How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 275000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-08-28T04:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Additional support for the circulation of shows?

Additional support for the circulation of shows is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

What are Additional support for the circulation of shows's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a producer of shows in music or humour. The company must have received support from SODEC's promotion or management/music publishing programs in the last fiscal year. The financial health of the applicant must have been deemed satisfactory by SODEC under these programs.

Additional support for the circulation of shows

Last Update: May 6, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for touring Quebec music and comedy performances

Additional support for the circulation of shows at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $275,000

Timeline

Closing date : August 28, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Status

Open

Overview of the Additional support for the circulation of shows program

The "Additional support for the circulation of shows" program, offered by SODEC, provides up to $60,000 per show and a maximum of $275,000 per company to support producers in presenting Quebec music and comedy performances across the province. The grant aims to reduce financial risk and facilitate the circulation of quality shows, with eligible activities including a minimum of 10 live performances, primarily outside the tour’s starting location.

Financing terms and conditions

The maximum financial aid per show is $60,000 per fiscal year.
The total maximum financial aid per company is $275,000 for all eligible shows within the fiscal year.
Bonus of $5,000 is granted for shows held in at least three remote regions, once per artist per fiscal year.
For shows in Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine, an additional 75% of travel expenses (up to $750 per person on the tour team) can be covered for one trip per artist per fiscal year.
Flat-rate assistance amounts are allocated based on distance and venue capacity, as specified in the program's financial tables.

Eligible projects & activities

Organizing and touring live music performances by Quebec artists across Quebec.
Arranging and facilitating live comedy shows by Quebec artists throughout Quebec.
Presenting live shows specifically created for young audiences (16 years and under) in Quebec.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 87,000

Jazz ensemble residency and regional theatre concerts

$ 265,000

Tour of emerging Quebec indie artists in remote regions

$ 39,000

Children’s string quartet touring elementary schools in Northern Quebec

$ 120,000

Comedy tour bringing francophone stand-up to three isolated areas

$ 105,000

Mobile children’s circus show for various rural communities

$ 47,000

Bilingual comedy duo’s inclusive shows for high schools

Eligibility criteria of the Additional support for the circulation of shows program

The applicant must be a producer of shows in the fields of music or comedy.
The company must have received, during SODEC’s most recent fiscal year, support from either the program for promotion assistance for music and show companies or the program for management and music publishing assistance.
The applicant’s financial health must have been deemed satisfactory as part of the evaluation in one of these programs.

Who is eligible?

Show producers in the music and comedy sectors
Companies supporting artists in music or comedy (including management and music publishing companies)
Show agents or managers representing developing artists in music or comedy

Who is not eligible

Producers of benefit or charitable events and corporate shows.
Companies organizing showcase performances (vitrines de spectacles).
Businesses solely presenting online or virtual shows.
Producers of single-performance shows or large-scale productions (spectacle à grand déploiement).
Producers of tribute groups or musicals not featuring Quebec intellectual property.

Eligible expenses

Fixed fees for performance circulation, determined by the distance between the departure point and the venue, and venue capacity.
Flat-rate amounts for performances as part of a main act or supporting act, meeting program requirements.
Bonuses for performances held in at least three remote regions.
Additional travel cost reimbursement (up to 75% of travel expenses, to a per-person maximum) for performances in Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine for artists, musicians, technicians, tour directors, and instrument handlers.

Eligible geographic areas

All regions within Quebec
Specific remote regions: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, and Nord-du-Québec
City of Montreal
City of Québec (Quebec City)
For certain cases, neighboring municipalities in Ontario and New Brunswick within 30 km of the Quebec border (if associated with Quebec tour stops)
Fermont and Îles-de-la-Madeleine (with specific travel support conditions)

How to apply to the Additional support for the circulation of shows program

Confirm company eligibility

Verify that your company has received support from a SODEC promotion program for music and show companies, or from the management and music publishing support program, in the last financial year
Ensure your company's financial health was deemed satisfactory in one of these programs

Check eligible performances criteria

Ensure the show meets the criteria for eligible performances: at least 10 performances per show (with 8 located more than 30 km from the tour's starting point)
Verify that performances are music, humor, or specifically aimed at young audiences
Ensure the performances are held within the defined 12-month reference period
Confirm ticket sales minimum requirements and eligible ticketing documentation

Prepare application documents

Gather all required documentation, including professional ticketing reports, contracts, and, if needed, justification for tour schedule exceptions
Prepare detailed information on the tour, show locations, performance dates, and ticket revenue projections

Submit application on SOD@ccès portal

Submit your financial aid application via the SOD@ccès secure portal
Use program number 30-60-00 for this grant
Refer to the application guide (to be released) for detailed instructions

Await results from SODEC

Wait for SODEC to review your application after submission
Be attentive to any additional information requests during the evaluation period

Additional information

Bonuses are available for productions with performances held in at least three designated remote regions during the reference financial year.
For performances in Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine, an additional amount covering 75% of travel expenses (up to $750 per touring member) can be granted, regardless of the total funding caps.
Only one travel subsidy per artist per financial year is allowed for Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Adjacent Ontario and New Brunswick cities within 30 km of the Quebec border may be considered if part of the same touring itinerary with Quebec performances.