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Record in BC
BC, Canada
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
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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 Record in BC program provides a maximum funding amount of $30,000 to attract established out-of-province and international artists to record at B.C. studios, enhancing music tourism and creating jobs for local recording professionals. Eligible activities include sound recording projects with a B.C. producer or B.C. studio.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $30,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- Applicants must spend a minimum of $20,000 on their project to qualify for funding.
- Total public funding from combined sources cannot exceed 75% of the budget, except for Indigenous artists, for whom public funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
- Upon grant approval, Canadian recipients will receive an advance of 75% of the grant amount; international recipients receive the full grant after all expenses are paid and final reporting is submitted.
- An initial deposit to the B.C. studio or producer is required to accept the funding offer, with proof of payment to Creative BC, completed within 30 days, or the funding offer will be forfeited.
- The remaining balance of the grant is paid upon review and approval of the final report and proof of payment for eligible expenses.
- Financial reporting must include detailed budgets, invoices, and payment proofs, which could be in the form of bank statements, credit card statements, processed cheques, wire transfers, or e-transfer confirmations.
- Grants are provided in Canadian dollars.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Sound recording projects with a B.C. producer or B.C. studio for singles, EPs, and LPs of original music or interpretations of existing music.
- Engagement with a B.C. studio or producer, either in-person or remotely, by out-of-province or international artists.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- Applicants must be established out-of-province or international artists.
- Artists must live outside of B.C.; for bands, over 50% of the members must be non-B.C. residents.
- The applicant must demonstrate substantial earnings from music-related activities, ideally a minimum of $30,000 CAD per year.
- The artist must be supported by a team of industry professionals.
- Applicants must show a track record of media exposure and have a significant body of commercially released work.
- Applicants must have a history of touring nationally or internationally and a substantial audience.
- Applications must be submitted by a business entity, such as the artist’s music company or label, that is legally registered.
- The applicant company must have a business number and be a legal entity in the form of a sole proprietorship, registered partnership, incorporated company, or not-for-profit society.
- The company must have financial interest in the recording and a signed contract with the artist, if not artist-owned.
- The recording business involved must be a registered entity in British Columbia or Canada, located in British Columbia, with an established history of producing commercial releases.
- All applicants and associated parties must be in good standing with Creative BC.
- Recordings must be intended for commercial release.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Record labels from outside of British Columbia, collaborating with B.C. producers or studios.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Managers, studios, or production companies are not eligible to apply, although they may support the application process for the artist or the artist’s label as a grant writer.
- Recording businesses must be located in British Columbia to be eligible. Those outside B.C. are not eligible.
- Companies that do not have a business number or are not a legal entity (i.e., sole proprietorship, registered partnership, incorporated company, or not-for-profit society) cannot apply.
- Applicants lacking a financial interest in the recording as a rights holder or licensee are ineligible.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Recording, mixing, and mastering activities with B.C. studios and producers, including studio rental, gear rentals, producer fees, music arrangement fees, or session players for hire.
- Accommodation and per diems for artists coming to B.C. to cover meals, with a maximum per diem of $80 per day per person and a maximum eligible B.C. accommodation rate of $400 per room per night.
- Flights, gas, taxis, or other travel costs while working on the recording in B.C.
- Album artwork if created in B.C.
- Short-term pre-production facility rental or rehearsal fees in B.C. for hired players.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- British Columbia, Canada
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Track Record of Artist.
- Economic Impact.
- Label and Team.
- Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Budget.
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- Step 1: Application Preparation
- Prepare a detailed budget using the provided template on the Creative BC website.
- Obtain a letter of intent from the B.C. producer or B.C. studio involved in the project.
- Collect a Statement of Business Registration or Certificate of Incorporation.
- Step 2: Online Application Form
- Complete the online application form available at the Creative BC website.
- Ensure all required information and documents are ready for submission.
- Step 3: Supplementary Materials
- Provide a signed contract between the artist and the label, if applicable.
- Submit evidence of matching funds, such as private investment or other grants.
- Attach vendor quotes for major budget items.
- Include expressions of support that demonstrate the artist’s track record from external parties.
- Step 4: Submission of Application
- Submit the online application form and ensure all supplementary materials are included.
- Ensure each band member and B.C. producer or studio completes the Self-ID form sent via email.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Review
- Receive results of the application via email within a month after submission.
- Contact Creative BC staff prior to or after submitting if assistance is needed.
- Ensure all members complete the required forms to finalize the application process.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Applicants are encouraged to contact Creative BC staff for support if they have a disability or accessibility need, allowing an additional two weeks for application preparation.
- Applications will be discussed exclusively with the applicant and the contacts listed in the application form.
- Creative BC aims to fund a diverse range of recording studios and producers, allowing each eligible producer to be part of a maximum of three approved projects per fiscal year.
- Final reports, cost reports, and invoices with proof of payment must be submitted by December 1, 2025, to receive the remaining grant amount.
- The applicant must ensure B.C. studios meet the program's eligibility criteria as not all studios have been pre-assessed by Creative BC.
- Artists are prohibited from changing producers or studios after accepting the funding offer unless it is approved by Creative BC.
- Environmental sustainability is encouraged, including actions like booking non-stop flights and choosing airlines with carbon offset programs.
- The final report completion must include online submissions and placement of approved logos from Creative BC and the Province of BC.
- Commercial release of recordings may occur up to 12 months after the final report submission.
grant_single_labels|contact
gloes@creativebc.com
604-730-2253
