We are back in Toronto this fall for a fourth consecutive year hosting Come Together, an initiative for artists ready to break into Canada’s largest music market. Presented by Canada’s Music Industry Associations and SODEC. As a collective, these organizations are working together to present two days of industry showcases and meetings in Toronto this November.
Come Together is an opportunity for artists from across Canada to meet with, build business relationships, and showcase for key music industry professionals from Toronto and surrounding areas including labels, agents, managers, publishers, music supervisors, publicists, and more. Participants will work directly with their music industry association to identify key music business contacts to invite and meet with. This event has goals beyond showcasing with a push towards industry connections, team building and business strategies for both artists and businesses. Selected artists will be provided with an honorarium.
Artists must be available to attend both days of programming & showcasing: November 25th & 26th, 2024
Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this opportunity possible for BC artists.
The deadline for artist submissions for the 19th edition of M for Montreal is approaching fast! Music BC is very excited to be returning to this highly anticipated event, taking place November 20-23, 2024.
M for Montreal is an essential catalyst for the Quebec and Canadian Music Industry, both for emerging artists and artists with a career outside of Quebec. The event features a series of conferences that bring together local and international music industry professionals. It offers a rich music program of more than 100 artists at its annual gathering in November, in Montreal.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this opportunity possible for BC artists.
APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 2025
Applications for Folk Alliance International 2025 are open now! This event is taking place February 19-23, 2025 in Montreal, QC.
Folk Alliance International is the largest and leading non-profit organization for folk music representing the global community of artists, agents, managers, labels, publicists, arts administrators, venues, festivals, and concert series presenters. Official Showcases at FAI present the best talent that folk music has to offer: from cutting-edge sounds to rich musical traditions. From hundreds of applicants, 160 are chosen to perform on the conference’s largest stages to crowds of agents, DJs, promoters, labels, venues, organizations, and more.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this opportunity possible for BC artists.
BC ARTISTS AT INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC SUMMIT 2024
Music BC is thrilled to be partnering with International Indigenous Music Summit for a second year to present some incredible BC talent next week in Toronto, June 10-14, 2024.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this opportunity possible for BC artists.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS The deadline for Rifflandia BC artist applications is fast approaching! Rifflandia welcomes over 30,000 music lovers to Victoria BC for performances by top international and national acts alongside new and emerging artists. Artists from all genres are encouraged to apply through the form below, to be considered to perform during the festival. Artists must be available to play on any day of the September 13-15th, 2024 festival dates. Application Deadline: June 13th, 2024 APPLY NOW
CANADA COUNCIL CIRCULATION & TOURING GRANTS Canada Council is accepting applications for the “Circulation & Touring” component of their Arts Across Canada and their Arts Abroad programs. Grants support the presentation and exhibition of performances and works by Canadian artists which build exposure and reach Canadian and international audiences. Application Deadline: June 26th, 2024 LEARN MORE
MINT RECORDS IS HIRING As a recent recipient of our Jumpstart Grants Program, Mint Records is looking to expand their team this summer! They are hiring a Record Label Assistant (“Mintern”) to tackle a variety of projects, many of which contribute to promoting upcoming albums, shows, and tours. Mint Records is a Vancouver based independent record label with a rich 30 year history of groundbreaking releases and a dedication to supporting emerging talent from the Canadian music community. LEARN MORE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Emma Kade Releases New Single 2023 ARC Artist, Emma Kade has released a new single entitled “End Game”. – LISTEN NOW
Mikey Jose Releases New EP 2022 ARC Artist, Mikey Jose has released his latest EP entitled “beautiful life”.
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DACEY Releases New Single 2022 ARC Artist, DACEY has been featured on former ARC producer Sleepy Tom’s latest single, “Fallin'”. – LISTEN NOW
ARC Artists at Khatsahlano 2024 2023 ARC Artists, Kate Yahn and Amanda Sum can both be caught performing at Khatsahlano Street Party on July 6th. – LEARN MORE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Online Streaming Services to Be Required to Support Canadian Content Online streaming services operating in Canada will now be required to contribute five percent of their Canadian revenue to support the domestic broadcasting system, the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced. – READ MORE
Women have been underplayed on Canadian radio for last decade, new study shows Focusing on the top 150 songs played on Canadian radio between 2013 and 2023, the study shows that songs by women are “underprogrammed on each format.” – READ MORE
The U.S. is finally cracking down on Ticketmaster. Why isn’t Canada doing the same? The U.S. government seeks a breakup of the $22-billion (U.S.) Live Nation (2023 revenues), separating its promotion and ticketing businesses. – READ MORE
8 Indigenous musicians to know in 2024 Whether you’re a fan of breezy folk music, cathartic pop, electrifying hip-hop or soulful R&B, these emerging musicians should be on your radar. – READ MORE
Music fans and artists hit back as Spotify CEO claims “the cost of creating content” is “close to zero” Daniel Ek, the CEO of the streaming giant, sparked backlash following the comments he made – implying that it is easie – READ MORE
South Sudanese arts centre gets funding to archive women’s songs Likikiri Collective based in South Sudan’s capital Juba was awarded £98 000 ($125 000) in support of its music project titled Storytelling as Safeguarding: Protecting South Sudanese Women’s Cultural Heritage in Refugee Settings in Uganda and Kenya. – READ MORE
LATEST BC RELEASES
WAYFIE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BUT I’M HAPPY”
MAUDE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FORGET TO FIND”
AMBER ELLE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FAVOURITE GIRL”
FRYSATSON
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I WANNA BE LIKE”
CARLY REIRSON
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GIVING UP ON GOOD”
DANIELLE SCHROEDER
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“DYING LIGHT”
SOCAN:Travel Assistance, Professional Development Assistance
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.
