Programs

Demo Recording Program

The Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in the City of Vancouver to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with a BC producer.

Artists can apply with a BC producer for a $2,000 grant to cover 100% of recording expenses for one to two songs.

Application Deadline: April 28, 2021, at 11:59 PM

APPLICATION INFORMATION

For information on how to apply, please read the guidelines and application materials for the Demo Recording program:

Demo Recording Guidelines (.pdf)
Artist Pitch Template (.docx)
Producer Pitch Template (.docx)
Example Production Agreement (.docx)
Demo Recording Tip Sheet & FAQ (.pdf)

This program is now closed. Results for the Demo Recording program were emailed to all applicants on July 16, 2021.

Looking for a recording studio or BC producer? See our studio list to get started, and take a look at the producers who worked on previous funded projects. Artists applying to the Demo program can work out of any BC studio or recording space in addition to this list.

Examples of BC Recording Facilities

2019 Vancouver Music Fund Recipients

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals that represent the groups this program is intended to serve, according to the priorities of the program using the scoring sheet below. Evaluation is competitive and comparative, based on the applications submitted and funding available.

Demo Recording Scoring Sheet