fund that was open to experienced live music presenters, with a specific focus on presentations from diverse regions in BC, as well as a diversity of artists and crew.
We’ve added up the impact and are thrilled to have been able to support over 1000 BC artists, and create nearly 2000 jobs between 2020 and 2022. Learn more about the results of the program through the link below.
With the situation ever-evolving during this part of the pandemic, we’ve updated our listing of current restrictions and public health orders, as well as some resources currently available for artists, professionals and alike. There have also been recent updates to relief funding for business in the hospitality and entertainment industries that are still heavily affected by COVID-19.
Jumpstart is once again taking requests for 1-hour sessions with our music industry consultants! This on-demand music career consultation and coaching service provided by Music BC is designed to connect BC musicians and music professionals with career support to help with their music-related project.
2021 participants are also invited to request another 1-hour consultation now that we have entered the new year. Learn more about our list of consultants and fill in a meeting request form through the link below.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TODAY
This is the final chance to get your application in for Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle, WA this July. Music BC and Capitol Hill Block Party have partnered to present a selection of BC-based artists at the festival this summer. Submit your application through the link below. *Artists are reminded they will need a P2 VISA to perform in the US.
The Canadian Live Music Association Overhauls National Guide to COVID-19 Concert Regulations The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) — one of the leading advocates for live music in Canada — is looking to bring some much-needed clarity to the myriad restrictions and regulations impacting live events across the country by launching a National Concert and COVID-19 Regulations Guide. –READ MORE
B.C. government doubles relief grants for bars, nightclubs that were ordered to close in December Eligible fitness facilities and gyms that were previously closed at the same time as the other businesses are now eligible to reopen, per an announcement earlier this week, and those businesses will still only be eligible for grants up to $10,000, depending on staff numbers– READ MORE
Cash App Wants to Fund Your Next Album Independent artists have found an unlikely wealthy benefactor willing to bankroll their latest project: Cash App. The mobile payment service today launched Cash App Studios, an initiative designed to help independent creatives, including artists, musicians, directors, and designers, fund their projects. – READ MORE
The Weeknd Racks Up 705 Million Spotify Streams In Just Two Weeks The album Dawn FM debuted on January 7 and has helped the Canadian artist soar to the top of the charts. Spotify Daily Data tracks the most streamed artists on Spotify on a weekly basis. As of January 15, here are the reported rankings. – READ MORE
YouTube Music Emerges As Leading Streaming Platform In Korea Until a few years ago, Korean music streaming service Melon seemed to have no rivals in terms of market share, with its share nearing 50 percent in 2018, according to data tracker Nielsen Koreanclick. Yet, the rising influence of YouTube Music, a streaming service developed by global video sharing platform YouTube in 2018, is threatening its dominance. – READ MORE
SiriusXM Acquires B2B Music Platform Cloud Cover Music In Latest Diversification-Minded Play The satellite-radio giant announced the purchase – one of several diversification-minded plays it’s spearheaded in recent months – via a general release. Said release doesn’t disclose the transaction’s financial specifics, but six-year Cloud Cover Music head Mark Lehman is set to continue leading the business-focused streaming service’s team. – READ MORE
Lindsay Wagner has been named Chief Diversity Officer at global talent, entertainment Agency United Talent Agency In her new role, UTA says that she will expand and drive “innovative strategy” for the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This includes the company’s previously announced commitment of $1 million to social justice causes.– READ MORE
Vancouver Jazz Great Eleanor Collins Honoured With Stamp On Friday morning, Canada Post will unveil an Eleanor Collins stamp in a virtual news conference. The Collins stamp is being issued in conjunction with Black History Month in Canada, which is appropriate, because Collins has quite a history. “She’s a legend,” said Bronwyn Graves, Canada Post’s director of stamp services. “If you know anything about jazz music in Canada, then you know Eleanor Collins. She’s remarkable. Her music is timeless.– READ MORE
MEMBER OF THE WEEK
Having performed over 105 shows in 2019 alone with her largest audience being of 100,000 people, Vancouver, Canada based R&B singer/songwriter Ashley Pater touches the hearts of her listeners through her music. Ashley’s award-winning songwriting combined with her soulful sultry voice, draws you into her story. She is the first artist to have three songs in the top twenty simultaneously on New Zealand charts. Ashley has been featured in Starbeat magazine, Business in Vancouver, Cloverdale Reporter, The Surrey Now Newspaper, Hope Standard Newspaper and many more. Her goal is to give the world music that they can lose themselves in, listen as she does just that.
Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you would like to include an upcoming application or funding deadline.
ROLLING DEADLINES
Music BCLet’s Hear It! Live – 2022 Concert Series, International Showcase Application – Artist & Business FACTOR:Live Performance, Industry Events, Collective Initiatives – Showcase Production for Artists from Official Language Minority, Collective Initiatives – Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists, Comprehensive Artist, Comprehensive Music Company, Business Travel, Marketing & Promo for Non-FACTOR Funded Sound Recordings, Songwriter Development, Sponsorship, Video
SOCAN:Travel Assistance, Professional Development Assistance, SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund
Canada Council:Travel, Residencies, Professional Development for Artists, Research and Creation
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
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