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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Nov. 5, 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 deadline for submissions for the 2019 Juno Awards is Friday.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Nov. 5, 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

 


 

9-Nov-18

Submissions for 2019 Juno Awards nominations

 


 

15-Nov-18

Applications for Radio Starmaker Fund

 


 

14-Nov-08

Applications for MusiCounts Band Aid program

 


 

7-Jan-09

Showcase applications for CMW 2019, Toronto, ON, May 6-12

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

 

6-11-Nov-18

Indie Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

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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