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Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3
Financial support for Quebec's music and variety industries
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) offers a grant program aimed at consolidating Quebec's music and variety industry enterprises with significant potential, supporting artist career development, and encouraging the production and distribution of diverse works. Eligible activities include musical show production and promotion, with the program considering the entirety of cultural activity-related revenues, including a minimum gross turnover requirement of $50,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and promotion of music and variety content through established companies in the industry.
- Support for the management activities of companies representing multiple artists, groups, or ensembles.
- Implementation and promotion of emerging artists, groups, or ensembles in Quebec's music and variety sector.
- Production and distribution of diverse musical or variety works, including leveraging new media platforms.
- Facilitation of live performance tours and circulation of musical or variety shows within Quebec.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Music production companies
- Variety show production companies
- Established artist management companies
- Para-industrial sector music companies
- Artist-entrepreneurs with incorporated businesses
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not incorporated at the time of application (unless the business can demonstrate continuity from an individual enterprise that operated for at least two years and has since been dissolved).
- Artist-entrepreneurs seeking support for management activities (Component 2), as self-management is not recognized and artist-shareholders cannot count as managed artists.
- Projects for soundtracks of films, television shows, dance performances, or theatre productions, or projects where the soundtrack is only an accompaniment and not the main work.
- Applicants attempting to submit more than one application per SODEC fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
- Artist-entrepreneurs seeking support for productions where another company is the producer holding the exploitation rights and financial responsibility for the project.
Eligible expenses
- Production costs associated with music or variety content.
- Promotion and marketing expenses for music or variety projects, including the production of digital promotional tools such as music videos (videoclips).
- Expenses related to the commercialization and market launch of music or variety works.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted per SODEC fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), regardless of acceptance or refusal.
- If a grant of more than $30,000 was received in the previous year, applicants must submit reviewed financial statements prepared by a CPA.
- The evaluation process for applications takes an average of 90 days, with an initial financial aid payment of 80% upon approval and the balance after validation of the usage report.
- Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of approval; extensions may be granted if agreed upon with SODEC, but late usage reports risk loss of eligibility for future submissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 . This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?
The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) offers a grant program aimed at consolidating Quebec's music and variety industry enterprises with significant potential, supporting artist career development, and encouraging the production and distribution of diverse works. Eligible activities include musical show production and promotion, with the program considering the entirety of cultural activity-related revenues, including a minimum gross turnover requirement of $50,000.
Who is eligible for the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program?
To be eligible for the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program, you must:
The company must be incorporated at the time of application.
The business must have a minimum gross revenue of $50,000 (including grants and tax credits) related to cultural activities.
What expenses are eligible under Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?
Development and promotion of music and variety content through established companies in the industry.
Support for the management activities of companies representing multiple artists, groups, or ensembles.
Implementation and promotion of emerging artists, groups, or ensembles in Quebec's music and variety sector.
Production and distribution of diverse musical or variety works, including leveraging new media platforms.
Facilitation of live performance tours and circulation of musical or variety shows within Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Varietes@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 available?
The Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?
Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)