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.
The showcase will take place on October 6th, 2023 in Vancouver.
Application Deadline is Tonight: 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.
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.
Artists must be available to perform on either of the two showcasing days (November 13th & 14th).
Application Deadline is Tonight: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.
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Jumpstart Talks event over the weekend! We have so much gratitude for our keynote speaker Kardinal Offishall and host Prevail, who led us through a conversation surrounding the impact of hip-hop on art, culture, and society as we commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Special shout out to those who came early and networked with one another – we love to see it!
Stay tuned for upcoming events from this series.
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.
APPLY FOR ALLAN SLAIGHT JUNO MASTERCLASS 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 CBC SEARCHLIGHT 2023 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. Song Submissions Close: July 6th, 2023 APPLY NOW
APPLY FOR VIFF AMP MUSIC IN FILM SUMMIT Are you looking to build a career in music and sound for film or television? VIFF Amp returns for another year of masterclasses, panel discussions and networking events designed to develop professional skills and create connections that can propel a career in film, television and new media. Calling songwriters, composers, music entrepreneurs. Apply today! Application Deadline: July 30th, 2023 APPLY NOW
WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA IS HIRING WIMC are currently looking to fill the contract-based Bookkeeper position to support financial recording and reporting. This role is part-time and remote. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Quickbooks and Google Drive. More information on the role and how to apply can be found on their site. Application Deadline: July 3rd, 2023 MORE INFO
INDUSTRY NEWS
Celebrating Pride Month with Canada’s Diverse 2SLGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Pride Month by getting to know some of the vibrant and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ voices in Canadian music. Spanning multiple genres from rap to vocal jazz, these talented musicians fearlessly express their queer identities through their art, creating music that is both perfect for Pride Month festivities and everyday listening. – READ MORE
Songs Composed With the Help of Artificial Intelligence Will Be Eligible For Grammys Under new rules unveiled by the organization, also known as the Recording Academy, songs composed with the aid of artificial intelligence will be eligible for Grammys at future awards shows.– READ MORE
8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in June 2023From joyous, slinky dance music from the East Coast to slick, heartfelt R&B by way of Vancouver and spiky indie rock from Ontario, June’s New Faves are no joke. – READ MORE
Money, Money, Money: The Singers Lifting Economies With Their Vocals From Beyoncé to BTS, the star power of popular music artists is helping to revive pandemic-hit countries.– READ MORE
Sofar Sounds Reports $30M in Payouts to Artists Since the Pandemic Sofar Sounds, the global intimate concert network, has made a comeback after facing significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting that it paid out more than $30 million to artists since the pandemic. – READ MORE
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft Broker Deals with Major News Outlets – Are Music Companies Next? Reports from major news outlets like the Financial Times suggests these companies are meeting with news executives about the potential copyright issues presented in generating AI content.– READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Bealby Point has one goal: to capture the most cherished memory of your favourite summer, and turn it into a track you’ll have on repeat for every summer to come.
With a mischievous curiosity akin to a group of neighbourhood kids from a Stephen King novel, Bealby Point spent their youth roaming through the sprawling suburbs of Deep Cove, a coastal neighbourhood in North Vancouver. While sneaking out to parties, riding bikes, and exploring the night against a backdrop of mountains and sea, the group formed the sensibilities which presently influence their songwriting, mood, and energy.
Looking to the future through the lens of the past, the boys have spent the better part of the last four years developing a singular sound that highlights their deep bond and shared history, while simultaneously paying homage to their key influences– such as The Strokes and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Having just surpassed 750 000 streams on Spotify following the release of their debut EP, Fridays, Bealby Point is off to a stellar start in 2023. With 4 new singles set to be released in the coming months and an album on the horizon, the band is looking forward to a year of sunny days and sold out shows.
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.
