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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Aug. 20, 2018

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 deadline to apply for Music BC's artist travel grants is nearing.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Aug. 20, 2018

By Kerry Doole

Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines

 

Now Open

CIMA Road Gold Certification: Applications now open. This program acknowledges the dedication and drive of Canada's touring artists and bands. It is awarded to those artists who have sold at least 25,000 tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over the course of any 12-month period

 


 

Grants and Funding Deadlines

 

Now open

SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program

 


 

31-Aug-18

Applications for Music BC Travel Grants

 


 

27-Aug-18

Applications for OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund

 


 

4-Oct-18

Applications for OMDC Music Futures

 


 

25-Oct-18

Showcase applications for SXSW 2019, Austin, TX, March 11-17

 


 

7-Jan-19

Showcase applications for CMW 2019, Toronto, ON, May 6-12

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

6-9-Sept-18

CCMA Country Music Week and Gala Awards, Hamilton, ON

 


 

24-26-Sept-18

Showcase PEI, Charlottetown, PEI

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10-14-Oct-18

BreakOut West, Kelowna, BC

 


 

3-7-Oct-18

AC# Hip-Hop Fest & Conference, Atlanta, GA

 


 

6-11-Nov-18

Indie Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

30-Nov-1 -Dec -18

Canadian Folk Music Awards, Calgary, AB

 


 

6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

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