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Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3
Funding for Quebec music and variety businesses
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2023
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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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
- 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
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.
Contacts
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 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 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:
Incorporated Quebec company.
Meets the stream’s revenue threshold.
Has required artist contracts.
What expenses are eligible under Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?
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 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)