Billboard Canada FYI Calendar Of Deadlines, Dec. 21, 2023: BreakOut West Submissions Are Open
A roundup of deadlines for festivals, grants, conferences and other music business opportunities.
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Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines
CIMA Road Gold certification. Awarded to artists selling at least 25K tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over a 12-month period - now open
Grants and Funding Deadlines
Canada Council Grants - now open
FACTOR Songwriter Development Program - now open
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund - now open
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants - now open
Deadline to apply to showcase at NXNE, Toronto - Jan. 14, 2024
Deadline to apply to showcase at BreakOut West 2024 - Jan. 28, 2024
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
UK Americana Music Week, London - Jan. 22-25, 2024
Folk Alliance, Kansas City - Feb. 21-25, 2024
SXSW festival and conference, Austin, TX - Mar. 8-16, 2024
2024 Juno Week and Awards, Halifax, NS - Mar. 21-24, 2024
Canadian Folk Music Awards, St. John's, NL - Apr. 4-7, 2024
East Coast Music Week & Awards, Charlottetown, PEI - May 1-5, 2024
Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON - Jun. 3-5, 2024
North By Northeast festival, Toronto, ON - Jun. 12-16, 2024
CCMA Country Music Week & Awards, Edmonton, AB - Sep. 11-14, 2024
BreakOut West festival and conference, Saskatoon, SK - Sep. 25-29, 2024