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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Jan. 7, 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. Registration is now open for the International Live Music Conference (pictured) in London in March.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Jan. 7, 2019

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

 


 

7-Jan-19

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

 


 

25-Jan-19

Applications for Midem Artist Accelerator Program

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

7-9-Feb-19

Megaphono festival and conference, Ottawa, ON

 


 

13-17-Feb-19

Folk Alliance International conference, Montreal, PQ

 


 

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

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16-18-Aug-19

DIY Musician Conference, Austin, TX

 


 

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Céline Dion performs during her first concert of a series at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on Sept. 12, 2026.
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Céline Dion performs during her first concert of a series at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on Sept. 12, 2026.
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