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Music + Sound Recording Programs

Amplify BC

Creative BC stewards the vital provincial grant programs serving B.C.’s music and sound recording industry with the goal of positioning the province as a global competitor within a dynamic and ever-changing international context.

Creative BC provides key funding for B.C. artists, sound professionals and music companies, via our Amplify BC fund and other organizations and associations in the delivery of music industry programs and initiatives.

Music + Sound Recording Programs

Program Description Open Close
Music Industry Initiatives Supports initiatives that grow and develop B.C.’s music ecosystem. Rolling Mar 1, 2025
Record in BC Attracts established out-of-province artists to record at B.C. studios and with B.C. producers. Jul 12, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Career Development Supports careers of emerging and established artists in B.C., funding sound recordings, music videos, and marketing initiatives. Jul 19, 2023 Sept 6, 2023
Live Music Supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Aug 17, 2023 Sept 27, 2023
Demo Recording Supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers. Dec 13, 2023 Feb 15, 2024
Business Foundations
Invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, to expand and develop networks, capacity, and infrastructure. Dec 13, 2023 Feb 15, 2024
Music Company Supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of B.C.’s music companies. Feb 7, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

 

Past Programs

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About Amplify BC

On April 19, 2023, the Province of BC announced a historic investment of $42 million to support people and businesses working in motion picture, music, publishing, and interactive digital media industries in British Columbia. This commitment includes $22.5 million over three years for Amplify BC, to build the province’s music talent, and help launch careers, extending the Province’s music funding programs until 2027.

New funding to the creative sector supports B.C. businesses and jobs, and maximizes value for local communities. The Province heard from the sector that the music and publishing industries were continuing to struggle, and that the motion picture and digital media industries needed support to take advantage of new opportunities. The funding will strengthen the entire sector to better weather global shifts, making it more competitive and sustainable in the years ahead. Creative BC will continue to adapt Amplify BC programs each year to meet the changing needs of the music industry as part of B.C.’s economic recovery.

Amplify BC programs serve B.C. artists, live music presenters, music companies, and the development of the music industry. The B.C. government established Amplify BC in 2018, and continues to launch programs each year after extensive consultations with the music industry. Creative BC also has established partnerships with Music BC and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council to support the development of B.C.’s music industry.

Read the Amplify BC 2019/20 – 2020/21 Impact Report: Adapting and Moving Forward to learn about the impacts of this provincial investment through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources

Funding Program Recipients

View previous years’ music funding recipients in the Creative BC Knowledge Hub.

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Music BC

Learn about programs offered by the province’s music industry membership association.

First Peoples’ Cultural Council

Discover programs and initiatives for Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs.

Applying Logo Recognition

All recipients are required to apply Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia’s logo.

Grant Coaching

One-hour grant coaching sessions are available for applicants from underrepresented groups and regions of B.C. for Career Development and Live Music programs. 

Funding Recipient Profiles