We wrapped up The Retreat portion of our ARC Accelerator 2024 on August 24th, and we’re still buzzing. Thank you to our amazing cohort of artists for bringing such incredible energy and creativity to this process; we are so full of excitement to witness the future that is ahead for each of you.
Thank you to our incredible faculty, and the wonderful folks at Rockridge Canyon for hosting us for a third year. You all made this an unforgettable experience.
What’s next? Be sure to save the date for our ARC Showcases, coming up on October 2nd-4th in Vancouver. Tickets will be available soon!
Follow along with ARC to see Retreat recaps, and stay up to date with showcase announcements.
ARC is made possible through the ongoing support of FACTOR and the Government of Canada, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, and Stingray.
Canada House returns to Hamburg, Germany this September for the 2024 edition of the Reeperbahn Festival & Conference, and the official lineup has been announced!
This year, Canada will take over Uwe once again for two full days of showcases on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 starting midday and going until midnight – showcasing 24 of Canada’s finest emerging acts. You won’t want (or need) to be anywhere else!
Heading to Reeperbahn? Make sure to catch BC’s very own Hotel Mira and Jesse Roper as they light up the stage!
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.
Music BC’s artist submissions are open for Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho, running March 26-30, 2025. We are very excited to be returning to this highly anticipated event for another year!
Coined “the west’s best SXSW alternative”, Treefort Music Fest is a 5-day multi-genre, multi-venue festival that welcomes well over 12,000 people per day in downtown Boise, Idaho.
This application form is open to export-ready Canadian artists, who are available to participate during March 26-30, 2025, and can secure an appropriate US Visa. BC artists must fill out our application form by September 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST) to be considered for showcasing with Music BC at this event.
BC Application Deadline: September 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST
Want to get to know the team at Music BC a little more? What better way than through our PLAYLISTS! Check out our “Staff Picks” playlists, where we highlight the music coming out of BC that speaks to who we are as individuals.
Be sure to “Like” each one on Spotify, and check back for periodic playlist updates!
APPLY FOR CCA BLACK MANAGERS FALL 2024 L.A. EXPORT PROGRAM The Canadian Creative Accelerator Black Music Managers Program is accepting applications. The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA) is designed to help qualified Canadian creative industry companies gain a deeper understanding of the American market and establish connections that will lead to stronger positioning and promotion of their projects and company. Application Deadline: September 1st, 2024 LEARN MORE
APPLY FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM The fifth annual WIM Canada 2024 Entrepreneur Accelerator Program is now open for applications! Female and gender-diverse Canadian music industry leaders – don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career. Gain valuable knowledge and insights from industry professionals as you explore a wide range of industry topics, all presented from a female and gender-diverse entrepreneur lens. Application Deadline: September 6th, 2024 LEARN MORE
APPLY FOR THE HER MUSIC AWARDS The Her Music Awards, presented by Anthem Entertainment and SOCAN Foundation, are designed to celebrate and support female-identified Canadian mid-career music creators who are on the verge of taking their creative careers to the next level. Two award recipients will be selected to each receive a grand prize of $5,000 plus five honourable mentions will each receive a prize of $1,000. Application Deadline: October 30th, 2024 LEARN MORE
CREATIVE BC IS HIRING Creative BC is now hiring: Manager, Music Programs. Reporting to the Vice President, the successful candidate will become part of the Funding Programs Department. The funding programs team drives creation and export of diverse and dynamic domestic creative content. From development support to international trade fair presence and career development, the team designs and delivers programs and funding opportunities for the creation and promotion of B.C.-owned intellectual property. Application Deadline: October 28th, 2024 LEARN MORE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Vox Rea Releases Single 2023 ARC Artist, Vox Rea, has released a new single entitled “Grass”.
– LISTEN NOW
daysormay Announce Show 2024 ARC Artist, daysormay, have announced a show at The Biltmore Cabaret on September 19, 2024 in support of their forthcoming album, “MODERATION”. – GET TICKETS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Canada’s AIM Booking Agency Merges with YOU will LOVE it LIVE! The now-expanded and highly respected agency founded by Nicole Rochefort will continue under the AIM Booking Agency name, representing artists including Amanda Rheaume, Leela Gilday, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Suzie Ungerleider and more. – READ MORE
Honey Jam is helping Canadian Female Artists Break Through the Noise The artist development program and showcase has been running for nearly three decades to make space for sustainable careers in the music industry. – READ MORE
Over half of TikTok’s biggest global tracks of the summer are independently distributed This trend was highlighted in recent months by Luminate stats showing that indies are nibbling into the majors’ streaming market share. – READ MORE
Can Canadian songwriters survive? As their income plummets to poverty levels, many find themselves making tough choices A recent survey found that 54 per cent of songwriters received between $0 and $1,000 yearly for their efforts, largely due to the rise of streaming. – READ MORE
Report: music publishers face more strong growth Midia Research has now published a music publishing forecast report, which paints a healthy and wealthy picture for publishers. – READ MORE
CBC Music’s Searchlight 2024: the winners After weeks of listening to artists from across Canada, the judges for this year’s Searchlight contest have chosen the grand prize winner and four secondary winners for outstanding Indigenous artist, outstanding country artist, top teen and the songwriting prize. – READ MORE
LATEST BC RELEASES
KAILEE DUGGAN
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TRAIN OF THOUGHT”
EMILY MILLARD
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THE COST OF LOVE”
IAMTHELIVING
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “OPEN SPACE”
ROBOTS AND GODS
RELEASE NEW ALBUM “ROBOTS AND GODS”
MATT HERMANO
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GHOST ME”
HALEY BLAIS
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“SWEET SURRENDER / BASEMENT APARTMENT (PROTECTION ISLAND SESSIONS)”
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.
