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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Oct. 22, 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 head to Charlottetown next May.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Oct. 22, 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

 


 

25-Oct-18

Showcase applications for SXSW 2019, Austin, TX, March 11-17

 


 

1-Nov-18

Applications for MVP Project funding for music videos

 


 

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

 


 

30-Nov-1 -Dec -18

Canadian Folk Music Awards, Calgary, AB

 


 

1-5-May-19

East Coast Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI

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6-12 -May-19

Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON

 


 

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Music Biz Headlines: Neil Young Plays Rare Hometown Solo Show, Drake Announces OVO Fest

In the news this week: Michael Bublé signs with the Florida Panthers, the continuing fallout of the Tory Lanez shooting case, Canada’s largest four telecoms deal with long-term debt and more.

This week Neil Young made headlines at home and abroad by playing a solo benefit concert in Lakefield, Ontario, an area he grew up in. Despite inclement weather, he enthralled his faithful fans.

Also this week, the hockey playoffs give defunct hard rock band Triumph a boost, Michael Bublé signs with the Panthers for a good cause and Drake announces the return of his hometown OVO Fest.

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