Earlier this week we announced the launch of a new accelerator program that will advance the business, creative, and technical skills of recording artists to help them build a sustainable career in the music industry.
The program will span several months and include a music business clinic, creative retreat and final showcase event. Applications are now open for BC-based artists – make sure to review the Guidelines and Eligibility before embarking on your application.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for their 3-year investment in this program!
As we finish processing the jury results from our last Travel Grant deadline (March 18th) make sure to take note of our next application intakes. Remember – you must submit your application before you depart on your initiative to be eligible.
Spring Intake:
Applications Reopen April 28th, 2022 – Deadline June 10th, 2022
Summer Intake:
Applications Open July 28th – Deadline September 9th, 2022
Any questions? We are always here to help, reach out to info@musicbc.org to speak with someone from our team. Check out our full deadlines list at the bottom of this newsletter.
CITY OF SURREY MUSIC STRATEGY SEEKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Are you a resident of the City of Surrey? Help shape the future of your community by completing a brief survey for the Surrey Music Strategy.
The City of Surrey has launched a Surrey Music Strategy community engagement website, where local music industry experts, musicians, business owners, and local residents can provide feedback on Surrey’s pre-pandemic and current music economy.
Survey data will help create actionable and measurable recommendations to support the short and long-term development of music in Surrey. Deadline for submission May 4th, 2022.
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: BREAKOUT WEST 2022
Only one more day to submit an application to be considered for a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for the upcoming event this fall in Calgary! BreakOut West will also be closing applications for the showcase festival component on April 15th as well – so don’t miss out on your chance to be considered.
APPLY NOW TO M FOR MONTREAL
Artists wishing to apply for the Official Selection of this 17th edition can answer to the call for applications, presented by la Caisse Desjardins de la Culture, from today until midnight on June 6. To submit your project, you need to fill the form available below. Please note that an administrative fee of 45$ CAD is required for each artist application.
REEPERBAHN ARTIST APPLICATIONS
The Reeperbahn Festival returns to Hamburg, DE from September 21st – 24th, 2022. Music BC will once again be hosting BC artists at Canada House alongside our partners across the country. Artists interested in showcasing are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (Recommended by June 1st, 2022). The deadline to apply is July 23rd, 2022.
She’s The Child Of A Deaf Mother, He’s Mixed Race. Together They Create Music Addressing Ableism And Racism Braun, the child of a deaf mother and a hearing father, and Griffiths, who was born to a Hong Kong Chinese mother and a British father, formed Half/Asian with Amy the CODA in 2019 — a two-person band in Nelson, B.C., with the aim of starting conversations about inclusion and diversity. CODA stands for “child of deaf adults.” – READ MORE
How Girl Connected Is Empowering Women in the Music Industry Gender imparity continues to cause discord within the music industry, as women make up less than 40 percent of music business positions, according to a study from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative 2021 report. However, Lola Plaku and Maria Giuliana are helping to empower women and create change through their mentorship program. – READ MORE
Spotify Rebrands Greenroom As Spotify Live, Adds Live Audio To Main App “This change reflects our belief in the future of live-audio creators and live experiences being provided to all 406 million Spotify listeners around the globe,” the streamer said in a statement announcing the rebranding. For now at least, creators are limited to select podcasters and musicians with shows and tracks on Spotify. – READ MORE
Amplify BC supports the music industry with $1.5M through Creative BC for Career Development and Record in BC projects Creative BC announced 121 recipients of Amplify BC grants that will advance the development of local talent across the province’s music and sound recording industry. The $1.5M is being delivered through two programs, with the Career Development program and the Record in BC Program.– READ MORE
InGrooves Just Won A Patent For New Music Marketing Tech That It Says ‘Drives Streams At A Rate Nearly Double That Of Traditional Methods’ Ingrooves’ new patented tech fuels its proprietary Smart Audience advertising solution, which is able to identify “high-value” streaming audiences for an artist/label based on user listening behavior. Ingrooves claims that campaigns generated through Smart Audience are driving an increase in streams at a rate nearly double that of traditional methods, which Ingrooves says “typically rely on identifying fans via social media behavior”. – READ MORE
Russ and Bugus Launch DIEMON,
an ‘Artist-Friendly’ Label Looking
to Change the Mindset of the Music Industry After over 10 years in the making, independent rappers Russ and Bugus are finally launching their own record label: DIEMON. An acronym for “Do It Everyday Music or Nothing,” DIEMON started in 2010 as a creative collective in Atlanta before becoming an imprint on Columbia Records when Russ signed with them in 2017. Now, the multi-hyphenate wants to help other artists by providing them with the resources of a major label — without all of the other binding stipulations.– READ MORE
Federal Budget Announcement Promises More Vital Funding for Arts & Entertainment Industries Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the first federal budget since the 2021 federal election that returned the Liberals to power. The new budget includes $31 billion in net new spending over the next five years.– READ MORE
Why Ed Sheeran’s Court Victory Sounds Good For The Music Industry There’s a good chance you’ve heard a song by Ed Sheeran called Shape of You. It’s been streamed over 3 billion times on Spotify and viewed over 5 billion times on YouTube. The song Oh Why, by Sam Chokri, is less well known. – READ MORE
MEMBER OF THE WEEK
Throughout the last year, Clute has been paving his way towards the release of his debut album “Homesick Holiday” by dropping singles such as ‘Midnight Drive’, a desperate drunken love song that combines the R&B, synthwave vibe of The Weeknd’s “Heartless” with hints of ethereal, layered bedroom pop, and alternative rock stations favorite, “Candy”, an addictingly sweet rock song comparing two of life’s tastiest things.
Clute’s songwriting has been known to reflect a variety of perspectives and tapping into others’ point of view. Clute started to develop his own style of writing when he met close friends and producers, Sound of Kalima, back in college. “Homesick Holiday” invites listeners into the inner workings and thoughts of Clute.
Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you would like to include an upcoming application or funding deadline.
ROLLING DEADLINES
Music BCLet’s Hear It! Live – 2022 Concert Series, International Showcase Application – Artist & Business 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
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.
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