…plus MORE artists to be announced! Keep an eye out for our second wave of artists next week, and follow along via Instagram for more information on venues, schedules, and all things LHI.
Members always get a discount! Email kentya@musicbc.orgto get 50% off your tickets with a member code, from now until February 12th, 2024.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping to make this event possible.
Ahead of the upcoming 2024 JUNO Awards in Halifax, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today The JUNO Awardsare making their way back to Vancouver in 2025, marking the fifth time the West Coast metropolis has hosted Canada’s Biggest Night in Music. The city will honour the nation’s top musical talent once again with 2025 JUNO Week being hosted in Vancouver, BC from Wednesday, March 26 to Sunday, March 30, culminating with the 54th Annual JUNO Awards broadcast, airing live on CBC and CBC Gem from Rogers Arena.
The 2025 edition of JUNO Week returns with the support of the Province of British Columbia, Destination Vancouver, City of Vancouver, Downtown Van, Creative BC, Music BC and the 2025 Host Committee. With more than 80 independent record labels and over 120 sound recording studios, the scenic city’s music arena is as diverse and vibrant as the province itself.
Western Canadian musicians, it’s go time!!It’s the final few days to apply for BreakOut West 2024.
Each year 50+ bands from across Western Canada are selected to showcase for our international and Canadian delegates…. and of course, music fans! Are you an emerging artist ready to take the next step and grow your business? Apply to showcase for artist managers, booking agents, festival buyers, label reps and more at this year’s BreakOut West taking place September 25 – 29, 2024 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
As always, Music BC Members get a discount on submission fees when applying to BreakOut West. Not sure how to become a member? Visit our website for more information.
Welcome to Michelle Allman-Esdaille, the newest addition to our roster of Jumpstart Consultants offering one-on-one consultations on syncing, artist management, and business operations for music industry professionals.
Michelle is the founder and owner of The Hook & Company, a Toronto based artist service marketplace for creatives and freelance Artist Managers and Entertainment Specialists. Alongside being a small business owner and an Artist Manager herself, Michelle is recognized as an artist strategist, consultant, industry speaker, mental health advocate and mindset coach specific to the creative space.
Book your free 1-on-1 industry consultation with Jumpstart today!
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping make this program possible.
UPCOMING AMPLIFY BC INFO SESSION Amplify BC’s new Business Foundations program invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, while the Demo Recording Program supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers. Learn about both on Monday, January 29th at the Creative BC offices. LEARN MORE
APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT JUNOFEST For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music will showcase 50 artists of all genres from across the country, performing for fans, media and the music industry. It will be taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia starting March 22, 2024. Are you interested in performing? Applications are open to solo artists and/or full bands, apply today. Application Deadline: January 31st, 2024 LEARN MORE
APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT NEW SKOOL RULES CIMA will be organizing a business & showcasing mission to Rotterdam, Netherlands for the 2024 edition of New Skool Rules from May 31 to June 2. New Skool Rules is a 3-day international music festival and conference showcasing Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, and more which includes seminars, showcases, B2B events, networking, and much more. Webinar Date: January 31st, 2024 LEARN MORE
APPLY TO PERFORM AT KHATSAHLANO STREET PARTY The Khatsahlano Street Party is serving up some sparkle on July 6th, 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. Application Deadline: February 29th, 2024 APPLY HERE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Post-Modern Connection Performing this Saturday 2022 ARC Artists, Post-Modern Connection are performing in Vancouver this Saturday, January 27th at The Wise Hall with Ché Aimee Dorval.
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The Bankes Brothers Release New Single 2023 ARC Artist, The Bankes Brothers, have released their latest single called “See Me Run”. – LISTEN NOW
INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria Funk Artist Diamond Cafe Signs to Warner Music Canada Warner Music Canada’s roster is about to get a lot funkier. Days after being named one of Amazon Music Canada’s Breakthrough Artists To Watch 2024, Diamond Cafe has signed a major label. – READ MORE
Apple Music To Pay Artists Up To 10% Higher Royalties For Music Available In Spatial Audio According to Apple Music’s update to its label partners, starting with the January 2024 month-end royalty payments, “pro-rata shares for Spatial Available plays will be calculated using a factor of 1.1 while Non-Spatial Available plays will continue to use a factor of 1”. – READ MORE
Dance clubs can overwhelm neurodiverse people — so why do so many become DJs? As a neurodivergent and queer DJ with brightly coloured hair, she said she doesn’t often meet people like her. That’s until night falls, when she’s a fixture in the booth at several dance nights across Ottawa. – READ MORE
Over one million “manipulated” tracks found on streaming platforms Pex is a tech company that tracks and analyses copyrighted content on digital services. According to their data, there are over one million tracks that have been sped-up, slowed-down or otherwise “modified” in places like Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL. – READ MORE
EU says music streaming platforms must pay artists more The European Parliament is calling for new regulations to ensure streaming services pay artists fairly. The proposal also calls for more transparency around how algorithms generate suggestions for which artists to stream and what tracks get the most promotion. –READ MORE
Music fans won’t get a break on concert ticket prices in 2024, according to experts “Canadians have been, since lockdowns were lifted, prioritizing discretionary service sector spending and obviously events and concert tickets fall into that,” she said. “And, when you see things like very expensive concert tickets all selling out immediately, you know, there’s that pent-up demand.” – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Cara Bateman is a risk taker — as is evidenced in her most recent writings. With songs like ‘Make Out With My Ex’ and ‘Joe Rogan Broke Up My Relationship,’ it is clear that she is not in the business of playing it safe. Growing up in a working class suburb, she spent much of her childhood and adolescence doing just that. Now in her thirties and working toward the creative life of her dreams, she has spent the last few years unlearning aspects of her upbringing that no longer serve her while simultaneously discovering what truly feels important to her own beliefs. All of this is reflected in her current writings which have become heavier, edgier, and bolder than the last. Her upcoming debut album “Daddy Issues” contains elements of grunge, rock and roll, and punk. At the end of the day, though, Cara will always be a vocalist’s vocalist — and she continues to feature her soothing, soulful, and powerful voice at the forefront of the latest soundscapes. Is R&B Grunge a genre? Cara is doing her best to create it. ‘Time To Be A Bitch’ — the first single off of “Daddy Issues” is out now.
Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you would like to include an upcoming application or funding deadline.
ROLLING DEADLINES
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, Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
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.
