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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.

 


 

Grants and Funding Deadlines

 

Now open

SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program

 


 

21-Dec-18

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

 


 

7-Jan-18

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

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

13-17-Feb-19

Folk Alliance International conference, Montreal, PQ

 


 

8-17-March-19

South By Southwest festival and conference, Austin, TX

 


 

6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

1-5-May-19

East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI

 


 

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Weezer Enlist The Shins & Silversun Pickups for 2026 ‘The Gathering’ Arena Tour

The tour news comes ahead of the release of Weezer's new song "Shine Again," from yet-untitled 16th studio album, their first with Reprise/Warner.

Gather ’round, Weezer fans: On Thursday (March 26), the veteran rockers announced a 32-city arena tour called The Gathering, inviting The Shins and Silversun Pickups to join them on the road this fall.

The tour begins and ends in the band’s home base of California, kicking off Sept. 8 in Sacramento and wrapping Oct. 24 in Los Angeles.

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