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Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Funding for Quebec music and variety businesses
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The maximum annual aid reaches $90,000 for management activities and $90,000 for project support. The program supports music and variety enterprises in Quebec for artist management, content production, promotion, marketing, and related digital activities.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Music or variety content production.
- Artist management activities.
- Promotion and marketing of music or variety projects.
- Production of live music or variety shows.
- Tour support for eligible performances.
Documents Needed
- SOD@ccès application form
- Company declaration form
- Financial statements
- Shareholding and directors information
- Master file documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Music production companies.
- Variety show production companies.
- Artist management companies.
- Record labels.
- Artist-entrepreneurs.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not incorporated at the time of application.
- Companies applying for self-management support as shareholder-artists.
- Projects based on soundtracks for films, television, dance, or theatre.
- Single-performance shows and large-scale shows outside the regular venue circuit.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to music or variety content production.
- Costs related to show production and touring.
- Promotion and marketing expenses, including digital promotion.
- Management-related project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Film, television, dance, or theatre soundtracks.
- Projects where the recording is only an accompaniment.
- Single-performance shows.
- Large-scale shows outside the regular professional venue circuit.
- Self-management applications by shareholder-artists.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of the application presentation (5 points).
- Financial health and ability to deliver the projects (15 points).
- Quality of contracts (10 points).
- Past achievements and digital presence (10 points).
- Commercial potential, artistic quality, originality, partnerships, and diffusion potential (10 points each).
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the file
- Complete the required forms and templates.
- Gather the supporting documents required by the program.
- Step 2: Access SOD@ccès
- Create a user profile or log in.
- Select the correct program number for your stream.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Fill out the online form.
- Upload all required documents to the portal.
- Submit the application through SOD@ccès.
- Step 4: Close the file if funded
- Submit the final use report and any requested supporting documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC after submission through SOD@ccès.
- Complete files are assessed by internal and external committees.
- SODEC may request additional supporting documents during processing.
- Approved applicants must comply with program terms and later submit a final use report.
Additional information
- Only one application per SODEC fiscal year.
- Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
- The balance is paid after the use report is approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support Program
What is the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support?
The maximum annual aid reaches $90,000 for management activities and $90,000 for project support. The program supports music and variety enterprises in Quebec for artist management, content production, promotion, marketing, and related digital activities.
Who is eligible for the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support program?
To be eligible for the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support program, you must:
Incorporated Quebec company.
Meets the stream’s revenue threshold.
Has required artist contracts.
What expenses are eligible under Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support?
Music or variety content production.
Artist management activities.
Promotion and marketing of music or variety projects.
Production of live music or variety shows.
Tour support for eligible performances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Varietes@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support available?
The Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support?
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)