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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: May 27, 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. The Americana festival and conference in Nashville (pictured) has become a key event for the roots music sector.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: May 27, 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

 


 

31-May-19

Applications for CIMA Canadian Blast, Americana fest, Nashville

 


 

28-Jun-19

Submissions for Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, April 3-4, 2020

 


 

28-Jun-19

Applications for Artist Entrepreneur West, Calgary, AB, Nov. 4 - Dec. 6

 


 

2-Aug-19

Submissions for it's Your Shot Contest

 


 

17-Oct-19

Applications for FACTOR Artist Development, Juried Sound Recording programs

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

4-7-June-19

MIDEM, Cannes

 


 

7-16-June

North by Northeast festival and conference, Toronto, ON

 


 

10-15-Sept

Americana Festival and Conference, Nashville, TN

 


 

2-6 -Oct-19

Breakout west, Whitehorse, YK

 


 

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Melissa Bubb-Clarke Joins Live Nation Canada as Chief Commercial Officer

The influential Canadian executive is leaving Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, where she oversaw programming and production in live entertainment, including the high-profile concerts at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.

A powerful Canadian executive is making a move to Live Nation Canada.

Melissa Bubb-Clarke is leaving her role as SVP of Music & Live Events at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment for a leadership role at the juggernaut promoter. She'll serve as Chief Commercial Officer at Live Nation Canada, leading the company's commercial business in the country.

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