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.
APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT THE INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC SUMMIT 2024
Showcase applications are officially open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS), taking place from June 10-14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
IIMS provides a unique space for Indigenous artists to discuss, exchange, and share and connect with one another, in a culturally sensitive and appropriate space directed at building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between artists and industry professionals.
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.
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.
FOCUS Wales is accepting applications for their 2024 Showcase and Festival, taking place May 9th – 11th.
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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR 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 (New): December 7th, 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
APPLY FOR CANADIAN CREATIVE ACCELERATOR Calling all self-identifying Black Canadian Music Managers! The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA) is your gateway to the American music scene. The CCA has collaborated with Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) Initiative to identify and elevate Black Canadian Music Managers. Save the date – Applications open December 1st! Application Deadline: December 15th, 2023 LEARN MORE
BOOK YOUR JUMPSTART CAREER CONSULTATION Music BC’s ongoing career consultation and music business mentorship program is taking requests for free 1-hour sessions! If you have a music-related project you’d like to gain insight on, don’t hesitate to get your request in today to speak with one of our industry professionals on topics such as music management, grant writing, marketing, branding, and so much more. LEARN MORE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Black Music in Canada Exists, Thrives, and Survives – But It’s Not Because of the Mainstream Music Industry Black radio shows, promoters, DJs and artists ‘ensured stages, pages and airwaves were filled. –READ MORE
The Black Music Coalition Are Taking On Racism in the Music Industry The organisation unveil HERstory, a project in partnership with Sony Music UK, to celebrate and uplift Black women in music. – READ MORE
BMI Purchased By New Equity Firm New Mountain Capital – $100 Million Allocated to Songwriters and Publishers On Tuesday, BMI revealed in a statement that it has been purchased by New Mountain Capital, revealing that the deal is subject to approval by its shareholders, and a ‘customary’ regulatory review. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. – READ MORE
Suhel Nafar is On a Mission to Put Middle Eastern and North African Artists On the Global Stage Born in Lod — a city about 25 miles from Jerusalem — to Palestinian parents, Nafar learned English by listening to Dead Prez, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. The influence of these artists was so strong that in the late 1990s, he — along with his brother Tamer Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri — started the first Palestinian hip-hop group, DAM.– READ MORE
74% of Music Fans Believe That AI Should Not Be Used to Clone Or Impersonate An Artist Without Permission, Says IFPI Study A strong majority of music fans are in agreement with recording companies on the basic principles that should govern the use of AI in music, and an even larger majority say human talent remains “essential” to music creation, even in the age of artificial intelligence.– READ MORE
Why Rez Radio Matters: Leela Gilday, Mattmac, Garret T. Willie, More Indigenous-led radio stations and “rez radio” are vital community hubs and connectors — nation to nation, territory to territory, coast to coast. – READ MORE
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Blending together elements of lofi, hip hop, and R&B, hanuel is a Korean singer/songwriter/producer currently based in Vancouver, Canada. He gained recognition on various social media platforms by sharing covers on Instagram and YouTube, gradually building a small but devoted following.
hanuel’s exceptional talent soon caught the attention of keshi, who was captivated by his infectious voice when he stumbled upon hanuel’s rendition of ‘SOMEBODY’ online. This acknowledgment not only helped hanuel realize his true potential as a singer, but also positioned him as a musical force capable of inspiring listeners to delve into their own emotions. Showcasing his kinetic performance skills, hanuel had the opportunity to open for JUNNY during his North American tour in the fall of 2022, leaving audiences enthralled.
hanuel had the privilege of opening for GEMINI during the North American leg of his Spring 2023 tour. Currently, he is diligently preparing for the upcoming installments of his captivating chronicle. Additionally, hanuel’s single “Flowers in May” went viral on TikTok, resulting in its charting at #3 on the Spotify Viral 50 in Thailand and within the Top 10 in Vietnam.
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.
