Live Music
The Live Music program supports BC-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences, artists, and youth.
In 2020/21, this program will provide one-time operational support for venues, festivals, and concert presenters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect existing infrastructure and jobs.
Live Music Program Budget: $2.2million
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
Stream A of the Live Music program supports BC-based companies and organizations that have previously received funding through the Creative BC Live Music program through Amplify BC and the former BC Music Fund.Grants of $500-$50,000 will be disbursed based on a percentage of annual revenues to support operational expenses.
Creative BC sent eligible applicants an application form on June 19, 2020. Applicants must have submitted their application no later than July 5, 2020 at 11:59PM PST.
Applicants will be notified of the results of their application within 10 business days of the deadline.
Please read the program guidelines for Stream A:
Live Music Program Guidelines, Stream A - Previous Recipients
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
Stream B of the Live Music program accepts applications from BC-based live music presenters.Grants of $500-$75,000 will be disbursed to support operational expenses, based on need, urgency and impact.
Applications for Stream B opened on June 30, 2020. The deadline for applications was July 28, 2020 at 11:59PM PST.
The review period for complete applications is approximately 4 weeks after the program deadline date.
Please read the guidelines for Stream B:
Live Music Program Guidelines, Stream B - Open Intake
Applications were evaluated competitively and comparatively by Creative BC staff, based on the applications submitted and funding available. Applications were scored according to the criteria in the scoring sheet below:
Join Creative BC staff to learn about the Live Music program and how to apply. Register for your online info session today:
AMPLIFY BC 19/20 PROGRAM CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19
The deadline for Amplify BC 19/20 projects has been extended to December 15, 2020. Final reports will still be accepted on an ongoing basis.
If your 2020 event is cancelled, you may defer your funding to 2021. Deferred projects will have a new deadline of October 1, 2021.
Creative BC has provided additional flexibility to Amplify 2019/20 recipients due to COVID-19. Please review Creative BC's Grants and Cancellation Policy and the FAQ's for Amplify BC Grant Recipients to learn how your project will be impacted.
19/20 FINAL REPORT INFORMATION FOR FUNDING RECIPIENTS
Live Music Final Report (online form)
Live Music - Presentation Cost Report (.xls)
If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Kaitlyn Reining | Program Analyst, Music
Phone: +1 604 730 2254
Email: kreining@creativebc.com
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