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MUSIC BC TRAVEL GRANTS 

Music BC’s travel grant deadlines are open for Artists and Businesses – including showcase, touring and business travel.

2024 Application windows are as follows:

Artist and Business Travel – Intake #1 

  • Applications Open: October 12th, 2023
  • 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.

Artist and Business Travel – Intake #2 

  • Applications Open: March 18th, 2024
  • Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024 at 5:00 PM (PST)
  • This deadline will be accepting applications to support initiatives that take place between April 1st, 2024, to September 30th, 2024.

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

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.

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APPLY TO BECOME A JUROR WITH MUSIC BC

Music BC is seeking creative professionals and music industry representatives to join our juror roster for 2024. 

Our jurors will provide insight and feedback on our Music BC Travel Grants. A juror honorarium will be provided. 

We are committed to providing a jury that reflects the diversity of our province and the creative industry – including gender identity, sexuality, heritage, age, ethnicity, religious background, region, accessibility and socio-economic status. 

Have a question before applying? Reach out to info@musicbc.org.

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BC ARTISTS AT COME TOGETHER TORONTO

We are thrilled to once again be hosting Come Together, Canada’s Coast-to-Coast Artist Showcase & Industry Reception, presented by Music BC, Alberta Music, SaskMusic, Manitoba Music, Music Ontario, Music Nova Scotia, SODEC and CIMA.

Now in its 3rd year, Come Together has become a highly anticipated, annual initiative for artists who are ready to break into Canada’s largest music market of Toronto, ON. 

We are pleased to be showcasing BC artists, Xana and Pastel Blank on Tuesday, November 14th. 

This event is private and by invitation only. If you are in Toronto on either of these dates and wish to attend, please email our Program Manager, Nicolle Dupas at nicolle@musicbc.org. 

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. 

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
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WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR OPEN 
This program is intended for mid-level industry professionals, in existing music companies or entrepreneurs, with a primary goal of preparing women and gender diverse music professionals for advancement to senior management and director-level opportunities. 
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2023
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APPLY FOR BC ARTS COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Professional Development grants assist professional artists, cultural practitioners, production and technical personnel, and arts administrators with specific, short-term learning activities intended to advance their practice or career.
Application Deadline: December 14th, 2023
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WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM OPEN
WIMC is excited to announce the launch of their National Mentorship program! Women and gender-diverse artists and industry professionals of all skill levels are invited to apply. 
Professionals from across the country are invited to apply as mentors; currently, WIMC membership is not required for mentors. Mentee applications are open to Premium WIMC Members. 
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INDUSTRY NEWS


8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in September 2023
September has arrived, and along with some yellowing leaves and cool winds, it brings a new stock of up-and-coming Canadian artists to get excited about. – READ MORE


What Spotify’s New Royalty Model Really Means
As news about Spotify’s new payment model has torturously dribbled out — details have been leaked through sources, with little official comment from the company — it’s not surprising that controversy has accompanied it. – READ MORE


Will Page Study Concludes That Total Music Copyright Revenues in 2022 Grew 14% to $41.5 Billion
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


ASCAP Formally Weighs in on AI, Calling for Enhanced Copyright Office Guidance and Opposing ‘Any Compulsory Licensing Requirements’ 
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) just recently submitted its remarks to the Copyright Office, which had in late August formally solicited feedback pertaining to the unprecedented technology. – READ MORE


Calculate Streaming Payouts With This Free Tool
As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard now features a royalty calculator for Spotify and Apple Music for readers. – READ MORE


Trapital Report Explores Hip-Hop and R&B’s Live Challenges
Trendspotting firm Trapital has published its second annual report, with some sharp insights into current industry dynamics – particularly for hip-hop and R&B. – READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK



Forrest Mortifee (he/him) is a transgender recording artist, ancient futurist, and creative mentor hailing from Vancouver, Canada. His interdisciplinary approach has led him to create a diverse range of works, including paintings, architectural designs, and an NFT museum of his creative process. As a songwriter, he draws from a range of influences including jazz, pop, and neo-soul, with his work having garnered 10s of millions of streams on Spotify alone. Featured on BBC Radio 1, The FADER, and Forbes, Forrest channels music and messages poignantly suited for our times.
 

LATEST BC RELEASES


MOTHER SUN
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“GOOD MORNING”


RY TAYLOR
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“STARE AT YOU”


SUSSY
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“EMPTY CUP”


JANKY BUNGAG
RELEASES NEW ALBUM
“JANKY BUNGAG”


AYLA TESLER-MABÉ
RELEASES NEW EP
“LET ME OUT!!” 


MADDISUN
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“ALL OR NOTHING” FEAT. NOAH MONCKTON

UPCOMING DEADLINES

SOCAN Foundation x TD Canada Indigenous Songwriter Award – November 15th, 2023
SOCAN Foundation HER Music Awards – November 30th, 2023
Women in Music Canada Leadership Accelerator Application – November 30th, 2023
Women in Music Canada Honours Submissions – December 11th, 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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