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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Dec. 3, 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 Canadian roots music community is excited by the arrival of the Folk Alliance International conference in Montreal in February.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Dec. 3, 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) throughout any 12 months.

Full info here

 

 

Grants and Funding Deadlines

 

Now open

SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program

Full info here

 

 

21-Dec-18

Showcase applications for JunoFest 2019, London, ON, March 15-16

Full info here

 

 

7-Jan-18

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

Full info here

 

 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

13-17-Feb-19

Folk Alliance International conference, Montreal, PQ

Full info here

 

 

8-17-March-19

South By Southwest festival and conference, Austin, TX

Full info here

 

 

6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

Full info here

 

 

1-5-May-19

East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI

Full info here

 

 

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