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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 28, 2026
- Closing date : March 26, 2026
Location
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
$2,000 support for new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in B.C. It funds demo recordings and mentorship with a local 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
Timeline
- Open Date : January 28, 2026
- Closing date : March 26, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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 artist-producer agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New and emerging artists
- B.C.-based producers
- Artists from systemically excluded groups
Who is not eligible
- Established artists
- 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
- Producer-related recording costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- EPs, album projects, and remixes
- Self-produced projects
- Standalone mixing or mastering projects
- Activities outside B.C.
- Projects without mentorship
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
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
- Approved projects require a funding agreement and final report
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.
- Results are available approximately 12 weeks after the deadline.
- A final report is required to receive the last payment.
- Creative BC may request a funding agreement before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Demo Recording Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Demo Recording. 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 Demo Recording?
$2,000 support for new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in B.C. It funds demo recordings and mentorship with a local 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 an 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.