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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Feb. 25, 2019

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. NXNE (pictured) in Toronto turns 25 in June.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Feb. 25, 2019

By Kerry Doole

Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines

 

Now Open

CIMA Road Gold certification. Awarded to artists selling at least 25K tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over a12-month period.

 


 

Grants and Funding Deadlines

 

Now open

SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program

 


 

1-Feb-19

Applications reopen for SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Grants

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

5-8-March-19

International Live Music Conference, London, UK

 


 

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

 


 

4-7-June-19

MIDEM, Cannes

 


 

7-16-June

North by Northeast festival and conference, Toronto, ON

 


 

6-9-Nov-19

iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik, Iceland

 


 

13-17-Nov-19

indie Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

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