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News
New Canadian Live Music Association Tech Workshops in April/May 2024
Evolving technologies are prompting accelerated changes in the creative and performing industries. The Canadian Live Music Association's virtual Tech Live workshops in April and May 2024 will explore these changes and their implications in detail. Access to these...
Apply to Showcase at M for Montreal in November 2024
Artist submissions are now open for the 19th edition of M for Montreal, taking place from November 20-23, 2024. M for Montreal is a catalyst for the Quebec and Canadian music industry - both for Quebec-based emerging artists, and Canadian artists with a career outside...
Henry Armstrong Award open to Indigenous artists in the Canadian music industry
The Henry Armstrong Award is a bursary and mentorship program created to develop, elevate, and support Indigenous artists within the Canadian music industry. The award aims to provide unique opportunities for growth and development, culminating with the chosen act...
On April 28, 2022, Creative BC launched three programs supporting Indigenous and underrepresented groups. Previously supporting artists and industry living and working in the City of Vancouver, the Province of BC has matched funding to extend these programs across B.C.
Funding will be distributed provincewide through three programs: Demo Recording, Music Video, and Industry Catalyst. These programs will support new and emerging artists and industry professionals who experience systemic barriers, funded through the Vancouver Music Fund and Amplify BC.
Browse the list of 2022/23 recipients, and watch previously funded music videos from 2020 and 2021. Subscribe to Creative BC’s Music Industry Newsletter for announcements regarding future program launches, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Funding Programs
Demo Recording
Supports new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups throughout B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with a B.C. producer.
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Music Video
Supports the creation of music videos to build audiences for new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in B.C.
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Industry Catalyst
Supports projects that build the capacity of underrepresented groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem.
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Resources
Funding Program Recipients
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First Peoples’ Cultural Council
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Music BC
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Funding Recipient Profiles
Creating Honest Music with JJ Adrian
From Grassroots to Global: 25 Years of Shambhala
Guitar manufacturing in Vancouver continues to grow thanks to Coloma Guitars
Collaboration between artist and producer enables Six Arils to tell powerful stories of memory and impermanence
Thrillhouse’s “Space Disco” music video spins a story of Lovecraftian lore
Demo Recording grant enables collaboration and creativity to thrive between producer and artist
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival builds community, connection, and creativity in 2023
Demo Recording grant enables music documenting the queer experience to take flight
The Tiny Lights Festival fosters creativity, community, and connection in Ymir, B.C.
Music Video funding enables TYA to share an authentic side of herself with “Josephine” release
Black Culture Celebration Festival unites international artistry with local talent to celebrate a hip-hop milestone at Sunset Beach in June 2023
