Supporting & Empowering Music Professionals In British Columbia
Music BC Travel Grants
- Artist Travel Grants
- Business Travel Grants
Let's Hear it Live Micro Grants
Music BC’s Let’s Hear It! Live BC micro grants provide assistance to BC based artists, venues, promoters, music organizers and entrepreneurs to present unique musical experiences that will engage audiences across the Lower Mainland and in communities throughout the province of BC.
PROGRAM GOALS
- Celebrate local music, build community and support creativity
- Create inclusive, safe spaces where music can flourish focusing on the rich diversity of our province.
- Grow community by promoting local music and creating connections between local musicians, promoters, BIAs and the music industry at large.
- Present music in a variety of venues, across B.C.
- Open opportunities for local musicians to connect with new audiences.
Showcasing Series
- International Showcase Opportunities
- Domestic Showcase Opportunities
How-To Series
With support from Creative BC, FACTOR, Ryan Beedie and Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, Music BC Industry Association is pleased to launch the PHOENIX Training & Professional Development Program as part of Music BC’s How-To Series.
Phoenix program was developed to help BC music industry professionals navigate the ever-changing music industry landscape with its evolving business models, income streams and priorities. The program is designed for time-poor, mid-career music professionals, who want to optimize their business models for growth, offering participants the opportunity to work with experienced mentors and advisors.
Canadian Songwriting Challenge
The Bell Media Canadian Songwriter Challenge is a two-day songwriting retreat hosted by NIMBUS School of Recording. The program includes but not limited to:
- Co-Writing Sessions with participating songwriters
- Songwriting mentorships from nationally recognized songwriters
- Production of demo recording of all songs co-written during the program
- Educational panels and workshops on songwriting and the business of songwriting