On April 19, 2023, the Province of BC announced $22.5 million for Amplify BC, extending the Province’s music funding programs until 2027. This funding will build the province’s music talent and infrastructure, and strengthen the sector to better weather global shifts,...
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Apply for Women in Music BC’s Toronto Industry Showcase in June 2024
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Attend the Vancouver International Music Business Conference | April 18 – 21, 2024
Taking place from April 18 - 21, 2024, in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the Vancouver International Music Business Conference (VIMBC) brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from all over the world in an intimate, collaborative, and industry-focused...
Canada House returns to The Great Escape Festival (May 12 – 14, 2022)
As the leading new music and industry convener event in the UK, The Great Escape Festival is where industry professionals from throughout the world gather to scout and discover new talent, exchange ideas, and share best practices. Participating B.C. artists in this year’s showcase include JESSIA, Mauvey, and Art d’Ecco.
Canada House will showcase the nation’s most compelling emerging independent artists to music fans and industry over three days (May 12, 13, and 14) at the Green Door Store. For 2022, a total of 18 artists are participating from Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan. The 2022 festival is expected to attract over 3,500 attendees.
Alongside live performance showcases, industry mixers, social events, and opportunities for emerging independent artists drawn from throughout the globe to connect, there will also be interactive, industry-specific panels on data analytics, educational outreach, and career development on offer.
Learn more, discover the full schedule, and get your tickets and merchandise here.
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