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UPCOMING DEADLINE: MUSIC BC TRAVEL GRANTS

Music BC’s travel grants are open for one more week for Artists and Businesses – including showcase, touring and business travel. Applications close next Friday, May 17th!

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. 

Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024 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.

APPLY NOW



JUMPSTART CAREER CONSULTATIONS

Music BC’s ongoing career consultation and music business mentorship program is taking requests for free 1-hour sessions! If you have a music-related project you’d like to gain insight on, don’t hesitate to get your request in today to speak with one of our industry professionals. 

Have you accessed your free 1-on-1 session yet? Or maybe it’s been a while, and you have a new project that you need insight on. No matter where you’re at, Jumpstart Consults are open to Members and Non-Members alike. 

We would like to thank Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for making helping to make this program possible. 

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APPLY FOR ALLAN SLAIGHT JUNO MASTERCLASS

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2024/2025 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class submissions are open now until 5 PM EST on May 31, 2024.

The selected artists will participate in a weeklong mentorship program in Toronto, that will include workshops with artists and industry experts and get access to tools to prepare themselves for the next step in their career.

Artists can apply now at the link below. There are no submission fees associated with the program and all eligibility requirements can be found here. 

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST

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UPCOMING FACTOR DEADLINE

FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) have announced their latest deadlines for artist programs, and the Juried Sound Recording (Single/EP) Deadline is fast approaching.

The Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP program provides 50% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $25,000 to artists creating new recordings for a single and/or EP format, within a fiscal year. Specifically, five songs or less and under 20 minutes of recorded music.

Application Deadline: May 16th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST

APPLY NOW

OPPORTUNITIES


AUDITION FOR HONEY JAM 2024
Auditions for Honey Jam 2024 are coming up! Honey Jam is a non-profit multicultural artist development programme run by PhemPhat Entertainment Group. They’re searching the country for female artists, ages 14-25, representing pop, hip hop, jazz, soca, r&b, gospel, rock, dancehall, blues, alternative, opera, country – all styles of music to participate in this season’s artist development program.
Sign Up Deadline: May 15th, 2024
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APPLY FOR CIMA’S BUSINESS & SHOWCASE MISSION TO ATLANTA 
This June, CIMA will be organizing a business and showcase mission for Canadian Black music professionals to Atlanta. This mission focuses on expanding the careers of Canadian Black SMES with B2B and networking opportunities, a Canadian showcase, and creative collaborations for their artists. CIMA has partnered with Atlanta’s Milk and Cookies Festival to provide in-depth export opportunities and cultivate US industry connections throughout the week.
Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024
APPLY NOW


APPLY FOR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS GRANT 
BC Arts Council’s Individual Arts Grants: Professional Performing Artists support initiatives in the development, creation, production, realization, dissemination, or live performance of classical, experimental, original, traditional, and contemporary performing art forms from all world cultures.
Application Deadline: May 30th, 2024
APPLY NOW


ATTEND SOCAN’S UPCOMING RIGHTS & ROYALTIES SEMINAR 
The world of music rights and royalties is often complex. In this free seminar you’ll get an overview of what SOCAN does as Canada’s largest music rights organization and the role it plays within the larger music industry and ecosystem. SOCAN represents the rights of music creators and publishers for the composition (music and lyrics), so if you’re a songwriter, composer, or producer this seminar is for you. 
Event Date: May 30th, 2024
RSVP NOW

ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫


Amanda Sum Releases New Single
2023 ARC Artist, Amanda Sum has released a new single entitled “first date face/sex with an ex”. – LISTEN NOW


the della kit Releases New EP
2023 ARC Artist, the della kit has released a new EP entitled “Deliverance”. – LISTEN NOW

INDUSTRY NEWS


Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class Opens Submissions for 2024 Artist Development Program
The program is valued at over $100,000, with alumni including Aysanabee, Haviah Mighty and Katie Tupper. – READ MORE


Live Nation’s Concert Week to sell $25 tickets to over 5,000 shows
Live entertainment lovers, mark your calendar. Between May 8 and May 14, Live Nation’s Concert Week will have $25 tickets available for over 5,000 different music and comedy shows throughout the year. – READ MORE


SoundCloud adds ‘Buzzing Playlists’ to boost artist discovery
SoundCloud has rolled out a new group of playlists focused on new music. There are ‘Buzzing Playlists‘ for electronic music, hip-hop and rap, pop and R&B, but it’s the feeder system determining which tracks are featured that’s interesting. – READ MORE


Billboard Canada Presents The Country’s First Non-Performing Songwriter Award in Partnership with SOCAN
The Billboard Canada Non-Performing Songwriter Award (Presented by SOCAN) recognizes the talented professional songwriters behind the scenes. Nominations for the first edition are now open, and the award will be presented at the Power Players event in Toronto on June 2. – READ MORE


Audio AI Expert Ircam Amplify Unveils Groundbreaking Software to Identify AI-Generated Tracks
Ircam Amplify launches a first-of-its-kind software to empower record labels, publishers, rights holders, and management organizations to identify AI-generated tracks. – READ MORE


Tiktok Sues Us Government Over ‘unconstitutional’ Divest-or-ban Law, Says Sale By Bytedance Is ‘impossible’
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have filed suit against the US government over its recently-passed law that requires ByteDance to sell the platform’s US operations or face a nationwide ban. – READ MORE

LATEST BC RELEASES


ALPHA CENTAURI
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“GROW”


POSH COAT
RELEASE NEW EP
“WINDOWSILL CAFFEINE”


NEIL JAM3S & JAXXEE
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“HOW IT GOES”


MANIX BABY & WILLOW MILLER
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“HALLELUJAH”


XANA
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“MONSTER” 


FUTURE STAR
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“THIS IS THE PART THAT’S TOO HARD TO EXPLAIN”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Honey Jam Audition Sign Ups – May 15th, 2024
FACTOR – Juried Sound Recording (Single/EP) Grant Application – May 16th, 2024
Music BC Artist & Business Travel Grant Application – May 17th, 2024
CIMA’s Business & Showcase Mission to Atlanta Application – May 17th, 2024
FACTOR – Artist Development Grant Application – May 23rd, 2024
BC Arts Council – Project Assistance: Professional Arts Festivals – May 23rd, 2024
BC Arts Council – Individual Arts Grants: Professional Performing Artists – May 30th, 2024 
FACTOR – Artist Entrepreneur Grant Application – May 30th, 2024
Allan Slaight JUNO Masterclass Application – May 31st, 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
FACTOR – Juried Sound Recording (Album) Grant Application – September 12th, 2024

Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you would like to include an upcoming application or funding deadline. 

ROLLING DEADLINES

FACTOR: Live Performance, Songwriter Development, Video, Sponsorship

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

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