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Live Music
BC, Canada
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Creative BC
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The Live Music program, funded by Amplify BC, offers a maximum grant of $50,000 to support live music events and capacity-building activities in British Columbia. Eligible entities include B.C.-based festivals and venues, focusing on enhancing music tourism and providing performance opportunities.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $50,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- Applicants can receive a maximum of $50,000 across both funding streams.
- Requests exceeding $20,000 require financial statement submissions.
- The total public funding from combined sources should not exceed 75% of the budget, except for Indigenous-owned companies where it can reach 100%.
- Successful applicants receive a 75% advance payment after the execution of the funding agreement.
- The final payment of up to 25% is made upon completion and submission of a final report with eligible final expenditures.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Music festivals.
- Concert series.
- Year-round programming.
- One-off live music events.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 25,000
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$ 50,000
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$ 40,000
Launching an innovative urban gardening initiative
$ 85,000
Enhancing renewable energy systems in local schools
$ 150,000
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- Applicants must be B.C.-based festivals, venues, event producers, or presenters.
- The applicant must be a B.C.-owned and controlled corporation, registered business, or sole proprietorship with a valid GST number, filing B.C. tax returns. Not-for-profit or charitable organizations with headquarters in B.C. are also eligible.
- New companies and individuals acting as sole proprietors can apply, but need to register their business upon successfully receiving a grant.
- Core business activities must include presenting live music in B.C., or filling a gap in their regional community outside of Metro Vancouver or Victoria’s Capital Regional District.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing and sustained commitment to presenting live music and engagement within the local music community.
- Applicants must assume risk in programming, producing, and promoting live music performances in B.C.
- Previous funding recipients must have submitted all prior Live Music final reports prior to December 31, 2024, to be eligible for future funding through this intake.
- Applicants must be in good standing with Creative BC, with no defaults on prior grants or outstanding amounts owed.
- Ineligible applicants include artists promoting or presenting their own tours or concerts and municipalities, spaces, or events owned or operated by any level of government.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- B.C.-based music festivals.
- Venues.
- Concert presenters and promoters.
- B.C.-owned and controlled businesses involved in presenting live music.
- Not-for-profit or charitable organizations with headquarters in B.C.
- New companies and individuals acting as sole proprietors (must register upon receiving a grant).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Artists promoting or presenting their own tours or concerts.
- Municipalities, spaces, or events owned or operated by any level of government.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Programming costs such as artist fees, artist travel, meals, accommodations.
- Production costs such as rental or construction of staging, venue, sound, lighting.
- Labour costs such as hiring event staff, contract workers, skilled technicians.
- Event-related costs such as rental or purchase of fencing, toilets, permits, insurance.
- Sustainable event costs such as eco-friendly power sources, reusable plates and cups, composting toilets, cashless POS systems, water refilling stations.
- Marketing costs such as online advertising, ad placements, banners, signs.
- Health and safety costs such as health and safety plans and protocols, equipment, training.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Companies based in British Columbia, Canada.
- Venues or presenters from outside Metro Vancouver or Victoria's Capital Regional District.
- Underrepresented regions of B.C. include Cariboo, Kootenay, Nechako, North Coast, Northeast, Thompson / Okanagan, Vancouver Island and Coast (excluding the Capital Regional District / City of Victoria).
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Idea, Strategy & Approach.
- Company Capacity.
- Performance Opportunities for Artists.
- Economic Impact.
- Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Sign Up for Info Sessions
- Visit the Creative BC website.
- Register for online info sessions to understand the program details and requirements.
- Attend an info session to get insights and connect with Creative BC staff.
- Step 2: Initial Preparations
- Organize key documents such as Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration, and GST number.
- Prepare the artist list for the previous or upcoming year’s events.
- Step 3: Create an Online Account
- Visit the Creative BC website.
- Create an online account if not already registered.
- Step 4: Prepare Application Documents
- Download and fill out the online application form from the Creative BC website.
- Obtain completed Creative BC Self-Identification Forms for all key personnel.
- Gather expressions of support from partners and supporters.
- Prepare financial statements, if applicable.
- Step 5: Application Submission
- Log into Creative BC’s portal.
- Upload all required documents and complete the online application form.
- Review the application for completeness and accuracy.
- Submit the application by October 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.
- Step 6: Follow-Up and Confirmation
- Receive confirmation of submission via email.
- Keep the confirmation email for records and future reference.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The Live Music program supports two funding streams: Presentation and Business Development, each with specific guidelines and application forms available on the Creative BC website.
- Creative BC emphasizes the importance of justice, equity, decolonization, diversity, and inclusion in program delivery.
- Successful applicants will receive an advance payment of 75% upon execution of a funding agreement, with up to the remaining 25% released after the final report is reviewed.
- The review period for complete applications is approximately 14 weeks after the program deadline; applicants will be notified via email.
- Creative BC's Code of Conduct must be adhered to by all applicants and recipients, ensuring a respectful and harassment-free workplace.
- Adoption of environmentally sustainable practices is encouraged, and applicants are asked to minimize waste and pollution.
- The final report deadline for 2023/24 Live Music projects is December 31, 2024.
grant_single_labels|contact
ndhaliwal@creativebc.com
236-455-0945
