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.
Are you dreaming of hearing your music in Film & TV? Music BC and Vancouver International Film Festival are happy to announce that applications for VIFF SOUNDOFF are now open!
SOUNDOFF is a showcasing platform during VIFF AMP with a focus on song placement in Film and TV, where artists will perform two (2) original songs and connect with a panel of domestic and international music supervisors.
Submissions will be accepted now until July 26th, 2024, and will be reviewed and curated by a jury of local industry members, VIFF and Music BC. The showcase will take place this October; artists must be available between October 1-4, 2024.
Submission Deadline: July 26th, 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.
Artist: Meltt, VIFF Soundoff 2022, Photo by Christopher Edmonstone
BreakOut West is now open for registration! This year’s event, which takes place in Saskatoon, SK from September 25-29, 2024, features a multi-genre line-up of over 50 artists across multiple venues. The festival highlights Western Canadian talent alongside select International and Pan-Canadian artists. BreakOut West 2024 will also include a four-day conference and the Western Canadian Music Awards.
The first wave of artists has been announced and includes BC artists Sadé Awele and Jillian Lake. Stay tuned for more to be announced!
VIFF AMP MUSIC IN MEDIA SUMMIT VIFF Amp nurtures, educates, and champions emerging and newly established music professionals with unique career development opportunities designed to help them thrive. Songwriters, composers, music supervisors, music entrepreneurs, managers, and filmmakers: Apply now to take part. Gain free access to exclusive mentorship from experts in the film, television, digital media, and music industries, and much more. Application Deadline: July 19th, 2024 LEARN MORE
WOMEN IN MUSIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Women in Music Canada is excited to announce the launch of a special edition of their national mentorship program! The program is dedicated to connecting trans, non-binary and 2-spirit professionals from all different skill sets. Mentors and Mentees are both encouraged to apply, fostering a community of professional growth, connecting diverse communities. Application Deadline: July 24th, 2024 LEARN MORE
AMPLIFY BC MUSIC INDUSTRY INITIATIVES PROGRAM The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.Successful projects will build the capacity of B.C.’s music industry through training, knowledge transfer, and the creation of new business opportunities. Canadian companies, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives are able to apply. Application Deadline: Rolling Intake Until March 1, 2025 LEARN MORE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
TYA Releases Remix 2023 ARC Artist, TYA has released a remix by Madge of her single entitled “Josephine”. – LISTEN NOW
Amanda Sum Releases New Album 2023 ARC Artist, Amanda Sum has released has released a new album entitled “does it make me naive if i’ve never been apart of something where i’ve meant more to them than they did to me?”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘I was up for the challenge’: Sadé Awele on how music competitions helped her artistry Nigerian Canadian singer Sadé Awele’s songs are a refreshing blend of R&B, soul and spice. On her latest EP, Intuition, the pairing of her sultry vocals with simmering Afrobeats grooves radiate confidence. – READ MORE
Karan Aujla Becomes the First Punjabi Artist Featured In Apple Music’s Up Next Program The Punjabi-Canadian musician became the first artist of Punjabi descent to win the Juno Fan Choice Award in March, and now he’s the first Punjabi musician featured as part of Apple Music’s global Up Next initiative. – READ MORE
Record labels sue AI music generators Suno and Udio alleging “unimaginable scales” of copyright infringement Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Records Inc have filed lawsuits against AI music platforms, Suno and Udio. The record labels have alleged copyright infringement of recorded music at “an almost unimaginable scale.” – READ MORE
Recording Academy Invites Nearly 4,000 Musicians and Professionals to Join As part of its long-term effort to update and diversify its membership, the Recording Academy — home of the Grammy Awards — has extended membership invitations to more than 3,900 established music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines. – READ MORE
Advisory Group Named For MIT’s Live Music And Climate Change Study MIT’s comprehensive study of live music and climate change now has an advisory committee brimming with big names in live entertainment alongside respected academics. – READ MORE
TikTok Is Forming An Investment Team To Acquire Music Content And Companies The ByteDance-owned platform had very recently entered the music distribution market with its SoundOn service, and was hiring for A&R execs with record label experience. – READ MORE
LATEST BC RELEASES
MATHEW V
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “OUTGROWN”
ROSEMARY GINGER
RELEASES NEW ALBUM “ROSEMARY GINGER”
KAITIE SLY
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LONG AWAITED WINTER”
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.
