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Demo Recording
Support for emerging B.C. artists recording demos
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The Demo Recording materials now show the application form, supporting documents, contact details, and info-session details, including an open period from January 28, 2026 to March 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The Demo Recording materials now show the application form, supporting documents, contact details, and info-session details, including an open period from January 28, 2026 to March 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time.
Demo Recording application details updated
The Demo Recording materials now show the application form alongside the guidelines, sample form, and supporting templates, and they add contact details for Lu Slone with phone 236-466-1464 and email lslone@creativebc.com. The open period is now shown as January 28, 2026 to March 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time, and the page also lists an online info session on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Time plus planned in-person sessions in Vancouver and Surrey for March 2026.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
$2,000 support for new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in British Columbia. It funds demo recordings and mentorship with a B.C.-based producer for one to two songs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 100,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentorship and the creation of 1-2 demo recordings with a local B.C.-based producer
- Demo recordings of original songs or compositions
- Arrangements or interpretations of existing works for classical, jazz, opera, and other genres where this is common practice
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Completed Self-ID form by both the artist and the producer associated with the application
- Music sample(s), in the form of lyrics, audio sample (mp3), video, score, or scratch track
- Artist Pitch and Producer Pitch
- Signed agreement between the artist and the producer and Producer CV; Business Statement of Registration, Certificate of Incorporation, or GST Number if the producer is applying as a business
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Joint application between an artist and a producer
- Artists can apply as the artist on a project
- Producers can apply as the producer on a project
Who is not eligible
- Self-produced artists, particularly in electronic genres, cannot apply to pay and produce themselves
- Artists who have received the Career Development grant are ineligible in Demo Recording as the artist
- Artists may receive only one Demo Recording grant over the lifetime of the program
Eligible expenses
- Recording expenses for one to two songs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project activities that take place outside of B.C.
- Self-produced projects where the artist is also applying as the sole producer
- Standalone mixing or mastering projects
- EPs, album projects, or remixes
- Projects without a mentorship component; any work that contains elements of serious or gratuitous violence, sexual violence or exploitation, obscene, indecent or pornographic content within the meaning of the Criminal Code, or elements which are libelous or in any other way unlawful
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Artist Pitch
- Producer Pitch
- Mentorship
- Creative Content
- Evaluation is competitive and comparative, based on the applications submitted and the funding available
How to apply
- Submit an online application form by March 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM, PT
- If you have limited access to the internet or connectivity issues, contact Creative BC staff to arrange a printable/hard-copy application form that can be submitted by the deadline, via regular post
- If you have a disability or accessibility need, contact Creative BC staff a minimum of two weeks prior to the deadline for support in preparing an application
- After submitting the application, complete the self-identification form emailed to each person specified by April 8, 2026
Processing and Agreement
- Results will be available approximately 12 weeks after the deadline
- All applicants will receive their application results by email
- To complete the final report and receive the balance of funding, applicants must submit the Online Final Report, signed studio/mentorship log, and delivery of completed demo recordings
- Approved Creative BC and Province of BC joint logo placement(s) are required if applicable
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Demo Recording Program
What is the Demo Recording?
$2,000 support for new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in British Columbia. It funds demo recordings and mentorship with a B.C.-based producer for one to two songs.
How much funding can be received?
Demo Recording Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Demo Recording program?
To be eligible for the Demo Recording program, you must:
New and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in B.C.
Artists with a commitment to music creation and clear, achievable goals
Projects with a B.C.-based producer and production work done in B.C.
What expenses are eligible under Demo Recording?
Mentorship and the creation of 1-2 demo recordings with a local B.C.-based producer
Demo recordings of original songs or compositions
Arrangements or interpretations of existing works for classical, jazz, opera, and other genres where this is common practice
Who can I contact for more information about the Demo Recording?
You can contact Creative BC by email at lslone@creativebc.com or by phone at 236-466-1464.
Where is the Demo Recording available?
The Demo Recording program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Demo Recording?
Demo Recording is funded by Creative BC, City of Vancouver