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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Nov. 12, 2018

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. Dec. 21 is the deadline for submissions to showcase at JunoFest 2019 in London, ON.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Nov. 12, 2018

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

 


 

15-Nov-18

Applications for Radio Starmaker Fund

 


 

14-Nov-18

Applications for MusiCounts Band Aid program

 


 

21-Dec-18

Showcase applications for JunoFest 2019, London, ON, March 15-16

 


 

7-Jan-18

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

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

25-Nov-2-Dec-18

Saskatchewan Music Week and Summit, Regina, SK

 


 

30-Nov-1 -Dec -18

Canadian Folk Music Awards, Calgary, AB

 


 

8-17-March-19

South By Southwest festival and conference, Austin, TX

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6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

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Divide Between Québec Institutions, Artists and Consumers Grows as Government Debates French Music Streaming Quotas

A new survey measures attitudes around Bill 109, which would require digital platforms to prioritize French-language cultural content.

Debate over Québec’s Bill 109 is resurfacing with new force, as fresh consumer data adds a critical layer to the conversation.

A Léger survey released in late November shows that most Québec music streaming users oppose government intervention in determining what music appears on digital platforms — a notable finding as the province continues to deliberate on the bill.

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