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Demo Recording
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Latest source updateLast Update: July 12, 2026Latest change: The Demo Recording page now shows the 2026/27 intake window, an updated results notice date, and revised contact and application materials.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 12, 2026
Latest change: The Demo Recording page now shows the 2026/27 intake window, an updated results notice date, and revised contact and application materials.
Demo Recording reopened with 2026/27 dates
The Demo Recording program page now shows the 2026/27 intake as open, with applications open Wednesday, January 28, 2026 and a deadline of Wednesday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm Pacific Time. It also updates the results notice from an approximate 12-week estimate to a specific email notice date, with results sent out via email to all applicants on June 10, 2026. The page also refreshed applicant support details, including a new online info session listing, planned in-person sessions for Vancouver and Surrey in March 2026, a book-an-appointment link, and an updated application form link alongside the guidelines and scoring sheet. The contact email is now displayed in obfuscated form on the page.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
March 26, 2026
Opened January 28, 2026
Location
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver
- 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
- Demo recording of original songs or compositions
- Arrangements or interpretations of existing works where common practice
- Mentorship with a local B.C. producer
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Artist Pitch
- Producer Pitch
- Music sample or scratch track
- Signed production agreement
- Creative BC self-identification form
- Producer CV
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New and emerging artists
- B.C.-based producers
- Artists from systemically excluded groups
Who is not eligible
- Self-produced projects
- Artists who already received the grant
- Previous Career Development recipients applying as artists
Eligible expenses
- Recording expenses for one to two songs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Self-produced projects
- Projects without a mentorship component
- Activities outside B.C.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed by an industry panel
- Selection is based on program priorities
- Review is competitive and comparative
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the online form.
- Prepare the artist pitch, producer pitch, music sample, and signed agreement.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Send the application through Creative BC’s online form before the deadline.
- Step 3: Complete self-identification forms
- Each person linked to the application receives a separate email to complete the form.
- Submit the self-ID forms within two weeks of the deadline.
- Step 4: Wait for results
- Applicants are notified after the review process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline
- Assessment is done by an industry panel
- Applications are scored against program priorities
- Results are sent by email about 12 weeks later
Additional information
- Results are available approximately 12 weeks after the application deadline.
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.
- In-person info sessions are planned in Vancouver and Surrey.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 26, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Demo Recording program?
To be eligible for the Demo Recording program, you must:
Joint artist-producer application
Artist from a systemically excluded group
Producer based in B.C.
What expenses are eligible under Demo Recording?
Demo recording of original songs or compositions
Arrangements or interpretations of existing works where common practice
Mentorship with a local B.C. producer
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.