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Function Festival’s inaugural launch celebrates BIPOC excellence and all-ages access in Victoria, B.C.
Being a two-time Olympian and bronze medalist, Charity Williams is no stranger to the big stage. This time, the stage happens to be both literal and metaphorical: it refers to her role as the lead organizer for the inaugural Function Festival, taking place on August...
Jocelyn Pettit charts adventurous new musical paths with Wind Rose album release
Hailing from coastal British Columbia, Jocelyn Pettit is a musician who seeks to connect people through music. Through her work, she celebrates cultural heritage and traditions, and uplifts creativity. Utilizing her talents of fiddle playing, composing, singing, and...
Apply to Join the ArtStarts 2023/24 Artist Directory!
Are you an artist interested in working with young people in schools across B.C.? Apply to join the ArtStarts Artist Directory, offered by ArtStarts in Schools, for the 2023/24 school year! Want to know more? An online Learning Lab will be offered on August 9, 2022,...
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 2021/22 recipients and watch previously funded music videos. Subscribe to Creative BC’s Music Industry Newsletter for announcements regarding future program launches, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
The application deadline for each of these programs was June 23, 2022. Results will be communicated to all applicants in September 2022.
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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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
