The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

New Partnership Between BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective

New Partnership Between BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective

The BC Touring Council (BCTC) and the BC Music Festival Collective (BCMFC) are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership that brings both organizations together to support live performing arts presenters and music, arts and cultural festivals in British Columbia.

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Inspired at the Chan: Call For Proposals

Inspired at the Chan: Call For Proposals

The Chan Centre is thrilled to announce their call for proposals for the 2023-2024 season of “Inspired at the Chan”.

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Applications Open for 'Into the Act' Funding Program

Into the Act provides financial assistance to presenters in BC to create opportunities for emerging BC artists from all disciplines and genres.

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New Funding Opportunity for BC Music Companies

The Music Company program by Creative BC supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of B.C.’s music companies through investing in business development activities.

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Take the CMC BC Survey for a Chance to Win

The Canadian Music Centre BC is asking people to fill out their survey in order to gain insights into the community and in an effort to seek better engagement in the future.

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Apply to FACTOR's Artist Development Subsidy Until September 8

FACTOR’s Artist Development window is open and accepting applications until September 8, 2022, 5:00 p.m. ET.

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Open Call for Performing Artists at Pacific Contact 2023

Open Call for Performing Artists at Pacific Contact 2023

The BC Touring Council (BCTC) invites artists interested in touring in BC in 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 to apply to showcase at Pacific Contact 2023.

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Performing Arts Opportunities at Showcase at Pacific Contact 2023

Performing Arts Opportunities at Showcase at Pacific Contact 2023

The BC Touring Council is accepting applications to showcase at Pacific Contact 2023.

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Call for Artist Applications for South by Southwest Music Festival 2023

Call for Artist Applications for South by Southwest Music Festival 2023

Now through October 7, 2022, apply for the opportunity to perform at the SXSW Music Festival, taking place in Austin, TX, in March 2023. As a Showcasing Artist, you’ll gain unparalleled access to an audience of industry professionals, international media, and new fans.

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Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Offered as part of the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP), this grant program at FACTOR aims to keep Canadian-owned music venues and concert promoters operating during this period of continued recovery for the sector.

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100 Collective presents Culture Con 22 in Kelowna, BC

100 Collective presents Culture Con 22 in Kelowna, BC

Culture Con is a 4-day conference style event presented by 100 Collective on July 14-17 in Kelowna, BC. This event is meant to promote local talent and accelerate the careers of independent artists.

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Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Join Music BC and Talking Stick Festival for Indigenous-led music events on June 25!

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BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC’s first annual Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration is happening this Sunday, June 19!

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Emerging Music Talent Can Apply For Demo Recording Program

Emerging Music Talent Can Apply For Demo Recording Program

The Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in the Province of B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers.

Artists and producers can apply together for a $2,000 grant to cover 100% of recording expenses for one to two songs.

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Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications from B.C.-based musicians are welcomed until May 15 for a new “artist intensive accelerator” multi-stage program.

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Community Input Sought for Surrey Music Strategy

Community Input Sought for Surrey Music Strategy

Input will help create sustainable, actionable, and measurable recommendations that support the short and long-term development of music in Surrey.

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

On February 1, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the launch of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. This new temporary funding program will provide $60 million to help workers in the live performance sector.

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Creative Okanagan Releases Central Okanagan Music Strategy

Creative Okanagan Releases Central Okanagan Music Strategy

Built from over 1,100 survey responses, 41 personal interviews, 9 focus groups and the UpBeat Music Summit, the first ever Central Okanagan Music Strategy is complete.

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All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

On September 8, the Directors Guild of Canada hosted a virtual town hall where candidates from the five major national parties addressed the future of the audiovisual industry — television, music, radio, streaming and more.

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CAPACOA Releases Report on Data Governance in Performing Arts

CAPACOA has issued its new report, a culmination of exploratory activities to develop a governance framework for open and shared data in the performing arts sector.

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