Tomorrow, November 3rd, is the final day to apply for our Business Envelope Travel Grant. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM PST.
This program provides assistance to B.C.-based, for-profit music companies and entrepreneurs undertaking travel activities in support of the growth and development of their business and/or their B.C.-based artist clients. It is designed for returning grant recipients to increase funding flexibility over a 12-month period for eligible activities and expenses, supporting activities taking place between August 1, 2023 and July 31st, 2024.
For all information on our regular Artist and Business Travel Grant intakes, please visit our website!
As always, please ensure that you read our program guidelines in advance of applying, as we are constantly updating them to improve our programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@musicbc.org.
Music BC Travel Grants are made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
Music BC’s annual Let’s Hear It event is returning to Vancouver on March 2nd, 2024, and these are your final days to apply! Applications are open until tomorrow, November 3rd at 5:00 PM PST.
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. 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.
Are you ready for your chance to shine on the LHI stage? Don’t miss out on your chance – apply today!
Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for helping make this event possible.
Foundations is Music BC’s free, on-demand library of accessible “101” level educational modules that aim to provide essential learning for new and emerging artists and creative industry professionals. It is your on-demand music industry professional development program.
This series includes educational modules on topics such as Funding & Grant Writing, Music Marketing 101, Export Markets, Music Law & Copyright 101, Music Conferences & Showcasing, Music Direction, How to Become a Vocal Athlete, and so much more.
Register for your free Jumpstart Foundations account at the link below, and view our growing library of modules anytime!
Jumpstart Foundations is made possible through the ongoing support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
This Saturday, November 4th, the BC Country Music Association is hosting their inaugural “Music Education Series” in conjunction with the 46th annual BC Country Music Awards.
You can catch our Program Manager, Nicolle Dupas, speaking on the “Funding Your Future Panel”, as well as a number of other experts speaking on topics such as Release Strategies, Radio, and Royalties.
This series is open to the public, and to both members and non-members of the BCCMA.
LAST DAY FOR JUNO SUBMISSIONS 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
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
FOUNTAINS: A SERIES CURRENT and Acceleration Radio are pleased to present Fountains: A Series, Nov. 10-12, 2023. Join us for Series 1 as we proudly present a dynamic showcase featuring East and South-East Asian women and gender-diverse artists at KW Studios on Nov. 11. This event is complemented by an entire weekend of workshops dedicated to nurturing music performance skills and sharing valuable industry insights. MORE INFO
ARC is an accelerator program highlighting, nurturing and sending into orbit the exciting, diverse voices that beat in BC 💫
FKA Rayne Releases New Single 2023 ARC Artist, FKA Rayne, has released a new single entitled “WOOF”. – LISTEN NOW
Missy D to Showcase in Montreal 2022 ARC Artist, Missy D, is set to perform this Friday, November 3rd in Montreal at Coup de Coeur Francophone. – LEARN MORE
TYA Nominated for “Best Music Video” Award 2023 ARC Artist, TYA, has been nominated for “Best Music Video” in the Toronto International Music Video Festival for “Josephine”. – LEARN MORE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Women in Music Canada Opens Nomination Submissions, Jury Applications for 2024 Honours Are you or someone you know an exceptional woman or gender-diverse Canadian music industry innovator and/or creator? Nomination submissions are now open for the second annual Women in Music Canada (WIMC) Honours. – READ MORE
Live Music Business: A Special Report This year is gearing up to be another blockbuster year for the live music industry. With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, people are opting for communal experiences outside their homes more than ever before.– READ MORE
‘AfroFuture’s Vision is to Bring African Art, Cuisine, Fashion, and Music, to a Global Audience.’ Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was the world’s fastest-growing recorded music region in 2022, seeing 34.7% YoY growth (IFPI) last year, and the growth opportunity for subscription music streaming in the SSA region is becoming significantly clearer.–READ MORE
Spotify’s Royalty Model Tries to Keep Up With the Rapid Rise of New Music Spotify will change its royalty payout model by early next year to include a minimum threshold of streams for a song to qualify for royalty payments, penalties for streaming fraud and restrictions on royalty payments for short “noise” tracks. – READ MORE
DistroKid Users Can Now Upload Their Songs to TikTok Music and CapCut Thanks to a new agreement between TikTok and music distribution service DistroKid, millions of independent artists will now be able to promote their music on TikTok Music, the recently launched subscription-based music streaming service. – READ MORE
The Music Industry’s First Reckoning With AI is Upon Us Negotiations between the video site and record labels could be a key moment in the spread of AI technology.– READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
If you’re not yet acquainted with this rising artist on the block, allow us to introduce you to the one and only Missy D. She’s been spitting rhymes since the tender age of 11, effortlessly switching between French and English, hailing from the Motherland with roots in Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zimbabwe. Her passion for music transcends boundaries, ignited by the likes of the iconic Missy Elliott, Ms. Lauryn Hill to the legendary MC Solaar, 2Pac, Diam’s, India.Arie, Stromae and J. Cole. This femcee has carved her own musical path, a fusion of genres she often calls “Rap & Soul.”
Now based in Vancouver, Missy D isn’t just a performer; she’s a force to be reckoned with, a proud member of Laydy Jams and a part-time interviewer . Her live performances are nothing short of electrifying, her mesmerizing stage presence mixed in with a live hip hop dynamic band resonates with audiences of all ages. She will get you grooving, feeling, singing along and maybe even practicing some French! Over the years, Missy D has graced stages at renowned festivals like SXSW, NXNE, Juno Fest, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Le Festival du Voyageur, and Rifflandia, sharing the spotlight with notable acts such as Maestro Fresh Wes, Jully Black, Sons Of Kemet, Mr.Eazi, The Sorority, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, K’naan, Anderson Paak and Shaggy to name a few…
Her Case Depart continues, Missy D has more promising work on the horizon, showcasing a diverse celebration of music, instrumental, people, brilliance, languages and unity. Get ready to be swept away by the energetic, hip-hop-infused world of Missy D, where every beat tells a story, and every rhyme ignites the stage with that je ne sais quoi.
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
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.
