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ARC 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Applications are now open for BC’s very own intensive artist accelerator program, ARC!

ARC highlights, nurtures, and sends into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC. This multi-stage program will advance the business, creative, and technical skills of recording artists to help them build sustainable careers in the music industry—both at home and away. Led by a faculty of music industry professionals, participants will benefit from decades of experience and success within the music business.

ARC Alumni include: Amanda Sum, The Bankes Brothers, FKA Rayne, Maddie Storvold, Sadé Awele, Teon Gibbs, Emma Kade, KAPOK, Prado Monroe, Wallgrin, Vox Rea, the della kit, Winona Forever, TYA, Kate Yahn, Zoey Leven, Serena Sun, Post-Modern Connection, Nimkish, Nicky MacKenzie, Missy D, Mikey Jose, Matt Storm, Lush Fleece, Kimmortal, JJ Adrian, Glass Forest, Desirée Dawson, DACEY and Bridal Party.

Submission Deadline: April 26th, 2024 (11:59 pm PDT)

Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada, and Stingray for making this program possible. 

APPLY NOW



LET’S HEAR IT VICTORIA

We are excited to announce that we are headed back to Victoria next month in celebration of Creative Industries Week! Come celebrate with us alongside some incredible BC acts at The Duke Saloon on Wednesday, April 24th.

Catch Mikey Jose, JAXXEE and The Bankes Brothers all for only $10.00!

Event Info: 
Doors: 6:30 PM / Music: 7:00 PM sharp – 19+ Event
The Duke Saloon – 502 Discovery St, Victoria BC
Tickets: $10.00

Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping to make this event possible.

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MUSIC BC TRAVEL GRANT WORKSHOP

Music BC’s travel grants are currently open for Artists and Businesses! After two successful info sessions in 2023, we are pleased to be hosting another session with Nancy Lee!

Nancy is a Grant Coach, Event Producer, Curator, and Community Organizer based in Vancouver, BC. They are also a talented Filmmaker and Multi-Media Artist, as well as one of Music BC’s Jumpstart Career Consultants. Nancy will be bringing their high-level experience in fundraising for artists and creative projects to this informative session, while the Music BC team guides you through the process of the application and answers attendee questions.

Register now for this free informational session; space is limited!

Artist and Business Travel Grants:

  • Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024 at 5:00 PM (PST)
  • This deadline will be accepting applications to support initiatives that take place between April 1st, 2024 and September 30th, 2024

As always, please ensure that you read our program guidelines in advance of applying, as we are constantly updating them to improve our programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@musicbc.org.

Music BC Travel Grants are made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

RSVP



UPCOMING DEADLINE: AWARD FOR AUDIO EXCELLENCE

Aspiring audio engineers – the deadline for the Olivia Quan Award for Audio Excellence is tomorrow!

This scholarship is for the future generations of young people pursuing a career in audio to learn from and be inspired by Olivia’s achievements and dedication to her craft. One (1) participant will be awarded $5000 each year of the award.

Music BC is handling applications for this award, however the family and close friends of Olivia will personally choose the recipient and issue the award.

Application Deadline: April 12th, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST

APPLY NOW



CALL FOR INTEREST: A2IM INDIE WEEK, NEW YORK

We’re excited to announce that Music BC will be participating in A2IM Indie Week 2024, set to take place in New York City from June 10-13, 2024.

This mission presents a fantastic opportunity for labels and managers to connect with key international contacts across various industries, with a special focus on engaging with A2IM’s US members.

If you’re interested in being considered for this invaluable experience, we will be selecting two to three BC-based businesses to join Music BC’s delegation at A2IM. Kindly fill out the “Expression of Interest” form at the link below. 

Submission Deadline: May 3rd, 2024

Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this program possible. 

APPLY NOW



CONGRATS TO THE 2024 BC CFMA WINNERS

Music BC would like to extend our congratulations to this year’s BC-based artists and industry professionals taking home accolades from the Canadian Folk Music Awards! 

Ginalina – Children’s Album of the Year
Jill Barber and Erik P.H. Nielsen – Producers of the Year
Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira – Traditional Album of the Year

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OPPORTUNITIES

APPLY TO BE AN ARC JUROR
Want to be a part of shaping the next ARC Artist Accelerator cohort? Our jurors will be among dozens of other industry professionals working in artist development, including label representatives, managers, producers, and talent buyers among others. This is a volunteer jury, taking an estimated 3 hours of time to complete adjudication duties. Applications from all genders, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and other measures of diversity are highly encouraged. Applicants are not limited to being from BC. 
APPLY NOW

APPLY FOR DO IT FOR THE CULTURE FESTIVAL 
Do It For The Culture Festival and Conference is a 3-day conference-style event hosted in Kelowna, BC, June 14-16th, and presented by 100 Collective. The festival is a pivotal event for celebrating and advancing Canadian Hip Hop, R&B, and Afrobeat music culture, serving as a vital platform for both emerging and established artists. The festival features a diverse array of artists, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contemporary vibrancy styles.
Application Deadline: April 12th, 2024
APPLY NOW

APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT POP MONTREAL
POP Montreal is returning September 25th – 29th, 2024, and is accepting applications for artists! For musicians and artists, fans, curators, critics, record labels and industry, POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduction to the next generation of musical talent and independent art forms.
Application Deadline: April 13th, 2024
APPLY NOW

APPLY FOR THE OHSOTO’KINO MUSIC INCUBATOR
The OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator is a five-day artist development intensive for Indigenous artists in Canada. Each year, six Indigenous artists will converge at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, to learn new skills, connect with music industry experts from across the country, and to hone their craft and professional chops. This program will take place from Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4, 2024.
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024
APPLY NOW

APPLY FOR THE JULES LÉGER PRIZE FOR NEW CHAMBER MUSIC
Awarded annually, the Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music is a competition for professional composers and sound creators from Canada, designed to encourage the creation of new chamber music. To be in the running for this prize, you must submit an application to the Canada Council for the Arts.
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2024
APPLY NOW

ATTEND WOMEN IN MUSIC BC’S “BUSINESS OF SONG/WRITING” WORKSHOP
Join Women in Music BC on the evening of Sunday, April 28 at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver for an insightful panel and songwriters circle moderated by Kristina Lao, featuring award-winning composer Mary Ancheta, seasoned swoon rock artist Alexandria Maillot, and Jenny Lea of hip-hop girl group NADUH.
RSVP HERE

ANJU SINGH IS HIRING AN ASSISTANT PRODUCER
A recent recipient of Music BC’s Jumpstart Grants program, Anju Singh is looking to expand her multi-faceted music and event production company by bringing on a summer apprentice. The AP will work closely with artists, bands, booking agents, publicists, and venues to support company work. The AP will also be a key contributor to the company brand development project with exciting and creative opportunities to help contextualize and situate the company in the music community.
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ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫

Wallgrin Releases New Single
2023 ARC Artist, Wallgrin has released a new single entitled “Arrow to the Wind”.
– LISTEN NOW
KAPOK Releases New Single
2023 ARC Artist, KAPOK has released a new single entitled “Ballin’ (Find Your Calling)”.
– LISTEN NOW
Winona Forever Releases New Single
2023 ARC Artist, Winona Forever has released a new single entitled “Stretching”. – LISTEN NOW

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian study sifts domestic and international music streams
“It’s not just three or four Canadian superstars dominating streams; it’s hundreds of Canadian artists finding success in the domestic streaming marketplace.” – READ MORE
Why are so many Canadian festivals struggling or cancelling?
It costs 30 to 40 per cent more to organize a festival this year than it did in 2019, according to Martin Roy, executive director of Festivals and Major Events Canada, and revenues are not following suit.  – READ MORE
400 Artists Team with Tegan and Sara Foundation for an Open Letter Against Anti-Trans Legislation in Canada
Led by indie pop siblings Tegan and Sara Quin, the open letter is an explicit pushback on recent and in-progress legislation that limits trans rights in several Canadian provinces. – READ MORE
Half of women in music experience discrimination, report finds
The findings come from the first ever UK Musicians’ Census, conducted by the Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians. – READ MORE
Major Music Companies Fight Back Against Unlicensed AI In New ICMP-Led Initiative
The music publishing industry is raising its voice against tech companies that exploit music for artificial intelligence development without proper consent, credit, or compensation. – READ MORE
Indie Artists Shift to Artist-Centric Payments on Deezer, As Streaming Service Signs New Deal With Merlin
Under a new deal announced on March 21, Merlin, the digital music licensing organization for indie record labels, distributors and other rightsholders will be paid under Deezer’s new artist-centric model for music streamed in France. – READ MORE

LATEST BC RELEASES

CINNAMON SANDHU
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“MATERIALISTIC RANI”
ASPEN KING
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“SAFE FOR ME”
PARIS.
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“4TH QUARTER”
MIVULE
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“UNCONDITIONAL LOVE”
DIAMOND CAFE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“SLOWLY FADING” 
DANIELLE SCHROEDER
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“REDWING BLACKBIRD”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Olivia Quan Memorial Award for Audio Excellence – April 12th, 2024
Do It For The Culture Festival Application – April 12th, 2024
POP Montreal Festival Application – April 13th, 2024
ARC Accelerator Application – April 26th, 2024
Henry Armstrong Award Submission – April 26th, 2024
BC Arts Council – Arts Circulation & Touring Grant Application – May 1st, 2024
Music BC Business Mission to A2IM New York Application – May 3rd, 2024
Music BC Artist & Business Travel Grant Applications – May 17th, 2024
Reeperbahn Artist Application – May 31st, 2024
OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Application – May 31st, 2024
Canada Council – Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music – June 1st, 2024
M for Montreal Artist Application – June 14th, 2024
Canada Council – Arts Across Canada – Circulation & Touring – June 26th, 2024
Canada Council – Arts Abroad – Circulation & Touring – June 26th, 2024

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

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