FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: March 30, 2020
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. Keep in mind that COVID-19 fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. The 2020 CMAOntario Awards (pictured) have been moved to October.
By Kerry Doole
Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines
CIMA Road Gold certification. Awarded to artists selling at least 25K tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over a 12-month period
Grants and Funding Deadlines
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program
Canada Council Grants
Applications for Project WILD
Applications for Mundial Montreal
Applications open for MVP Project
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Midem conference, Cannes, FR
CMW fest and conference, Toronto, ON
Americana Music fest and conference, Nashville, TN
Polaris Gala, The Carlu, Toronto, ON
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
Contact East 2020, Moncton, NB
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
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