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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Nov. 26, 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. The East Coast Music Awards set up shop in Charlottetown next May.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Nov. 26, 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

 


 

27-Nov-18

Video submissions for CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge

 


 

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

 


 

6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

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1-5-May-19

East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI

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From left: GIVĒON, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simon Gebrelul photographed by Diwang Valdez on December 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Styling by Yashua Simmons. Barbering by Moe Harb. Hair Braiding for Gilgeous-Alexander by Alysha Bonadie. Grooming by Teresa Luz. On-Site Production by Laela Zadeh.

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