The Top 15 BC Artists participating in ARC 2024are going to be announced on July 2nd! Who do YOU think it might be?
ARC is a multi-stage program that 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.
Follow along with ARC on Instagram to see the official announcements, updates, and more!
ARC is made possible through the ongoing support of FACTOR, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, and Stingray.
We are back in Toronto this fall for a fourth 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 and SODEC. 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 including labels, agents, managers, publishers, music supervisors, publicists, and more. Participants will work directly with their music industry association to identify key music business contacts to invite and meet with. 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 attend both days of programming & showcasing: November 25th & 26th, 2024
Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping make this opportunity possible for BC artists.
Foundations is Music BC’s free, on-demand library of accessible “101” level educational modules that aim to provide essential learning for new and emerging artists and creative industry professionals. It is your on-demand music industry professional development program.
Check out some of the modules we have available!
Register for your free Jumpstart Foundations account at the link below, and view our library of modules anytime!
Jumpstart Foundations is made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
Westward Music Festival is taking place this weekend, June 22nd & 23rd, and Music BC Members get a 20% discount on tickets!
Westward Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Vancouver, British Columbia, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and international artists across various genres. Established in 2017, the festival aims to celebrate the rich musical talent and vibrant cultural scene of Vancouver, providing an immersive experience for music lovers of all ages.
ENTER CBC SEARCHLIGHT 2024 Applications are open now for CBC Searchlight! Searchlight is CBC Music’s long-running hunt for Canada’s next breakthrough musical act. Whether you’ve already released an album and want to take your career to the next level, or you’re hoping to put out your very first EP, Searchlight is for stars in the making. Is that person you? Or maybe another Canadian musician you know? Application Deadline: June 25th, 2024 APPLY NOW
CANADA COUNCIL CIRCULATION & TOURING GRANTS Canada Council is accepting applications for the “Circulation & Touring” component of their Arts Across Canada and their Arts Abroad programs. Grants support the presentation and exhibition of performances and works by Canadian artists which build exposure and reach Canadian and international audiences. Application Deadline: June 26th, 2024 LEARN MORE
FIRST PEOPLES’ CULTURAL COUNCIL MUSIC PROGRAM First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s Music Program is open for applications, supporting the development of B.C. First Nations music creatives and professionals residing in B.C. through grants and training programs. It funds activities that can lead to professional development opportunities, cultural knowledge transfer and community well-being. This program offers three areas of funding for artists, recording engineers and music industry professionals. Application Deadline: July 3rd, 2024 LEARN MORE
TAKE THE CLMA’S “HEAR & NOW” SURVEY The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), in association with Nordicity, is conducting the first-ever economic impact assessment of live music in Canada. The survey will serve as the tool for the sector to engage, provide their input, and help make history. Together, let’s harness the power of data to enact positive change and secure the ongoing growth and prosperity of Canada’s cultural landscape. Play your part in making history, and take the survey today! LEARN MORE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
DACEY Releases New Single 2022 ARC Artist, DACEY has released a new single entitled “TAMED”. – LISTEN NOW
Amanda Sum Releases New Single 2023 ARC Artist, Amanda Sum has released has released a new single entitled “it’s kinda funny”.
– LISTEN NOW
INDUSTRY NEWS
Polaris Music Prize 2024: Long List Revealed In all, 40 albums have made the long list; the 10 finalist albums will be unveiled on July 11th, before the winner is announced at a special ceremony on September 17th at Massey Hall in Toronto. – READ MORE
Music Publishers Canada Names 2024 Women in the Studio National Accelerator Class The Women In The Studio program fosters professional growth and advancement of talented producer-songwriters from across Canada. – READ MORE
Empowering LGBTQ+ Communities: The Tegan and Sara Foundation’s Impact In 2016, they amplified their advocacy efforts by launching The Tegan and Sara Foundation, an organization committed to the health, economic justice, and representation of LGBTQ+ girls and women. – READ MORE
Recording Academy to Expand in Africa and Middle East The initiative aims to provide educational resources, advocate for intellectual property rights, and celebrate the musical heritage of these regions. – READ MORE
The Black Opry, Nashville-Based Collective, Launches Its Own Label With Debut Single From Black, Queer Artist Jett Holden The Black Opry, an advocacy group and artists’ collective that has promoted showcases for Black country artists in Nashville and other cities, has launched its own label, in conjunction with Thirty Tigers. – READ MORE
‘The Industry Has Tremendous Confidence In The Talent That Exists In This New Era Of South Asian Music.’ “There weren’t many labels that were focused on our diaspora talent when we launched, and we put out some special music with domestic artists we really believe in.” – READ MORE
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
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.
