Save the date! Music BC’s Annual General Meeting is only six weeks away. This year’s AGM will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM (PST).
During the meeting, Music BC Members will have the opportunity to help shape the Board of Directors, as well as learn about our organization’s vision for 2025 and beyond.
Members can RSVP at the link below. Interested in becoming a member? Email kentya@musicbc.org!
Additionally, we would like to invite active and enthusiastic members of the BC music industry interested in running for a seat on the Board of Directors to reach out to emily@musicbc.org for more information, and to express your intent to run.
To be eligible for consideration, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:
Be a Music BC member in good standing
Be 19 years of age or older
Believe in the mission, vision and work of the Organization
Attend 4-6 board meetings per year (currently held digitally), approx. 6-9hrs/year
Participate in at least one sub-committee (2-3 virtual meetings per year), approx. 2-3hrs/year
Must be available by phone and email
Support ongoing Music BC events in person whenever possible
Attend the 2024, 2025 and 2026 AGM, if possible, approx. 1.5-2hrs/year
Our board is currently made up of eleven directors which are all volunteered positions. This year there are six (6) seats to be filled (each seat is a two-year term).
The deadline for Nominations / Expression of Interest is Friday, October 11th, 2024 with Candidate Materials due on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 12:00 PM (PST).
Music BC is proud to present: The 2024 ARC Program Showcases, October 2nd to 4th at Red Gate Arts Society in Vancouver. After a summer of intensive industry training (The Clinic) and honing the craft of creative collaboration (The Retreat), our cohort is ready to light up the stage!
Come and enjoy 3 nights of eclectic music by 15 artists, for only $9.99 per showcase.
Follow the links below to purchase tickets for the individual showcase dates: October 2nd – Jordel, NIKKAELA, Cam Blake, Janky Bungag, Slightest Clue October 3rd – Bukola, Riun Garner, Jillian Lake, AHSIA, Ivan Hartle October 4th – Semi Athletic, Kardias Quing, Neighbourly, daysormay, Kid Filthy
Follow @arcprogram_bc on Instagram for set times. See you there!
ARC is made possible through the support of FACTOR, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Canada Council and Stingray.
——————————————————————————————————— MUSIC BC TRAVEL GRANT INFO SESSION: Save the Date!
Join us for a virtual travel grant informational session with our Programs team! When: October 29th, 2024 at 6:00 PM PST
Where: Online RSVP link coming soon.
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Music BC Travel Grants are made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
POP Montreal is just around the corner and Music BC is excited to participate for a second year, highlighting some of the exceptional talent from our province!
Planning a trip to POP 2024? Don’t miss the Music BC Mingler, taking place at Ursa from 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST ahead of our showcase. All are welcome! Mark your calendars – we can’t wait to see you.
Please note: While our mingler is a free event, this showcase is for ticket holders only. Grab yours at the link below!
We would like to thank Creative BC, the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for making this opportunity possible.
APPLY FOR TREEFORT MUSIC FEST Applications for Western Canadian artists are open for a few more days for Treefort Music Fest 2025!
This application form is open to export-ready artists, who are available to participate during March 26-30, 2025, and can secure an appropriate US Visa. Selected artists will be notified directly by email, and will receive a performance honorarium for their participation. Application Deadline: September 15th, 2024 LEARN MORE
AMAZON MUSIC: “NORTHERN ECHOES” Are you a talented musician living in a rural or remote community in Canada?
Amazon Music is looking to showcase talented, emerging, and undiscovered musicians through the upcoming content series “Northern Echoes.” Each of the selected musicians will have the chance to perform their original song on the rooftop stage of the Amazon Music Bus, in a nearby remote national historic site, national park or national marine conservation area in Canada, resulting in a professionally recorded live performance video and recording, an interview segment, and stunning content. Application Deadline: September 17th, 2024 LEARN MORE
INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS HIP HOP AWARDS SHOW The IIHHAS invites Indigenous hip hop artists, R&B singers, DJs, hip hop dancers, and more from around the world to submit their work for consideration. This year’s event will introduce a new category, the “Two Spirit Hip Hop Artist of the Year,” further expanding the platform’s commitment to inclusivity and representation. Don’t miss this opportunity to perform live in front of an international audience and gain the recognition you deserve. Application Deadline: September 30th, 2024 LEARN MORE
APPLY FOR SXSW Artist applications for SXSW 2025 are now open!
Take advantage of the career-changing opportunities that come with performing at legendary Austin venues in front of industry representatives, fans, and fellow musicians from around the world. Application Deadline: October 31st, 2024 LEARN MORE
VIFF 2024 PASSES AVAILABLE Calling all industry professionals: Get VIFF’s Artist & Industry Pass now! Wherever you are on your journey, VIFF’s Artist & Industry Pass is your chance to go behind the scenes and meet the creatives shaping today’s cinema. You’ll get to meet the leaders behind the films you love, hear how they bring images to life with magical scores, and discover the next wave of digital storytellers making their mark on screen. We have special discounts available for YOU – our Music BC community!
– 50% off the Artist & Industry Pass
– $75 off the Artist & Industry Premium Pass Email info@musicbc.org to get your code. LEARN MORE
MUSIC BC MEMBER SURVEY Let your voice be heard! Our annual member survey is open. Each year we invite our members to have their say in shaping our programs by filling out a short survey at the link below. Two lucky winners will receive a free mastering service for one song from either Elisa Pangsaeng or Brock McFarlane from CPS Mastering.Thank you in advance to all of our members for taking the time to help us provide more value and serve you better! Not yet a member?Sign up here! LEARN MORE
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
Riun Garner Announces Show 2024 ARC Artist, Riun Garner, has an upcoming show on September 21st at The Pearl supporting Geoffroy.
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FKA Rayne Featured in The Georgia Straight 2023 ARC Artist, FKA Rayne, has been featured in an article in The Georgia Straight: “The agony and ecstacy of FKA Rayne.” – READ ARTICLE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Here are the artists selected for the 10th annual Allan Slaight Juno Master Class They will join this year’s Searchlight winner, alt-pop singer Maggie Andrew, in Toronto for the mentorship program, which supports artists by providing customized opportunities to help them succeed in the music industry. – READ MORE
SoundCloud unveils ‘Ascending’ artist development program Ascending provides enhanced visibility and marketing support for artists, allowing them to connect with new audiences, boost their streaming numbers, and accelerate their career growth. – READ MORE
New docuseries Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music explores the history of racial injustice in the music industry Despite remarkable success stories, prejudicial practices persist in the machinery of the music industry, with exploitative contracts and copyright arrangements often hindering artists’ autonomy and financial reward and coming with a devastating personal cost. – READ MORE
The true value of Indie Labels in today’s Music Industry Indie labels put in more value to the music business than they take out – will that ever change? – READ MORE
Juno Awards to eliminate 4 categories from 2025 awards The Juno Awards are pulling four categories from next year’s ceremony as part of a wider review of Canada’s biggest music awards show.
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Carnegie Hall Is Helping Young People of Color Explore the Music Industry While Black artists often top the charts, minorities are heavily underrepresented in music management. The B-Side aims to change that. – READ MORE
LATEST BC RELEASES
VAN LEFAN
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WHISPERS IN THE WIND”
MO MOSHIRI
RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SO AM I” FEAT. KAPOK, SWEATSHOP UNION
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.
