Advance voting for nominees to the Board of Directors is now open for members in good standing! Members are instructed to check their inboxes for their individual ballots.
*Voting is only available for Music BC Members. If you need to renew your membership or are interested in joining Music BC to be eligible to vote please reach out directly to Kentya@musicbc.org or head to musicbc.org/join.
ELECTION PROCEDURE:
The voting period will be from 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 19th and will be open until approximately 5:45PM on October 26th, 2022 (or until AGM attendees have cast their vote following the candidate video speeches).
Check your email associated with your membership to find your ballot, and your unique voter key. Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you did not receive your voting email.
Members will choose up to 6 directors out of the 12 candidates.
Members may opt to wait until the AGM to have a chance to hear a short video speech from each candidate before casting their vote – designated voting period will be given during the meeting.
Music BC’s Annual General Meeting is just under a week away. During the meeting, Music BC members will have the opportunity to hear the results of the Board of Directors election as well as learn about our organizations vision for 2023 and beyond.
Treefort Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in the heart of Boise, ID. This March we are thrilled to be returning to Treefort as it celebrates 11 years as one of the PNW’s most sonically diverse events!
Artist applications for are open for those Interested in being considered to perform. Follow the link below to sign-up for Treefort Festival’s free submission platform. Applications close on November 19th 2022.
Thank you to Creative BC and The Province of British Columbia for their support in our partnership with Treefort Festival.
We’re heading to Toronto on Monday, Nov 14th as part of Come Together – a showcase and industry event we launched in 2021. This year we’re excited to be presenting two BC artists alongside acts from across Canada, engaging in business-to-business meetings and connecting to industry representatives from Toronto. Congratulations and best of luck to Nicky MacKenzie and IAMTHELIVING on being a part of Come Together 2022!
Are you or someone you know a member of the Toronto music industry and interested in attending? Email us at info@musicbc.org for more information.
MUSIC BC MEMBER SURVEY Are you a Music BC member? Each year we invite our members to have their say in shaping our programs by filling out a short survey.Once you’ve completed the survey you will be entered to win one out of two prizes from CPS Mastering. Two lucky winners will receive a free mastering service for one song from either Elisa Pangsaeng or Brock McFarlane. Thank you members for helping us provide more value and serve you better! The survey will close on October 26, 2022 at 5:00PM, PDT.
AMPLIFY BC LIVE MUSIC APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. The application deadline for both streams of the Live Music program is October 26, 2022, at 11:59 PM, PDT.
JURIED SOUND RECORDING NOW OPEN The application window for FACTOR’s Juried Sound Recording program is now open for FALL 2022. The JSR program contributes toward the cost of acquiring, producing and marketing a full length album. Submissions are assessed by an independent jury of industry professionals. The deadline for this application window will be closing November 17th at 5pm (EST).
FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEBINAR Actsafe Safety Association will be presenting a special webinar – Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for the Arts and Entertainment Workplaces – on October 21, during its annual Actsafe Injury Prevention Week. This webinar is offered at no cost, but pre-registration is required.
APPLY NOW TO THE GREAT ESCAPE The Great Escape welcomes artists from every genre across the globe to apply for a chance to play at the world’s most renowned festival for breaking new talent. The event happens annually in beautiful Brighton, where 450+ acts will be filling over 30 venues. Export ready artists from BC are encourage to apply as soon as possible. Deadline for submission is February 15th, 2023.
WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR Women in Music is launching the third annual Entrepreneur Accelerator program, focused on supporting the next wave of female and gender diverse Canadian music industry leaders. After our successful first, Ontario based year, and a second year extended to National, we are excited to take the program to a new level yet again. Deadline for submission is November 14th.
New Podcast, Amplify, Takes A Stand For Black Representation In Canadian Entertainment We have always dealt with being in the shadow of America’s cultural footprint, driving many Black Canadians to get involved in media, fashion, and music to be the change we want to see. In the spirit of seeing Black representation in the media and entertainment industry, the non-profit group ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, was formed to do just that by creating the conditions for advancement. It aims to address racial equality and inclusivity through advocacy, mentorship, and community outreach. And one of the ways they’re furthering this goal is through their recently launched weekly podcast AMPLIFY, narrated by award-winning writer, actress, radio host, and media personality, Jemeni. – READ MORE
Paquin Artists Agency Welcomes Tao-Ming Lau and Blue Crane Agency in New Partnership Today, Paquin Artists Agency (PAA) announce a new alliance with Blue Crane Agency Founder/Agent, Tao-Ming Lau. Emerging from a longstanding relationship and shared passions, the integration of Blue Crane and PAA will expand their industry impact by strengthening artist relations, sharing resources, and cultivating community on an international scale. Tao will continue to pursue her ancillary activities, including panels, workshops, advocacy work, curatorial and programming initiatives, such as special events, festivals and showcases under the Blue Crane wing. – READ MORE
BeatConnect raises $2.2m for music collaboration tech Canadian startup BeatConnect is one of the companies offering a new spin on digital audio workstations (DAWs) with an emphasis on remote collaboration. Now it has raised a funding round of CAD$3m (around $2.2m) to continue building its product and business. Led by FICC with participation from Anges Québec and Triptyq Capital, the round will support BeatConnect’s drive to sign up more producers and musicians. Its service includes a shared sequencer, cloud storage and video chat features, and like other music creation / education startups, it’s aiming to be used in schools and by students, as well as by musicians of all levels. – READ MORE
Breakthrough for indie labels as Secretly Group Union sign contract with management Members of the Secretly Group Union have secured a contract with the company for its employees. In a statement on social media, the SGU wrote: “We are ecstatic to announce that contract negotiations have concluded and our membership has voted to ratify the contract! “This was a long and very difficult fight, but we could not be prouder to be the first independent label group union.” The message continued: “We hope this is a beacon to other labels and other people struggling to work in music. Our vote was a contentious decision, and we already know what we’re going back for when it’s time to go back to the table. – READ MORE
With ‘Devastating’ Costs and COVID Risks, Many Musicians Can’t Make Touring Work This past spring, as the omicron wave subsided and the world began a ready-or-not return to something resembling normal, the floodgates opened and thousands of musicians returned to the road. Audiences flocked to arenas and big theaters see Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John and many others. Coachella launched the festival season with a bang, and smaller clubs began to cautiously figure out how to put on shows in tight spaces. It was a bumpy start — many acts (even Sir Elton and Bon Jovi) had to cancel or postpone shows because of positive Covid tests — but a start, nonetheless. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino says ticket sales are on their way to a record year. – READ MORE
It’s Happened: 100,000 Tracks Are Now Being Uploaded To Streaming Services Like Spotify Each Day It was inevitable, but it’s no less eye-popping: approximately 100,000 fresh tracks are now being uploaded to music streaming platforms every day. That’s according to two of the most influential figures in the modern music business: Universal Music Group CEO and Chairman, Sir Lucian Grainge, plus the outgoing CEO of Warner Music Group, Steve Cooper. Addressing the Music Matters conference in Singapore on September 27, Grainge said that 100,000 tracks were now being “added to music platforms every day.” He argued that this vast volume of music, plus additional “associated content” on social platforms, is making it increasingly difficult for artists to break through to a substantial audience online. – READ MORE
City of Vancouver – Communities and Artists Shifting Culture The City of Vancouver is inviting organizations with artist-driven projects or cultural activities planned for January to June 2023 to apply for their Communities and Shifting Culture (CASC) grants. These grants aim to support short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, and creative projects by providing up to $20,000 in funding. The City is looking for creative people, projects, and organizations with work that contributes to Vancouver’s diverse creative stories. – READ MORE
‘SoundCloud for Artists’ Platform Officially Debuts SoundCloud has officially launched “SoundCloud for Artists” (formerly Repost), and execs are billing the offering as “an elevated, all-in-one platform for artists to connect with fans and accelerate their careers.” The music-sharing service acquired rights management and distribution company Repost Network in 2019, and as noted, this subsidiary has been folded over into the newly minted SoundCloud for Artists. SoundCloud for Artists, for its part, is expected to serve as creators’ “centralized home for all things distribution, promotion, monetization, and more,” according to the namesake service, which earlier this month finalized a partnership with Björn Ulvaeus-founded credits and collaboration platform Session. – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Riun Garner is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver, BC. His debut EP “All We Know and All We Forget” which has been featured on Spotify editorial playlists including “The Most Beautiful Songs in the World” introduced him to listeners everywhere and achieved him notoriety among industry professionals. Fondly compared to the likes of Elliott Smith, Riun’s influences draw from the formative alternative indie-rock music of his youth growing up in the late 90s with the fresh perspective of modern contemporaries such as Whitney, Hovvdy, and Phoebe Bridgers.
As a two time winner of the Canadian Songwriters Challenge, Riun Garner has been expanding his scope and talent as a singer-songwriter and artistic craftsman. Though deeply personal, Riun’s songs seem almost written for you or about you. They embody that which we can’t always comprehend: the irreconcilable joy and loss of loving. And there’s a truthful emotionality and earnestness that invites you to reflect on our own lives. His new music marks a significant shift in production and musical accompaniment while still leaning into the fluttering analog tape recorded elements that bridge the nostalgic upbringings of his EP and makes it akin to a gifted mix tape from friend or lover full of timeless classics.
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ROLLING DEADLINES
Music BCLet’s Hear It! Live – 2022 Concert Series, International Showcase Application – Artist & Business 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.
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