A reminder that our office will be closed from December 23rd – December 31st for the holidays. Wishing all of you a safe and healthy 2022.
TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN
Deadline for application is January 14th, 2022 at 5:00PM (PST). Please note that Music BC will be announcing further deadlines for 2022 in the coming months as international travel restrictions and protocols become more clear.
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.
The Government of B.C. have announced further orders to reduce seated event capacity (including concerts) to 50% regardless of venue size; Bars and nightclubs will also be closed effective as of Dec 21st. Restrictions will remain in place until Jan 31st, 2022.
The restrictions are made by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) under the Public Health Act. The next update on COVID-19 disease prevention measures will be Friday, December 31st, 2021.
Unsigned, emerging and independent artists are encouraged to apply to the Let’s Hear It! Live Concert Series! In 2022, Music BC and our curatorial partners will focus on four marquis events that will connect music industry professionals, fans and artists alike.
Applications accepted on a rolling deadline and artists need only apply once to be considered for any of the opportunities associated with the program.
Thank you to the Province of British Columbia, Creative BC, FACTOR and the Government of Canada for their support in this program.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS: ARTIST & BUSINESS
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.
New Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund Announced This temporary program, administered by Canadian Heritage, will aim to “fund new or enhanced initiatives, led and implemented by the sector, that will improve the economic, professional and personal circumstances of Canadian workers in the live performance sector. –READ MORE
SOCAN Addresses Music Publishers’ Concerns at 2021 Town Halls SOCAN CEO Jennifer Brown, along with many of the organization’s Vice Presidents and department heads, addressed music publishers of all kinds for two separate online Town Hall meetings during which they provided key information and updates on distributions, royalty collections, and their financial situation.
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Higher Reign Music Launches HR Music Distro – With Tiered Artist Support Program Canadian independent distributor and record label Higher Reign Music is launching its own self-distribution platform. HR Music Distro puts a new spin on digital music distribution featuring evolutive contracts for indie artists around the world. – READ MORE
Vinyl Sales Hit New High Despite vinyl shortages and the dominance of streaming platforms, vinyl sales are not only on the rise — they’re breaking records. According to Billboard, 2.11 million vinyl albums were sold in the U.S. the week ending with December 23, making it the largest sales week since 1991, when MRC Data first began tracking music sales. – READ MORE
CD Baby Has Paid Out Over $1BN To Artists Using Its Distribution Platform DIY musicians are grabbing an increasingly large market share of the music business. According to Midia, self-releasing artists using platforms like TuneCore, DistroKid, CD Baby and others generated $1.2 billion in royalties in 2020 – making up over 5% of the total global recorded music industry. – READ MORE
BandLab secures $53m in Series B round led by late Microsoft co-founder’s firm and K3 Ventures Led by Vulcan Capital, the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s investment arm, this round marks BandLab’s first funding round that involves outside investors. Vulcan Capital is joined by K3 Ventures and existing investor Caldecott Music Group in this Series B round.– READ MORE
Folk Alliance 2022 Conference Rescheduled Over COVID-19 Concerns The 34th annual Folk Alliance International Conference will no longer be held in February as originally announced earlier this year. The event will now take place May 18-22, 2022 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. – READ MORE
Simu Liu to TikTok’s Jessia: Canadians who shaped culture in 2021 In a year defined by COVID anxiety and lowered expectations, it can be difficult to recognize success. But despite massive business closures, delayed releases and an incredibly difficult time for the arts in general, artists across television, music and film were not only able to survive 2021 — but topple records, revive franchises and even help reinvent the conventional path to fame. – READ MORE
Each week, we feature and celebrate one of our incredible members as Member of the Week. Take a look back over the year of releases on our 2021 recap playlist and celebrate the talent of our members across the province!
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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