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.
By Kerry Doole
Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines
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
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program
Showcase applications for CMW, Toronto, ON, May 6-12
Applications for Midem Artist Accelerator Program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Megaphono festival and conference, Ottawa, ON
Folk Alliance International conference, Montreal, PQ
International Live Music Conference, London, UK
South By Southwest festival and conference, Austin, TX
Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON
East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI
DIY Musician Conference, Austin, TX
Matthew Burnett (left) and Jordan Evans photographed in Makati, Philippines in 2026.Devante Browne
Santasha Cato (left) and Sadboi
Ron Nizamov (left) with Casper TNG
Tara Barnes (right) with Tia Wood (middle)
Crispin Day and Good Kid
Sarah Fenton
Roya Abdi and team with Jade LeMac
Wes Marskell and David Fulop
Michael Powell and Katie Tupper
Michael Sayegh
Isaac Markinson
Josh Herman
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