Music BC’s travel grant deadlines are open for Artists and Businesses – including showcase, touring and business travel.
Artist and Business Travel
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.
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.
In February 2024, CIMA will be conducting their fifth mission to Mexico surrounding the FIMPRO Festival and Conference.
FIMPRO is the most relevant music industry meeting in Mexico and Latin America. In this space, a series of activities are developed that promote agreements and business between local creators and programmers of national and international events.
CIMA is organizing a showcase and business initiative to Guadalajara from February 28 until March 2, including a pre-event in Mexico City focusing on showcasing and networking for select mission participants.
Jumpstart Foundations is Music BC’s free, on-demand library of accessible 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.
Perhaps you’re ready to undertake your first export mission or tour, and you want to learn how to optimize your trip, or maybe you’re writing a grant application, and aren’t sure how to make your initiative stand out. We have educational videos for all of that and much more in the Jumpstart Foundations library!
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.
APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC SUMMIT Showcase applications are officially open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS), taking place from June 10-14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Submissions are open to all Indigenous artists across Turtle Island and around the world. The showcases will shine a spotlight on artistic excellence in the Indigenous music community. Application Deadline: December 20th, 2023 APPLY HERE
APPLY FOR THE ELEVATE MUSIC PROJECT The much-anticipated return of the ELEVATE Music Project is here! Submissions are officially open, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this musical journey. The goal of ELEVATE is to showcase musicians of all genres from across the province and give them a platform to develop and advance their careers. From dream-pop to death metal, they want to hear it all. Application Deadline: December 22nd, 2023 APPLY HERE
BCIT MUSIC BUSINESS PROGRAM OPEN FOR REGISTRATION Register now for the 2024 Music Business Program at BCIT. This program provides entrepreneurial skills to help you manage every aspect of your career. Classes start January 10th, with three levels running the full year. These courses are open to artists, managers, producers, promoters, DJs, videographers, and music journalists. LEARN MORE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Vancouver Performing-Arts Visionary Norman Armour Passes Away, but His Legacy on Cultural Scene Lives on Arts fans know Armour best as the cofounder of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, the ground-breaking, midwinter, multidisciplinary celebration of dance, theatre, music, and interdisciplinary performance. –READ MORE
Spotify Unveils New Streaming Royalty Policies Spotify unveiled its updated streaming payment policies for artists and labels, and they are essentially the ones that have been previously reported in recent weeks. – READ MORE
From Mushroom Jazz to Bark-Rocking Beats, Bio-Sonification Suits Ruby Singh’s Sound The process of translating the constant electronic currents pulsing through plants into digital data that can be rendered into beats, notes and melodies means human beings can finally experience the chamber music of forest groves and more. – READ MORE
Curtis ClearSky Appointed Leader of New Industry-Supported Indigenous Music Office Newly formed national organization designed to support and develop Indigenous musicians has found its leader. – READ MORE
From K-Pop to Reggaeton. English Language Music No Longer Reigns Supreme Generous investment in Seoul, Bogotá and beyond has created local artists who can rip up the world stage. Meanwhile, the UK cuts its funding.– READ MORE
US Senate Subpoenas Live Nation for Documents on Ticketmaster Pricing, Service Fees The entertainment conglomerate allegedly hasn’t fully complied with the Senate’s inquiry, citing a lack of confidentiality measures.– READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Pharm is an entertaining and energetic 3-piece ensemble from Kelowna, BC that specialize in aggressive progressive psychedelic rock. Consisting of Matthew Parson (guitar), Lucas Segall (bass/vox), and Teagan Ramage (drums), Pharm formed in the Spring of 2019 in Kelowna, BC. Their individual musical aptitudes, spanning from conventional to highly unorthodox, synergistically combined to propel each other to new musical heights. Countless hours of rehearsal and collaboration among the trio lead to several live performances throughout the Okanagan Valley and the Kootenays. Soon, the band developed a reputation for exceptional live performances, which earned them an invitation to Armstrong Metal Fest in July 2022. This momentum culminated in “PharmPhest” which took place in Kelowna, BC on October 29th, 2022, a highly successful event which showcased 10 diverse acts, including stand-up comedy, from all over BC and Alberta. The “Phest” also served to celebrate the release of their first full length album – Vortex – which has received much critical acclaim.
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.
