Our ARC 2023 faculty introductions continue with our newest additions to our roster of faculty members: Jeia, and Jay Bagasbas.
Indonesian-born producer, composer and instrumentalist Jeia (pronounced: JAY-uh) is a passionate force creating vast soundscapes across all genres and timelines.Currently splitting time between Los Angeles and Toronto, Jeia’s recent credits and collaborations includes chriseanrock, Curren$y, Beenie Man, Jesy Nelson, KALLITECHNIS, Destin Conrad, Saint Harison, and more. She has worked with Grammy-winning & nominated record producers and songwriters including Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Bizness Boi, Internet Money, Cubeatz, Kato, The Anmls, DannyBoyStyles, Bijan Amir, and many others.
Jay Bagasbas is a non-binary filipinx settler in so-called “Vancouver”. They work as a live sound tech for local artists like Kimmortal and international artists like Jorja Smith and Jessie Reyez. Their goal in all spaces is to learn, listen, hold space, and give back to the community with the skills and experiences they’ve acquired throughout the decade they’ve spent in the industry. Jay will be working closely with ARC artists to elevate their live performances and technical knowledge.
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.
POP Montreal has announced their full lineup of showcasing artists for 2023. Music BC is excited to participate in this year’s event and highlight some of the exceptional talent from our province!
Are you a BC-based artist looking to apply for funding to support your next recording project? The Career Development 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
Additional programs are also open for intake right now as well! The Music Industry Initiatives Program is accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 1, 2024, and supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem. The Record in BC Program is accepting applications until October 31st, 2023, and supports established out-of-province and international artists in recording at B.C. studios, and with B.C. producers.
Attend an info session to learn more about the Career Development program, and Amplify programs:
TONIGHT: August 17th, 2023, 6 pm – 7:30 pm (in-person at Creative BC Offices, Vancouver)
August 21st, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (in-person at Victoria Event Center, Victoria)
August 29th, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (in-person at Omineca Arts Center, Prince George)
August 30th, 2023, 12 pm – 1 pm (online)
All info sessions will occur in Pacific Standard Time (PST), and will be offered at no cost.
Music BC’s ongoing career consultation and music business mentorship program is taking requests for 1-hour sessions! If you have a music-related project you’d like to gain insight on, don’t hesitate to get your request in today to speak with one of our industry professionals.
Have you accessed your free 1-on-1 session yet? Or maybe it’s been a while, and you have a new project that you need insight on. No matter where you’re at, Jumpstart Consults are open to Members and Non-Members alike.
We would like to thank Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for making helping to make this program possible.
APPLY TO PLAY CANADA HOUSE AT UK AMERICANA MUSIC WEEK This January, CIMA will return to Hackney for the 2024 edition of UK Americana Music Week taking place from January 22-25. Canadian businesses and artists in attendance will get the chance to showcase their artists in front of Americana buyers and industry and have one-on-one meetings with UK industry. Submission Deadline: August 25th, 2023 MORE INFO
SXSW 2024 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Apply now for the opportunity to perform at the SXSW Music Festival, taking place from March 11-16, 2024. As a showcasing artist, you’ll gain unparalleled access to an audience of industry professionals, international media and new fans. Early Bird Deadline ($35): August 25th, 2023 Regular Deadline ($55): October 27th, 2023 MORE INFO
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2023-2026 CIMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Are you interested in making your voice heard? Are you an entrepreneur operating an independent music company? Are you an advocate for a stronger, more dynamic, and equitable music industry in Canada? Then run for election to the Canadian Independent Music Association’s Board of Directors. Submission Deadline: September 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
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Kimmortal Announces North American Tour Dates Following the release of their latest album “Shoebox“, 2022 ARC Alumni, Kimmortal, has announced tour dates including Los Angeles, Portland and Montreal. – GRAB TICKETS
Post-Modern Connection to Perform at Ambleside Music Festival 2022 ARC Alumni, Post-Modern Connection, have officially been added to the Ambleside Music Festival Lineup, taking the stage this Saturday, August 19th at 2:00 PM. The band will be performing alongside the likes of Said the Whale and Weezer. – GRAB TICKETS
INDUSTRY NEWS
LGBTQ+ Hip-hop Artists Use Their Spotlight to Express Queer Joy The LGBTQ+ community has been breaking gender norms in the hip-hop world since the 80s, but expressing their sexuality through the beat has always been a battle. – READ MORE
The Concert Business Could Learn A Lot From the Software Sector’s Process of Dogfooding The alchemy – the power of transcendence – that happens between musicians when they play in front of a room or a field of people is clearly the apex of the live experience. But it is also used to explain away the rest of the live experience that can sometimes be found desperately, pathetically, insultingly lacking. – READ MORE
TikTok’s Warner Deal Shows it’s on Course to Become the MTV of the 21st Century The deal announced last month between TikTok and Warner Music Group (WMG) is arguably the clearest sign yet that the social media platform – which has built a base of 1 billion monthly active users in its seven years of existence – is maturing into a serious part of music’s cultural and business landscape. –READ MORE
Avril Lavigne and Gary Slaight Join the List of Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductees Celebrating 25 years of Canada’s Walk of Fame, five new esteemed Inductees will be added to the famous “walk” for the biggest celebration of Canadian excellence in the organization’s history, each a trailblazer in their respective fields, making a lasting imprint on Canada’s cultural fabric.– READ MORE
Google and Universal Music in Talks to Monetize AI Generated Songs: Report A new report claims Google and Universal Music are in talks to license artists’ melodies and voices in an effort to formalize — and monetize — AI-generated songs.– READ MORE
CIRCLES festival creates a safe space for Indigenous expression CIRCLES—the biggest Indigenous music festival across Turtle Island—has announced its return to Sunset Beach Park on August 26. – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Jeffrey Wood/Mr Fantastik is a multiple award-winning international Reggae dance hall and Afro pop artist who delivers a unique package of some of the most healing and uplifting reggae/dance hall and Afro Pop music around the world, melding R&B jazz vocal and sweet gospel harmonies over muscular contemporary reggae rhythms.
Mr Fantastik fuses African and Jamaican influences and blends them with circus acrobatics, a must-see stage show. Having spent many years travelling internationally as a circus performer and acrobat, it is not unusual to see Mr Fantastik blending his skills in reggae dance hall and afro pop.
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.
