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JUMPSTART TALKS: KARDINAL OFFISHALL

Music BC Presents: Jumpstart Talks! We are thrilled to welcome none other than Kardinal Offishall as the first Keynote speaker of our Jumpstart Talks series.

This carefully crafted discussion, led by Prevail, will showcase the impact of Hip-Hop on art, culture, and society as we commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Join us for what will be an inspirational afternoon of conversation on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Fortune Sound Club. 

Music BC Members receive a discount on tickets! Reach out to kentya@musicbc.org to redeem yours.

We would like to thank our partners at ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for making this event possible. 

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APPLY TO PLAY RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL

Applications to join the Rifflandia 2023 lineup are now open to BC artists! 

Established in 2008, Rifflandia Festival is one of the longest running large-scale music & arts festivals in Western Canada. The Festival continues to grow and now includes six days over two full weekends in September. A unique combination of an urban decentralized festival at Electric Avenue, with the traditional grassy field festival experience at The Park, Rifflandia welcomes over 60,000 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 either weekend:
Electric Avenue – September 7-9, 2023
The Park – September 15-17, 2023

Submission Deadline: June 12, 2023 5:00pm PST

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

APPLY NOW



APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT VIFF SOUNDOFF 

Music BC and Vancouver International Film Festival are once again coming together to present SOUNDOFF: a platform for BC’s most promising local musicians, with a focus on song placement and sync licensing in film and TV. Local artists perform songs and connect with international music supervisors at this expansive yet intimate live gathering.

Submissions are being accepted now until June 22nd, 2023, and will be reviewed and curated by a jury of local industry members, VIFF and Music BC.

The showcase will take place on October 6th, 2023 in Vancouver.

Application Deadline: June 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST

APPLY NOW



APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT COME TOGETHER

We are back in Toronto this fall for a third 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, SODEC and CIMA. 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. 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 perform on either of the two showcasing days (November 13th & 14th). 

Application Deadline: June 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST

We would like to thank Creative BC, the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for making this event possible. 

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OPPORTUNITIES

APPLY TO PLAY M FOR MONTREAL 
Artist submissions are open for the 18th edition of M for Montreal, taking place November 15-18, 2023. Music BC is excited to be returning to this highly anticipated event for another year!
Thank you to FACTOR, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping make this event possible for BC artists.
Application Deadline: June 11, 2023 
APPLY NOW

APPLY FOR ALLAN SLAIGHT JUNO MASTER CLASS 
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class is a transformational and unique experience. This program opens the JUNO door to emerging artists so they can get exclusive access to tools to prepare themselves for the next step in their career.
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2023
APPLY NOW

APPLY FOR CITY OF VICTORIA’S MUSIC STRATEGY GRANT
This new one-time Victoria Music Strategy Grant will invest directly into Victoria’s music industry. This grant program will leverage what currently exists in the local music community and address gaps in the music ecosystem such as affordable spaces for music production, rehearsal and performances.
Application Deadline: Rolling Monthly, until November 30th, 2023
APPLY NOW

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian Rising Music Star is Ready to Take His Fans On a Journey
Gibbs, the founder of 100 Collective Records, is inspired by his own life experiences in his music. The acclaimed hip-hop artist is originally from Botswana and has lived in the UK, South Africa, and Angola. – READ MORE
6 Indigenous Artists You Need to Know in 2023
From electrifying producers working with some of the finest names in hip-hop to garage rockers embracing the personal and political to a queer emerging folk singer-songwriter’s stunning debut, CBC Music celebrates National Indigenous History Month with six artists you need to know in 2023. – READ MORE
Paquin Artists Agency (PAA) Aquires APA Canada 
PAA becomes the largest booking agency in Canada; Paquin Artists Agency is pleased to announce the acquisition of APA Canada. Effective immediately, this acquisition brings on board two of Canada’s most respected industry veterans, agents, Ralph James and Jack Ross, as Senior Vice Presidents of PAA. – READ MORE
New Partnership Announcement: BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective
The BC Touring Council (BCTC) and the BC Music Festival Collective (BCMFC) are pleased to announce our new strategic partnership that brings both organizations together to support live performing arts presenters and music, arts and cultural festivals in British Columbia.
– READ MORE
Deezer to identify and tag AI-generated music on its service

Yesterday, Deezer made an announcement that fits neatly with the major label’s (Universal Music) goals. It has promised to detect AI-generated content on its service and “develop a system for tagging music that has been created by generative AI, starting with songs using synthetic voices of existing artists”. – READ MORE
Mexican Music is Taking Over the World
In May of that year, Ricky Martin released his self-titled album featuring Livin’ La Vida Loca, and around the same time, other artists, including Enrique Iglesias and Shakira, dominated the charts. But as summer turned to fall, Latin music faded with it, at least in the mainstream US. – READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK



Vancouver-based Charlie PS has a sound that could be described as a sonic melting pot. Inspired by a wide variety of the rock and blues legends of the 20th century, Charlie borrows elements of strong vocals and energetic riffs and uses them to create her own blended sound rooted in the style of modern-rock.

LATEST BC RELEASES

MARY ANCHETA QUARTET
RELEASES NEW EP
“LEVEL UP”
BLEAKO’S NUCLEAR DISCO
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“YELLOW STEREO”
XANA
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“BABYBLUE”
TYA
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“JOSEPHINE”
SHAMIK
RELEASES NEW EP
“HOPE AND MIRRORS”
CARSEN GRAY
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“LONG OVERDUE”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

M for Montreal Application – June 11th, 2023
Rifflandia Festival Application – June 12th, 2023
Canada House at Reeperbahn Festival Application – June 16th, 2023
Come Together (Toronto) Showcase Application – June 22nd, 2023
VIFF SOUNDOFF Showcase Application – June 22nd, 2023
BC Touring Council Community Presenters Assistance Application – June 30th, 2023
Allan Slaight Juno Masterclass Application – June 30th, 2023
BC Arts Council Professional Development Grant Application – August 31st, 2023
BC Arts Council Arts Circulation & Touring Grant Application – August 31st, 2023
FACTOR Juried Sound Recording Grant (Album) Application – September 7th, 2023
FACTOR Artist Development Grant Application – September 14th, 2023
SOCAN Canadian Music Assistance Grant Application – September 15th, 2023
City of Victoria Music Strategy Grant Application – November 30th, 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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