Music BC is seeking creative professionals and music industry representatives to join our juror roster for 2022. Our jurors will provide insight and feedback for programs such as Music BC Travel Grants Grants, local concert and showcase opportunities, micro-grant programs and alike.
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.
Applications for Let’s Hear It! Live – Music BC’s regional concert series and emerging artist showcase – are now open for 2022! The series will offer a unique chance for emerging artists from British Columbia to connect with fans and members of the music industry.
Applications from all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and other measures of diversity are highly encouraged, with three different artists being selected by a jury of local industry representatives for each showcase.
Applications accepted on a rolling deadline. Thank you to Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for their ongoing support in this initiative.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: ARTIST & BUSINESS
Ready to hit the road with us in 2022? We are now accepting artist applications for upcoming International showcase opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, but artists and their teams are encouraged to apply as soon as they are able.
BC-based export-ready artists or music professionals are invited to apply to perform, or attend as part of an international conference delegation.
Applications from all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and other measures of diversity are highly encouraged. Artist selections will be made in partnership with festival or conference curators, and Music BC industry representatives or jurors.
Please note Music BC and festival or conference organizers may request proof of vaccination or other materials to confirm eligibility for International travel.
It’s time to give back this holiday season. Donate your winter clothing and non-perishable food items to our Holiday Drive! All items will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and Union Gospel Mission. Drop off will be accepted until December 17th at 4PM.
Email us at info@musicbc.org to organize a drop off during our office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, at 201B 196 West 3rd Ave.
Please note our office will be closed from December 23rd – December 31st
for the holidays.
OPPORTUNITIES
APPLY TO PLAY THING FESTIVAL
THING Festival returns to Port Townsend, WA this August and we are opening up applications for a selection of BC artists to perform on stage! This partnership is part of Music BC’s commitment to providing BC artists with opportunities to grow their footprint within the Pacific Northwest, and perform for new audiences around the region. Applications are open until December 16th, 2021.
INDIA 2022 TRADE MISSION
Applications are now open for Canadian music companies and music business professionals to participate in a virtual trade mission to connect with South Asian Music Industry representatives. This is a rare and valuable chance for industry professionals to build relationships with music companies in the South Asian market. The deadline to submit is December 12th, 2021.
LAST CALL FOR TREEFORT APPLICATIONS
Treefort Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in the heart of Boise, ID. This March we are excited to be returning to Treefort along with a contingent of BC artists. Interested in being considered to perform this March? Submissions for Treefort 2022 close on December 5th, 2021.
10 Bands Rock For Flood Relief At The Rickshaw December 10 The event, called Floodstock, will feature performances by Old Soul Rebel, JP Maurice, the History Of Gunpowder, Brass Camel, Chase the Bear, Raincity, Bad Magic, Spendo, Wazonek, and Crooked Rider. Larry Hennessey of Jack FM will emcee the event. –READ MORE
How Awards Are Changing To Be Inclusive Of Trans & Non-Binary Talent It’s every aspiring performer’s dream: getting up on stage, being handed a golden statuette, and offering a charming, clever (but humbled) acceptance speech. But for performers who don’t comfortably fit into “male” or “female” awards categories, the submission and nomination process can be a challenging experience. – READ MORE
Advice For Creatives: You Need to Waste Time If You Want to Be Great Society teaches us that investing time is admirable, spending time is acceptable, and wasting time is, well, wasteful. But for creative people this couldn’t be further from the truth.I believe creatives need to consciously invest time, spend time, and waste time in order to be successful – not necessarily in equal measure, but at minimum in a different proportion than the voice in our head is conditioned with. – READ MORE
Take Action: Help Bill C-2 to Pass Bill C-2, the first Bill introduced in the House of Commons by the new Liberal Government, makes good on commitments to save valuable business and jobs that are critical to Canada’s economy. It includes the extension of subsidies under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), and the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May 7, 2022. – READ MORE
Facebook Paying Musicians Up to $50,000 for Live Audio Performances “Facebook is offering to pay musicians and other creators $10,000 to $50,000 per session on its five-month-old live audio product, plus a fee for guests of $10,000 or more,” the report reads. Facebook reportedly wants to establish a relationship with creators to host four to six sessions that are at least a half-hour in length or more.– READ MORE
Small Music Venues Are Closing, Here’s Why In the Reeperbahn district in Hamburg, Germany, there’s a sign that reads “Dear (future) neighbors, please keep in mind: this area has been dedicated to culture, arts and music for many years. The sounds belong here and are appreciated by thousands of people. Please take this into account before buying or renting spaces around. Thank You!” – READ MORE
Sound Royalties Launches Advances For Artists & Performers Seeking Tour And Production Support According to Sound Royalties, artists generating more than $5,000 in annual royalty income and or with touring agreements from major promoters can contact the company “to learn more about the program and receive a free analysis and valuation of their royalty earnings”. – READ MORE
Join The Women in Music Directory The Canadian directory of women working across the music business. Women in Music Canada (WIMC) is a registered non-profit organization and one of the largest music industry associations in Canada. The organization is dedicated to fostering gender equality in the music industry through the support and advancement of female identifying professionals and creatives at every stage of their career. – READ MORE
MEMBER OF THE WEEK
mr. stee is a Vancouver based producer / instrumentalist / DJ, with a funk based approach to production. While his tastes and inspirations are eclectic, his releases are brought together with smooth guitars, hard hitting drums and retro synths as the connective tissue. After releasing 2 full length albums in 2 years (2019’s See You Tomorrow… and 2020’s Lemons), both featuring local vocalists, he started 2021 with a beat tape of retro funk infused music entitled moments in time. He finished the year with his new EP released as part of Eastblvd Records After Hours division, Thoughts & Images – a new exploration of 90s influenced funk and disco that’s more suited to late night dance floors.
Reach out to info@musicbc.org if you would like to include an upcoming application or funding deadline.
ROLLING DEADLINES
Music BCLet’s Hear It! Live – 2022 Concert Series, International Showcase Application – Artist & Business 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
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.
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