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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Aug. 31, 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. Megaphono is now accepting showcase applications.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Aug. 31, 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

 


 

30-Sep-18

Showcase applications for Megaphono fest, Ottawa, ON, Feb. 7-9

 


 

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

 

4-7-Sept-18

BigSound conference, Brisbane, Australia

 


 

6-9-Sept-18

CCMA Country Music Week and Gala Awards, Hamilton, ON

 


 

11-16-Sept-18

Americana festival and conference, Nashville, TN

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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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Neil Young at David Suzuki Foundation Concert in Vancouver
Christopher Edmonstone/David Suzuki Foundation

Neil Young at David Suzuki Foundation Concert in Vancouver

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Music Biz Headlines: Neil Young Makes a Surprise Appearance at David Suzuki Benefit Concert, Drake's U.S. Chart Records

Also this week: Toronto arena venues implement changes, Eagles guitarist Don Felder opens up for Guess Who shows and a famed Hamilton studio turns 50.

The release of a trio of new albums has set multiple chart records for Drake on both sides of the border while adding more entries into his book of records, while a surprise guest appearance by Neil Young at a birthday celebration for Canadian eco-hero David Suzuki also makes news. Justin Bieber also makes history at the American Music Awards.

Elsewhere, a Prince cover of a Beatles classic attracts Macca's attention and a CRTC Canadian content tax on major streaming services sparks controversy.

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