FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: May 25, 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 pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. The new First Up With RBCx Music performance series (pictured) is now accepting submissions.
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
FACTOR Songwriting Development Program
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development Grants
Applications for FACTOR Juried Sound Recording
Applications open for Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund for music documentaries
Applications to showcase at M for Montreal
Applications for First Up With RBCxMusic
Applications for MVP Project
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Americana Music fest and conference, Nashville, TN
Sing! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
Halifax Pop Explosion 2020, Halifax, NS
M for Montreal, Montreal, PQ
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PE
Artist Lounge at TD ColiseumCourtesy Photo
Vinyl Room at TD ColiseumCourtesy Photo