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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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Music Biz Headlines: Buffy Sainte-Marie Returns Order of Canada, Drake's 'Not Like Us' Legal Saga Continues

Meanwhile, Canadian music responds to heightened tensions with the United States, Leonard Cohen's memorabilia hits the auction block, Grammy-winning Canadian producer Boi-1da teams up with Canada Soccer and more in this look at the big stories of the week.

There are a number of ongoing stories that have made headlines this week in Canada. While the Junos and Polaris Prize consider what to do next, Buffy Sainte-Marie has returned her Order of Canada. Drake, meanwhile, has dropped his case against iHeartMedia, but continues in his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. As the tariffs kick in between the United States and Canada, homegrown associations drum up support for Canadian music.

Those are only a few of the storylines we're following. Here are the other stories making headlines this week.

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