Music management and publishing assistance
grant_single|update May 6, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate May 7, 2025
- grant_single|closingDate June 12, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
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grant_card_status|open
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The Music Management and Publishing Assistance program by SODEC provides up to $120,000 annually to support Quebec-based companies involved in artist management or music publishing. The grant aims to develop artists' careers, diversify revenue streams, and enhance the marketing and promotion of Quebec music, covering eligible activities such as promotion, marketing, digital discoverability, and administrative expenses related to management or publishing.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The financial support is provided in the form of a grant, with a maximum amount of $120,000 per year per company.
- 100% of the aid is paid upon the conclusion of a financial assistance agreement.
- The eligible grant amount is calculated based on the average eligible expenses over the two most recent completed fiscal years, including 100% of promotion and marketing expenses, and 70% of general management or music publishing expenses.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Development and implementation of strategies to promote and market Quebec musical and comedic artists and their works.
- Enhancement of the discoverability and digital presence of Quebec artists and their musical works.
- Strategic artist management for career growth in music or comedy.
- Promotion and commercialization of Quebec-made musical works, including digital and live event initiatives.
- Development and management of Quebec music publishing catalogues and placement of musical works.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 119,000
Synchronization and placement strategy for Quebec film soundtrack catalog
$ 120,000
Website redesign and metadata structuring for music publishing catalog
$ 118,750
Digital marketing campaign for indie Quebecois pop music artists
$ 120,000
Artist management expansion for multidisciplinary pop and comedy acts
$ 112,500
Promotion and merchandising for folk duo's new French-language album
$ 114,000
Production of video teasers and press kits for emerging rap artists
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a legally constituted company or a group of related companies (corporation or cooperative), either as an artist management company specializing in music or humor, or as an active music publishing company within the last 24 months.
- The company’s head office and main place of business must be in Quebec, with majority legal and de facto control held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residency in Quebec.
- For artist management companies: at least 60% of total expenses over the past two financial years must be dedicated to management activities, with at least two Quebec artists under management contracts (excluding shareholder artists).
- For music publishing companies: at least 60% of total expenses over the past two financial years must be dedicated to music publishing activities, with at least three Quebec songwriter/composer exclusivity contracts (excluding shareholder artists) or effective control over an active Quebec music catalogue as defined by the program.
- The company must have generated a minimum of $50,000 in independent (non-subsidy) revenues in the most recent completed financial year and must meet minimum investment levels specific to its activity (management or publishing).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Artist management companies (agency or collective) primarily dedicated to developing the careers of Quebec artists in music or comedy
- Music publishing companies primarily dedicated to the promotion and exploitation of Quebec musical works
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising costs for the development of the artist’s or work’s career, including publicity and discoverability on the Quebec market and digital platforms.
- Creation of promotional content such as photos, graphic elements, press releases, videos, teasers, and website creation, hosting, and updates.
- Commercialization efforts (e.g., radio tracking and platform outreach).
- Digital marketing, including social media campaigns, online content placement, search engine optimization, and structuring online metadata.
- Production of promotional materials related to artist branding (e.g., merchandise).
- Expenses related to the placement of Quebec musical works (e.g., synchronization activities).
- Costs of launch activities (excluding live show launches).
- Subscription fees for industrial data analytics applications.
- Salaries and social benefits directly linked to commercialization, marketing, and promotion roles (such as public relations, graphic design, social media managers, communications, marketing, and data structuring for discoverability).
- External professional fees related to commercialization, marketing, and promotion (including consultants in public relations, design, marketing strategy, media relations, and digital discoverability).
- Administrative expenses directly tied to management or music publishing services (e.g., salaries or fees not related to promotion, audio demo production costs, registration fees for professional trade shows or conferences, representation fees for managers, internal expenses managing rights for publishing companies).
- Any other pertinent and necessary expenses supporting the above management and publishing activities, including costs associated with digital platforms and social networks within Quebec.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Financial health of the company and demonstrated financial need.
- Relative performance index.
- Adoption of recognized cultural content description standards in the digital environment (formative criterion).
- Commitment to sustainable development (formative criterion).
- For applicants with fewer than three prior supports or those requiring further review: achievements of the company and entrepreneur, professionalism (quality of contractual and business partners, human resources and training), quality of promotional strategies, and quality of projects.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Access SOD@ccès portal
- Access the secure SOD@ccès electronic portal
- Create your user profile if new, or enter your access codes
2
Choose the appropriate program
- Select the correct program number (30-59-00) corresponding to the Music Management and Publishing Assistance program
3
Complete and upload application materials
- Complete the application form within SOD@ccès
- Prepare and upload all required supporting documents in accepted digital formats
- Ensure all documents are complete, valid, dated, and signed by authorized personnel
4
Review and validate application
- Review your application to ensure all required documentation is included and compliant
- Only complete and compliant applications will be processed
5
Submit the application
- Submit your application through the SOD@ccès portal before the deadline
- Applications not complete by the deadline will be refused and must be resubmitted
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Applications must be submitted via the secure SOD@ccès online portal using program number 30-59-00.
- All required documents must be complete, current, dated, and signed by authorized individuals for the application to be evaluated.
- Adoption of recognized digital cultural content description standards will become a mandatory criterion as of the 2027-2028 financial year.
- The SODEC reserves the right to request consolidated financial statements from applicant groups of related companies.
grant_single_labels|contact
Musique.Varietes@sodec.gouv.qc.ca
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