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News
Creative Pathways welcomes all British Columbians to get into #BCFilm
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada – People seeking careers in B.C.'s motion picture industry now have a single point of access to knowledge and networks for entry, with distinctive equity opportunities for people from systemically excluded groups. Activity levels across B.C.'s...
Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar – May 25, 2022
On May 25, 2022, Talent MATCH will host Jules André-Brown (a leadership consultant, and an appointed member of the BC Arts Council) for a discussion about student leadership and entrepreneurship in the museums, arts, and culture sectors. This free webinar will take...
Now Available: Free Carbon Calculator Training with Reel Green™
Reel Green™ now offers free Carbon Calculator training for all film industry professionals in British Columbia and Canada. Derived from one of the motion picture industry’s leading carbon calculators, albert, Reel Green™ has adapted a carbon calculator for British...
Province of BC supports the recovery of B.C.’s music sector with a $2.5 million boost to the Amplify BC program
Province bolsters support for live music events Province of British Columbia NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022TACS0031-000746 May 18, 2022 Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport VICTORIA – The Province is supporting the recovery of B.C.’s live music sector...
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 2018-2019 Impact Report: From Idea to Implementation to learn about the impacts of this provincial investment. 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: May 11, 2022
Rolling intake until March 1, 2023
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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 B.C. Grant coaches can provide feedback on your applications for Amplify BC programs.
This includes artists and companies from and serving the following groups:
- Indigenous peoples
- The Black community
- People of Colour
- Deaf and Disability community, and those who live with chronic illness, or who are neurodiverse
- LGBTQ2IA+ 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)
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES:
1. Sign up for grant coaching session by following the links below.
2. Read the guidelines and start writing your grant application before your appointment, and come with specific questions. Share your saved application link or application materials with your grant coach, to receive feedback on your draft.
3. You are limited to ONE grant coaching session. Please do not sign up for multiple sessions with multiple coaches.
Specific grant coaching schedules and timings will be announced in tandem with forthcoming program launch dates. Check back here for updates.
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
Turning the High Beams on the Sunshine Coast’s musical dreams
The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra bridges musical worlds with “Music From the Heart” on June 11, 2022
Fort Langley Jazz Festival Announces Headliners
Headbanging from Stage to Suplex in Armstrong: Live Music program funding enables local metal festival to thrive
With support from Amplify BC’s Career Development Program, re:Naissance Opera charts a powerful new course for equity, representation, and relevance
Career Development support enables deep friendship, powerful musicality, and Reconciliation to flourish through The Lake / n’-ha-a-itk
With support from Amplify BC, Thick as Thieves Entertainment wins back audiences and fosters industry goodwill
Amplify BC supports the music industry with $1.5M through Creative BC for Career Development and Record in BC projects
With support from Amplify BC’s Career Development program, OurGlassZoo invites audiences to listen to their way into a more connected world.
Investment from Amplify BC’s Music Company Development program enables the Table Tutors DJ Academy to thrive post-pandemic.
