FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: April 22, 2019
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. The fall deadline for two FACTOR programs (pictured) has been announced.
By Kerry Doole
Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines
CIMA Road Gold certification. Awarded to artists selling at least 25K tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over a12-month period.
Grants and Funding Deadlines
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program
Applications to showcase at CAPACOA, Ottawa, Nov. 13-17
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development, Juried Sound Recording programs
Applications to showcase at Canada House, Reeperbahn 2019, Hamburg, Sept. 18-21
Applications for Radio Starmaker Fund
Applications for CIMA Canadian Blast, Americana fest, Nashville
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development, Juried Sound Recording programs
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON
East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI
MIDEM, Cannes
North by Northeast festival and conference, Toronto, ON
Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik
Indie Week
Rogers Stadium during a rainy walkthrough in 2025.Courtesy Photo