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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...
FPCC Indigenous Arts Grants Now Open: apply by September 30, 2022!
The First Peoples' Cultural Council is now accepting applications for FPCC arts grants and programs from B.C. First Nations artists and organizations, and Indigenous residents of B.C. Several new music and art-focused grant programs for individuals, organizations, and...
Keychange development program supports women and gender minorities in the music industry: apply by September 28, 2022!
Are you an exceptional artist or music business professional who identifies as female, or as a gender minority? Are you looking for mentorship, professional development, and industry exposure? Keychange is a movement fighting for a sustainable music industry. It...
REEL Earth Day Challenge – Spring 2022 Update
In the 2022 REEL Earth Day Challenge, the BC film industry came together and raised $108,860 to support the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. Together, with the help of sponsors and production teams, we helped fund 7 transformational projects. The Reel Earth Day...
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
Function Festival’s inaugural launch celebrates BIPOC excellence and all-ages access in Victoria, B.C.
Jocelyn Pettit charts adventurous new musical paths with Wind Rose album release
Mentorship, skills development, and meaningful representation offered to violin and fiddle students at the Serena Eades Academy of Music
Jodie B’s “Human” music video release inspires renewed connection between us and the natural world
Blue Light Studio champions process, product, and performance opportunities for B.C. musicians
OXLIP explores myth, mysticism, and musical legacy through new folk album release
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
