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TRAVEL GRANT INFO SESSION 

Music BC’s travel grants are now open for Artists and Businesses! As such, we are hosting a virtual grant info session on May 4th, featuring very special guest consultant 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, and we’ll see you there!

Travel Grant Deadline: May 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST

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

RSVP NOW



LET’S HEAR IT MARCH RECAP

Thank you to everyone involved in last months Let’s Hear It show! The show wouldn’t have been successful without the artists, production team, live sound techs, volunteers, photographers, videographers and ticket buyers.

Check out the recap video out on Youtube below.

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

Photo Credit: LIINKS @ The Cobalt by Lindsey Blane 

WATCH HERE



LAST WEEK TO APPLY FOR POP MONTRÉAL

Submissions to perform at Pop Montréal are open until April 15th. 

POP Montréal International Music Festival is an annual not-for-profit curated cultural event that champions independence in the Arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talent from around the world. The festival takes place in Montreal from September 27th – October 1st. 

APPLY HERE



LET’S HEAR IT IN VICTORIA NEXT WEEK

Let’s Hear It is heading to Victoria on Tuesday, April 18th, in celebration of Creative Industries Week.

Catch Desirée Dawson, Nicky Mackenzie and XL The Band at the Duke Saloon, all for only $10.00!

Event Info: 
Doors: 7:00pm / Music: 8:00pm sharp – 19+ Event 
The Duke Saloon – 502 Discovery St, Victoria BC
Tickets $10 Online / $15 at the Door 

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

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OPPORTUNITIES


HONEY JAM AUDITIONS
Honey Jam is looking for emerging female artists across Canada between the ages of 14-25 representing all music styles – including pop, hip-hop, jazz, rock, country, soca, soul, rnb and more! – to audition for our free 2023 youth artist development program.  Chosen artists will receive educational, networking, mentoring and performance opportunities, vocal/performance coaching and workshops featuring industry professionals.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023
LEARN MORE


APPLY TO PERFORM AT CANADA HOUSE: REEPERBAHN 2023
CIMA is excited to be heading back to Germany for Reeperbahn 2023. They’ll once again be hosting Canada House and presenting showcases. This is a fantastic opportunity to access the 4th largest worldwide music market with Reeperbahn attracting thousands of artists and music industry professionals from across the globe.
Application Deadline: June 16, 2023

LEARN MORE


REGISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC SUMMIT
The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is a unique gathering of artists, knowledge keepers, and community builders, key invited allies and cultural innovators.This year the Summit will take place from May 31st – June 4, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. Indigenous artists and the music industry will come together to honour tradition and forge new paths, through curated musical showcases, networking activities, panels and ceremonies.
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ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫


Bridal Party with DACEY & guests at Cobalt
Bridal Party is fresh on tour and making a stop in Vancouver, BC. This Victoria Band is ready to showcase for the city on April 25th! They are joined by another alumni of the program, DACEY. You don’t want to miss out on this show! 
Tickets here


Serena Sun Releases New Music Video
Check out “Homecoming” here! 


Matt Storm Releases New Music Video
Check out “what do ya miss?” here!

INDUSTRY NEWS


New Canadian concert series aims to be the “Tiny Desk of the North”
Portside Live will profile popular and emerging artists while giving viewers an opportunity to get to know the band beyond the stage. – READ MORE


Promoting Canadian music is crucial
As updates to Canada’s Broadcasting Act are about to become law, debates over how to protect Canadian cultural content have become heated again in the streaming era.  – READ MORE


‘We’re asking to be heard’: Innu musicians lead call for Indigenous music quota 
Group demands the CRTC impose a five per cent quota of Indigenous music on commercial radio in Canada. – READ MORE


Songwriters And Artists Refuse To Be Pitted Against Each Other
In a recent rate court proceeding, BMI scored a significant raise for songwriters and music publishers from concert promoters in the United States. – READ MORE


Global Music Streams Topped One Trillion During the First Quarter Alone, Making 2023 ‘The Fastest Year Yet to Reach That Milestone’

Despite signs that streaming subscriber and revenue growth is leveling off, music-consumption volume continued to increase during 2023’s initial quarter, when global music streams reportedly cracked the one trillion mark. – READ MORE


Women and Non-Binary People Are Represented in Electronic and Americana Genres More Than Others, New Study Finds
‘It begins with the courage to take a chance on someone who may not be getting recognized regularly in the field,’ commented Brandi Carlile. ‘I urge my fellow artists and producers to make hiring decisions that work toward a more equitable future’. – READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK



Dillon Wong, known professionally as zensei ゼンセー is a Canadian record producer and musician. He mainly produces lofi music, though he also produces and DJs other genres of electronic music, including house under the alias Eminence.
 

LATEST BC RELEASES


MAR EMANUEL
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“I WOULDN’T KNOW”


NETTE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“KARMA”


THE HEELS
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“WORK OF HEART”


THE DOG INDIANA
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“HYDROXYDRAMAQUEEN”


TERELL SAFADI
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“PINK SKIES IN SEATTLE”


AYLA TESLER-MABE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“KEEP MY MIND OFF THE NEWS”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Olivia Quan’s Award for Audio Excellence – April 14th, 2023
Folk Music Ontario Conference Showcase Application – April 14th, 2023
POP Montréal Festival Application – April 15th, 2023
OHSOTO’KINO Indigenous Music Incubator Applications – April 28, 2023 
Henry Armstrong Award Submissions – May 5, 2023
Western Canadian Music Awards Submissions – May 22, 2023
Music BC Travel Grants – May 26th, 2023
Honey Jam Artist Development Program Submissions – May 27th, 2023
Slaight Music It’s Your Shot Contest Applications – May 31st, 2023 
M for Montreal Application – June 11th, 2023
Iceland Airwaves Application – June 15th, 2023
Canada House at Reeperbahn Festival Application – June 16, 2023

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

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