As of this March, the Music BC Newsletter is moving to a new format. You can still expect all of the same great updates on industry opportunities, news, artist spotlights and more, now just hitting your inbox twice per month.
As always, follow along on social media for regular updates on a daily basis!
FINAL PUSH: SAVE THE CANADA MUSIC FUND
Yesterday, the House of Commons Finance Committee recommended that the upcoming federal budget fulfill the commitment to a permanent increase to the Canada Music Fund (CMF).
This means that our voice is being heard! But we can’t stop now. The final decisions about what are in the federal budget will be made in the next few days. The Canada Music Fund funds FACTOR, which invests in Canadian artists and music companies. We want to make sure the government hears from as many people as possible about how important the Canada Music Fund is and how catastrophic it would be for our sector if it were not increased in the upcoming budget.
Add your voice to the thousands across the country who have told MPs and the Ministers of Finance and Heritage how vital the Canada Music Fund is. Don’t forget to share this link with your friends and your networks.
Let’s Hear It is happening THIS weekend, on Saturday, March 2nd! We are so excited to celebrate another fantastic night of music discovery in the iconic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver. Will you be there?
Artist set times are available now: Take a look and plan your night, via Eventbrite or our Instagram page!
Tickets are still available, and limited wristbands will be available to purchase at the door at Fox Cabaret and Red Gate venues.
Please note: all general admission venues are first-come-first-serve to venue capacity. Exploring artists at each of the venues is highly encouraged, and what LHI is designed to facilitate. If one venue is full at the time you arrive?… try another one next door, and discover a new favourite artist!
We can’t wait to see you there.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for making this event possible.
Are you a music business looking to expand your team, while mentoring the next generation of music industry professionals? This program was designed for you!
The Jumpstart Grants assists BC-based, for-profit music businesses in hiring a summer apprentice aspiring to work in the music business. This program promotes hands-on training through a 10-20 hour/week part-time work placement, coupled with invaluable industry mentorship, with the overarching goal of fostering pathways toward full-time employment in the industry.
Application Deadline: March 21st at 5:00 PM PST.
This program is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
LAST CHANCE: APPLY TO PERFORM AT KHATSAHLANO 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 at 5 PM PST APPLY NOW
ATTEND CIMA’S CITY-TO-CITY NETWORKING EVENT Vancouver, meet Toronto. CIMA’s hosting the new City-to-City program where we are uniting music cities. Join us for an afternoon of panels and networking, starting at 1 PM. Connect with industry professionals from Feldman Agency and The Orchard, as well as your fellow West Coasters. We’ll conclude the day with a mixer featuring light refreshments. Event Date: Saturday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM RSVP HERE
CALL OUT FOR WCMA JURORS Want to volunteer as a juror for the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards? Music industry professionals are eligible to become WCMA jurors if: They have a minimum of 5 years of music industry experience, and have been active in the industry within the last 2 years. Jurors must have confidence in their ability to make an objective assessment of a project based on the assessment tracks and documents provided. Application Deadline: March 5th, 2024 APPLY HERE
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR WORKS 101 WITH SOCAN Registering a work in your SOCAN online account can be confusing the first time. In this free webinar hosted by Claire Boué (Administrative Coordinator, Creative) we’ll help you with the do’s and dont’s of how to correctly register your works. There are three key sections to your work registration, and we’ll walk you through in detail on how to complete each of them in your online account. Online Event Date: March 20th, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST RSVP HERE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
JJ Adrian Releases New Single 2022 ARC Artist, JJ Adrian has released a new single entitled “SOS”. – LISTEN NOW
Winona Forever Announces Tour Dates 2023 ARC Artist, Winona Forever, has announced a run tour dates this Spring, including stops at major festivals such as SXSW and The Great Escape. – LEARN MORE
INDUSTRY NEWS
6 first-time Juno nominees that you need to know This year, there were 90 first-time nominees, a significant jump from 2023’s 50 first-timers, and a clear sign that Canada’s emerging talent is getting recognized more and more by the larger industry. – READ MORE
Report explores how Spotify algorithms affect music listening Music marketing startup Your Music Marketing (Y2M) has published a report based on its analysis of more than 25.3bn Spotify streams for ‘several hundred’ artists. – READ MORE
Spotify Generated $4.5 Billion for Independent Artists and Labels in 2023 Following on the news that the music industry generated some $9 billion on Spotify in 2023, the streaming giant has revealed that half of that total went to independent labels and artists — $4.5 billion. – READ MORE
TikTok’s ‘Add To Music App’ Feature Is Rolling Out In Another 163 Countries The feature, which allows users to save songs they discover on the platform to the music streaming service of their choice, launched in the US and UK last November. It was expanded to another 19 countries, including Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Canada, in December. – READ MORE
The past, present and future of Canadian reggae As Jamaican immigrants made their way to Canada in the 1960s and ’70s, they brought their culture with them, starting radio stations, record labels and concert series. – READ MORE
How an AI feud is roiling the music industry When Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled its songs from TikTok on Feb. 1 partly because of a concern artists weren’t being protected from artificial intelligence, it triggered a debate across the industry about whether to embrace the new technology, fight it, or both. – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Kärma Sounds’ music is a reflection of their diverse musical influences, combining the smoothness of Sade’s vocals, the timeless appeal of Marvin Gaye’s soulful tunes, the experimental sounds of Eurythmics, and the introspective lyricism of Everything But The Girl. This amalgamation results in a sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary, drawing in fans from various musical backgrounds.Her music resonates with raw emotion, weaving heartfelt lyrics with mesmerizing melodies that leave a lasting impact on listeners.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Kãrma Sounds? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience their soulful soundscapes.
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.
