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FINAL CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS

Let your voice be heard! Tomorrow, October 13th, 2023 is the final day that we are accepting submissions to run for a seat on our Board of Directors. 

Our 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 25th, at 5:00 PM (PST) – all members are welcome to attend. 

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 2024 and beyond.

Our board is currently made up of eleven directors which are all volunteer positions. This year there are (6) six seats to be filled (each seat is a two-year term). 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 readily available by phone and email
  • Support ongoing Music BC events in person whenever possible
  • Attend the 2023, 2024 and 2025 AGM, if possible, approx. 1.5-2hrs/year

RSVP for our AGM at the link below, and we’ll see you there!

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TRAVEL GRANTS NOW OPEN FOR INTAKE

Music BC’s next round of travel grants are now open for intake for Artists and Businesses – including showcase, touring and business travel.

Current Open Travel Grants: 

Business Envelope Travel

  • Applications are open now! 
  • Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2023 at 5:00PM (PST)
  • This program will be accepting applications to support initiatives that take place between August 1st, 2023, and July 31st, 2024. As this is a pilot program, future timelines will be assessed and announced in 2024. Currently, Music BC does not have plans to introduce an Artist Envelope Travel Grant.

Artist and Business Travel – Intake #1 

  • Applications are open now!
  • Application Deadline: January 12th, 2024 at 5:00 PM (PST)
  • This deadline will be accepting applications to support initiatives that take place between October 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2024. Please see the next intake if your activity falls after this timeframe.

Please Note: We will not be accepting applications between these windows.

Please ensure you read all program guidelines carefully at the link below before applying or reach out to info@musicbc.org with any travel grant questions.

Music BC Travel Grants are made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

LEARN MORE



APPLY TO PLAY LET’S HEAR IT 2024

Music BC’s annual Let’s Hear It is returning to Vancouver on March 2nd, 2024!

Let’s Hear It (LHI) is Music BC’s regional concert series and emerging artist showcase. The series offers a unique chance for artists from British Columbia to connect with fans and members of the music industry. Now in its 6th year, LHI has showcased over 75 artists from across BC, helping them grow their local fanbase and industry connections.

In the spring of 2023, Let’s Hear It underwent a transformative evolution, transitioning from a quarterly single-showcase series into a dynamic one-day festival at multiple venues throughout the Mount Pleasant Area of Vancouver, BC. We are so excited to bring the second annual Let’s Hear It Fest back to Vancouver in 2024!

Are you ready for your chance to shine on the LHI stage? Applications are open now!

Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2023 at 5:00 PM (PST)

Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping make this event possible.

APPLY NOW



BC ARTISTS AT ICELAND AIRWAVES 2023

Music BC is pleased to announce that we have partnered once again with Iceland Airwaves! 

Iceland Airwaves is an immersive, multi-genre music festival held across a multitude of venues in the country’s capital, Reykjavík. This festival showcases acts ranging from unheard-of up-and-comers to headline-status artists, ranging from established international talent to the country’s rich melting pot of domestic rising stars.

BC artists Haley Blais and Wallgrin will both be performing on November 2nd, 2023 at KEX, beginning at 8:00 PM.

Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for helping to make this opportunity possible for BC artists. 

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WCMA ARTISTIC AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

As of yesterday, October 11th, 2023, BreakOut West announced the winners of the WCMA Artistic Awards!

Music BC would like to give a huge congratulations to all of the amazing BC talent taking home the following awards this year: 
– Classical Artist of the Year: musica intima
– Country Artist of the Year: Jojo Mason
– Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year: Modern Biology
– Global Artist of the Year: Ruby Singh
– Indigenous Artist of the Year: Blue Moon Marquee
– Instrumental Artist of the Year: Jasmine Jazz
– Jazz Artist of the Year: Melody Diachun
– Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Snotty Nose Rez Kids
– Recording of the Year: Snotty Nose Rez Kids
– Songwriter(s) of the Year: Young D, Yung Trybez – Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Hot Planet 
– Video Director of the Year: Mayumi Yoshida (Amanda Sum – “Different Than Before”)

Congratulations to all of this year’s Artistic Nominees and Winners! Stay tuned for the Industry Awards, being announced this Saturday, October 14th. 

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BREAKOUT WEST PLAYLIST

Give your afternoon a boost by tuning in to our playlist of fantastic BC artists who are showcasing at BreakOut West this week in Kelowna! 

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OPPORTUNITIES


SOCAN FOUNDATION X TD INDIGENOUS SONGWRITER AWARD
One prize of $10,000 will be offered to the award recipient. Entries submitted will be examined by a jury of prominent songwriters selected by the SOCAN Foundation. Excellence will be an overriding factor in adjudication. The jury’s decisions are final. All compositions must be submitted by applicants who are of Indigenous decent.
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2023
MORE INFO


APPLY TO PLAY CANADA HOUSE AT SXSW 2024
CIMA is excited to announce that submissions are now open for Canada House at SXSW 2024! They will once again be in attendance for this key showcase & business development opportunity at the most influential and largest music festival & conference in North America. Canada House will once again take over Swan Dive and transform the venue into all things Canadian for two full days of showcases & business events.
Application Deadline: October 27th, 2023
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SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2024 JUNO AWARDS 
The JUNO Awards are coming to Halifax in March and submissions are now open until November 2nd! Submit to The JUNO Awards to have your music heard by Canadian music industry professionals made up of the CARAS Nominating & Voting Committee, Music Advisory Committees, CARAS Academy Delegates, and Judges.
Application Deadline: November 2nd, 2023
MORE INFO


APPLY FOR BC ARTS COUNCIL “CIRCULATION & TOURING” GRANT
Arts Circulation and Touring supports eligible arts and culture organizations, collectives and individuals with circulation and touring activities both within British Columbia and outside of the province. Grants received in this program are intended to enhance professional and artistic opportunities and exposure of B.C. artists, collectives, and arts organizations regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Application Deadline: December 14th, 2023
MORE INFO


APPLY TO PLAY FOCUS WALES
With 300+ live performances, FOCUS Wales showcases the very best new talent emerging from the nation alongside established names and a selection of exciting international acts! FOCUS Wales 2024 will mark the festival’s 14th year, and will welcome over 20,000 people to the town, building upon 2023′s record attendance across a jam-packed weekend of events.
Application Deadline: January 5th, 2024
MORE INFO

ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫


Winona Forever to Showcase at SXSW
Just announced! 2023 ARC Artist, Winona Forever, will be returning to SXSW for their second year, in March 2024. – LEARN MORE


An Evening with Amanda Sum 
2023 ARC Artist, Amanda Sum will be sharing music off of her latest album, “New Age Attitudes” at the Pacific Theatre over two evenings this month. – LEARN MORE

INDUSTRY NEWS


Watch Alex Cuba’s Tiny Desk Session
The Cuban Canadian musician’s 4-song set was part of NPR’s Tiny Desk Latin music takeover series, ‘El Tiny’ – READ MORE


Independent Music Publishers Propose ‘Ethical’ AI Guidelines
Is there anyone in the music industry who hasn’t yet put their name to a set of desired principles, guidelines or regulations for generative AI technologies? 2023 has seen a succession of announcements. – READ MORE


‘We Need to Recalibrate Our Barometer of Success to Build Long-Term Artist Careers.’
For Kieran Thurgood, Capitol Music Group’s Head of Global Marketing, walking up to the 13-storey HQ on his first day at work a decade ago was “one of the biggest pinch-me moments” in his career. – READ MORE


Toronto Musicians Discouraged by Decline of Local Music Scene
More than a year after the pandemic and amidst the sale of legendary venues like the Opera House, Toronto bands and artists fear for the survival of the local music scene as access to concert halls narrows and fan engagement wanes. – READ MORE


FEMINAE NOX, An Example of Music Business Equity
The event was put together in collaboration with the POP Montreal festival, an annual non-profit event that has championed independence in the arts, presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world.  – READ MORE


Latin Music Revenue Hits Peak of $627 Million in First Half of 2023; Spanish is Second Most Listened-To Language in U.S.
Latin music revenue is growing at an unprecedented pace in the United States, rising in consumption by 15% compared to the first half of 2022. – READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK



Born from the mind of Tega Ovie and Georges Nasrallah, Post Modern Connection has taken their sound from a university dorm to headlining festival stages. Over the past 5 years the band has carved out their unique space in the modern indie scene with their globe-spanning influences and genre-bending sound.

With inspirations like Summer Salt, Hippocampus and HYUKOH, Post Modern Connection excels at arranging complex compositions into an effortless listening experience. The more you listen, the more you uncover. Unafraid to explore the bleaker aspects of relationships and reality, their melancholic lyrics are often juxtaposed with infectiously upbeat instrumentals. This can all be heard on their Debut EP Clustered Umbrella released October of 2021 which saw the group have tremendous success on college radio. The group now look ahead to release their sophomore EP “A Welcome Change” this Fall. The group’s highly anticipated indie label debut and upcoming collaboration with Canadian producer Tyler Neil Johnson (Peach Pit, Otha, Austin Basham+).
 

LATEST BC RELEASES


TEIGEN GAYSE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“SLEEPING WITH HER”


ALLE
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“GLIMMERS”


PRANATRICKS
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“LIGHTS & MACHINES”


THE BANKES BROTHERS
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“C’EST LA VIE”


NICK WISDOM
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“BE LIKE THAT” 


JESSIA
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“SOMEHOW”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Treefort Festival 2024 Application (BC Deadline) – October 13th, 2023
Dawson City Songwriter in Residence Program Application – October 15th, 2023 
Amplify BC Record in BC Grant Application – October 31st, 2023
Juno Award Submissions – November 2nd, 2023
Let’s Hear It Showcase Application – November 3rd, 2023
Music BC Business Envelope Travel Grant Application – November 3rd, 2023
SOCAN Foundation x TD Canada Indigenous Songwriter Award – November 15th, 2023
SOCAN Foundation HER Music Awards – November 15th, 2023
BC Arts Council – Arts Circulation & Touring Grant Application – December 14th, 2023
BC Arts Council – Professional Development Grant Application – December 14th, 2023
FOCUS Wales Festival Application – January 5th, 2024
Music BC Artist and Business Travel Grant Applications – Intake 1 – January 12th, 2024
Amplify BC Demo Recording Grant Application – February 15th, 2024 
The Great Escape Festival Application – February 16th, 2024
Amplify BC Music Industry Initiatives Grant Application – Rolling intake until March 1st, 2024.
Music BC Artist and Business Travel Grant Applications – Intake 2 – May 17th, 2024

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, Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

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