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MUSIC BC TRAVEL GRANTS 

Have you had a recent tour or business travel initiative? Or perhaps you have one coming up? 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. Please refer to the following deadline if your activities take place outside of this window.

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 SHOWCASE AT POP MONTREAL 2024

POP Montreal is returning September 25th – 29th, 2024, and is now accepting applications for artists! 

POP Montreal International Music Festival is an annual not-for-profit curated cultural event that champions independence in the arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world. For musicians and artists, fans, curators, critics, record labels and industry, POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduction to the next generation of musical talent and independent art forms.

Application Deadline: April 13th, 2024

APPLY NOW



BOOK YOUR JUMPSTART CAREER CONSULTATION

Music BC’s ongoing career consultation and music business mentorship program is taking requests for 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. 





Have you accessed your free 1-on-1 session yet? Or maybe it’s been a while, and you have a new project that you need insight on. No matter where you’re at, Jumpstart Consults are open to Members and Non-Members alike. 

We would like to thank Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for making helping to make this program possible. 

REQUEST A FREE 1-ON-1

MUSIC BC HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
Happy Holidays! Please note that the Music BC team will be out of the office as of Monday, December 18th, and will be back in action on Tuesday, January 2nd (2024!). Wishing you a wonderful holiday, and we’ll see you next year!
– Lindsay, Nicolle, Emily & Kentya

OPPORTUNITIES


BECOME A MUSIC BC JUROR
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. ⁠
APPLY HERE


WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA: HONOURS SUBMISSIONS
Don’t miss your chance to apply for a WIMC Honours! The WIMC Honours program is designed to celebrate and support Women and Gender Diverse Canadian innovators and creators who have outstanding success in their field in the eligibility year (December 2022 through December 2023 for annual based categories).
⁠Application Deadline: December 11th, 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
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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
LEARN MORE

INDUSTRY NEWS


The Top 100 Canadian Songs of 2023
From high-energy pop bangers to devastating songs about heartbreak, these are the essential songs of the year. – READ MORE


Vancouver’s Oldest Ballroom Still Shakin’ On Davie Street After a Century
Discovery of a century-old photograph is replicated at Celebrities, which is in a building that has had several lives. – READ MORE


Over 75,000 Artists in 20+ Countries Can Now Sell Concert Tickets Directly Within the TikTok App
In August 2022, TikTok struck up a ticketing partnership with Live Nation-owned Ticketmaster to allow TikTok users to buy concert tickets from within the TikTok app. Now the companies are expanding that partnership into more than 20 new markets, following the beta launch in the US in 2022.  – READ MORE


Universal, Sony, and Warner Establish Music Industry Climate Collective
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have announced the creation of the Music Industry Climate Collective (MICC). – READ MORE


Live Nation Raises Minimum Wage for Venue Employees
As part of the latest phase of the On the Road Again program, Live Nation has announced that it will be increasing the minimum wage of venue employees to $20 an hour across North America. – READ MORE


Vinyl Alliance Bristles at Upcoming Changes to Indie Sales Reporting by Luminate 
In Autumn 2023, Luminate announced a change to how it reports physical sales (vinyl, CD, cassette), relying on a direct representation of sales reported from indie retailers in the U.S. and Canada who have agreed to participate in Luminate data reporting. – READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK



Best known for her authentic song-writing and alternative-pop sound is 20 year old Amy Bacon from North Vancouver, BC. From a young age she took an interest in music-always writing songs, learning instruments and partaking in local singing competitions. It wasn’t until 2020 when Amy finally released her first official single ‘Do U Love Me’-now with over 30,000 streams. Since then, Amy has released an EP called ‘Growing Pains’ and most recently her single ‘Strawberry Chapstick.’

With an angsty yet sweet tone to her newest song, Amy experimented with dramatic sounds and bigger vocals while remaining true to her original style. Strawberry Chapstick is that of heartbreak and frustration, which is carefully reflected in the song’s melodies and structure.

Writing from places of vulnerability and life experiences has allowed Amy’s listeners to feel deeply connected with her music. Her plans to begin playing shows around Vancouver is something her dedicated audience has been requesting for years. But until then, she remains writing, singing and working towards the next steps of her career.
 

LATEST BC RELEASES


VILLAIN VILLAIN
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“OH, CALYPSO”


MANIX BABY
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“MY WAY”


RIUN GARNER
RELEASES NEW ALBUM
“NICE TO MEET YA (DELUXE)” 


LOVING
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“MEDICINE”


ATLIN MORGAN
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“HOME”


SARAH ORTON
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“LEMON & GINGER”

UPCOMING DEADLINES

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
Black Music Managers: Canadian Creative Accelerator Application – December 15th, 2023
International Indigenous Music Summit Application – December 20th, 2023
ELEVATE Music Project Application – December 22nd, 2023
FOCUS Wales Festival Application – January 5th, 2024
Music BC Artist and Business Travel Grant Applications – Intake 1 – January 12th, 2024
JUNOfest Artist Submissions – January 31st, 2024
The Great Escape Festival Application – February 16th, 2024
POP Montreal Festival Application – April 13th, 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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