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New Dawn 2023 Call for Entries
New Dawn is an international film production fund aimed to support a larger diversity of voices and perspectives. A combined effort by 10 European and Canadian public film funds, New Dawn was launched in May 2022 at the Cannes Festival. The first selection was...
Cannes Indigenous Co-Production Forum – Call for Participants
The Indigenous Screen Office is hosting an Indigenous co-production forum at the Festival de Cannes, May 16 to 27, 2023. Experienced producers may apply to participate in-person at the forum on May 18, 2023, an opportunity designed to connect and explore future...
Martini Film Studios uses 100% Renewable Natural Gas
Earlier last year, Martini Film Studios announced its entire studio moving to operating entirely on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Langley-based studio is the first film studio in British Columbia to sign up for this carbon-neutral energy innovation supported by...
On April 13, 2021, the B.C. government announced a renewed investment for Amplify BC to support the recovery and growth of B.C.’s music industry. People and companies in B.C.’s music industry can plan for the future with $22.5 million dedicated to the sector over the next three years. 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 will deliver funding through four streams serving 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. Subscribe to Creative BC’s Music Industry Newsletter for announcements regarding future program launches, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.
Amplify BC Programs
Music Industry Initiatives
Supports initiatives that grow and develop B.C.’s music ecosystem.
Opens: February 15, 2023
Rolling intake until March 1, 2024
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Record in BC
This program attracts established out-of-province artists to record at B.C. studios and with B.C. producers.
Opens: August 3, 2022
Rolling intake until November 30, 2022
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Career Development
Supports the careers of emerging and established artists in B.C., funding sound recordings, music videos + marketing initiatives.
Opens: September 7, 2022
Deadline: October 19, 2022
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Live Music
Supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences, and artists.
Opens: September 14, 2022
Deadline: October 26, 2022
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Music Company
Supports the sustainability, growth and capacity of B.C.’s music companies.
Opens: November 2, 2022
Deadline: December 14, 2022
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Past Recipients
View previous years’ music funding recipients in the Knowledge Hub. You’ll also find industry contacts, vendors, and more.
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Resources
Grant Coaching Sessions
One-hour grant coaching sessions are available for new and previously unsuccessful applicants from underrepresented groups and regions of BC. Grant coaches can provide input on your applications for Amplify BC programs.
This includes artists and companies from and serving the following groups:
- Indigenous peoples
- Black community
- People of Colour
- Deaf and Disability community, and those who live with chronic illness or are neurodiverse
- 2SLGBTQIA+, and gender diverse
This also includes people from underrepresented regions of BC:
- Cariboo
- Kootenay
- Nechako
- North Coast
- Northeast
- Thompson / Okanagan
- Vancouver Island and Coast (excluding the Capital Regional District / City of Victoria)
Visit the Career Development and Live Music program pages for current grant coaching opportunities.
Applying logo recognition for funding recipients
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Other Funding Opportunities
Music BC
Learn about programs offered by the province’s music industry membership association.
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First Peoples' Cultural Council
Discover programs and initiatives for Indigenous artists, recording professionals and artist entrepreneurs
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Funding Recipient Profiles
Cellar Music Group’s investments in jazz music and musicians enables creativity and opportunity to thrive
Kathara Collective breathes new life into traditional songs of history, home, and community
UWIDO creates industry access, opportunity, and connection for BIPOC musical artists
Crack Cloud’s mixed-media perspective on harm reduction creates musical catharsis for listeners
Music on Main forges community and elevates artists through inclusive programming that lets audiences listen, together
Wallgrin’s layered musical world beckons anew to listeners via ‘Yet Again The Wheel Turns’ album release
Inaugural Jade Music Festival poised to electrify local audiences with an international approach to Chinese-language music
Route 97’s ‘road culture’ of live performance unlocks opportunity for regional B.C. artists and audiences
Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angel’s Bone” opera on human trafficking set to grace B.C. stages in November 2022
The 2022 Chutzpah! Festival offers comedy, musicality, and community from November 3 – 24, 2022
Yvonne Kushe’s Unchained album release shares personal stories inspired by global connections
