An exciting new Jumpstart Module is now live, and free to access via registration through the Jumpstart Foundations portal.
At the age of 16, Ayla Tesler-Mabé had already established herself as a proficient professional guitarist, composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. Now at 22, has since been an official Fender Artist, a “face” of Guitareo, and has been featured in Guitar World Magazine. Ayla has produced several successful releases with musical groups such as Calpurnia and Ludic, and has also collaborated with renowned artists like WILLOW, while her recent solo releases have received high acclaim of their own.
This Jumpstart Foundations session will offer a fun, engaging and informative perspective on creating a wide array of popular sounds through a limited/specific guitar setup. Ayla will cover various topics, including examples of creating guitar tones from famous songs, techniques for taking a personal approach to recording in the studio, and methods for overcoming creative blocks.
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping make this program possible.
Canada House returns to Hamburg, Germany this September for the 2023 edition of the Reeperbahn Festival & Conference, and the official lineup has been announced!
This year the showcases will take place on Thursday, September 21st & Friday, September 22nd, and will feature 28 of Canada’s finest indie acts. With showcases beginning at 11 AM and running straight through until 1 AM – you won’t want (or need) to be anywhere else!
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for making this opportunity possible for BC artists.
Our ARC 2023 faculty introductions continue with our newest additions to our roster of producers:Kalisway and Dajaun.
Kalisway is an alternative R&B/Funk artist, songwriter and producer who creates musical paintings through the use of elaborate colors, raw sounds, and natural emotions. Kalisway has a wide history of sync placements with clients including CBC and Instagram, and popular shows including Bel-Air, Harlem, Sweet Life, and Survival of the Thickest. Production credits include: Benita, Leila Dey, Wondagurl, Aisha Dee and Keysha Fresh.
Dajaun is a gold-certified producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and mixer with multiple Juno-nominated projects. Cutting his teeth at Phase One Recording Studios – Canada’s longest-running recording studio – Dajaun earned credits on Juno-nominated records with artists such as Demi Lovato, Seal, Kathleen Edwards, Diemonds, and Cancer Bats.
Follow along with ARC to see more faculty announcements in the coming days and for updates on 2023 artists and alumni!
ARC is made possible through the ongoing support of FACTOR, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, and Stingray.
APPLY FOR SOCAN SONG HOUSE AT BREAKOUT WEST Twelve songwriters will be selected to participate in this 2-day interactive songwriting workshop. Participants from Western Canada will be selected to participate based on their songwriting skills and will gain valuable insight into the craft of writing a hit song. This initiative aligns with SOCAN’s Creative strategy to help members with craft development opportunities to reach new heights in their careers. Application Deadline: August 18th, 2023 MORE INFO
APPLY TO PERFORM AT TREEFORT FEST 2024 Calling all bands, artists, comedians, podcasters and more! Treefort is looking for artists who are taking their craft to new levels and transforming their scene – wherever that may be. Apply now for your chance to be selected to perform in Boise, Idaho for the 12th annual Treefort Fest, taking place March 20-24, 2024. Application Deadline: November 17th, 2023 MORE INFO
APPLY FOR FIRST PEOPLES’ CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANTS The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s (FPCC) Arts Program provides Indigenous arts funding for First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists, communities and organizations in B.C. Those involved with the creation, development, production, marketing, promotion and distribution of their arts practice across all creative forms and expressions are invited to apply! Application Deadline: September 15th, 2023 MORE INFO
APPLY FOR AMPLIFY BC: CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Creative BC’s Amplify BC – Career Development Program is officially accepting applications! This program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. Application Deadline: September 6th, 2023 MORE INFO
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Missy D to Perform at Red Truck Concert Series this Weekend The Truck Stop Concert Series is happening this Saturday, August 12th at Red Truck Brewery. ARC 2022 Alumni, Missy D will be performing at 6:15 PM. Tickets are still available – don’t miss out on yours! – GRAB TICKETS
Nimkish to Perform at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards This Saturday, August 12th, you can catch ARC 2022 Alumni, Nimkish light up the stage at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards. This event is from 7-10 PM at the Vancouver Playhouse. – GRAB TICKETS
INDUSTRY NEWS
How British Rapper Temia Is Bringing the Drill Wave to Canada
Three things stand out in rapper Temia’s songs: dark drill beats, razor-sharp lyrics and her striking English accent. “I just be playing my part/ spades out and I’m stacking my cards” she raps on her fierce grime single “Different,” effortlessly flexing her flow across each bar. – READ MORE
UK Project Aims to Bring Transparency to Music Industry Salaries A new project launched in the UK is aiming to bring more transparency to the topic of music industry salaries. – READ MORE
Amazon Music Teams Up With Bandsintown to Let Fans Shop Merch From Popular Artists Amazon Music announced a new merch integration with concert discovery platform Bandsintown to allow more than 590,000 artists to promote their merchandise on the Bandsintown website and app.– READ MORE
Spotify and Chartmetric Hail South Asian Music’s Global Growth Spotify focused its data on the umbrella genre of ‘Desi music’ from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other countries, noting its popularity in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany.– READ MORE
‘Touring Can Push You Past the Limits of Mind and Body, Leading to Burnouts, Breakdowns, Overdoses, and Relapses.’ MBW Views is a series of exclusive op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following comes from Tamsin Embleton, the Editor of the recently published book, Touring And Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual– READ MORE
20 Songs That Tell the Story of Canadian Hip-Hop From the very first hip-hop record made in Canada to emerging artists pushing the modern boundaries of the genre, there’s a lot to contend with. This list of 20 songs represents pivotal shifts and crucial moments in hip-hop across the country. – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Clare Twiddy is a Vancouver based musician who creates moody Alternative Pop with Dubstep and Electronica influences. Her songs showcase dark, gritty soundscapes combined with dense vocal harmonies inspired by artists such as Banks, Rezz, Whipped Cream, and Bishop Briggs.
Clare co-produced her debut album “NOPE” with Kyle Ohori (Seismic Sounds) which set for release in September 2023. The album explores boundaries, shadow work, love, and healing.
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
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.
