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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase
National showcases for Francophone artists outside Quebec
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Latest source updateLast Update: April 8, 2026Latest change: The artist showcase roster has been completely updated with new profiles, and a new AI usage disclosure requirement has been added to program guidelines.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 8, 2026
Latest change: The artist showcase roster has been completely updated with new profiles, and a new AI usage disclosure requirement has been added to program guidelines.
Updated artist showcase and new AI usage disclosure requirement
The Musicaction Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase grant page has been updated with a new AI usage disclosure requirement for creative work. The artist showcase section now features a completely different roster of artists, replacing all previously featured performers with new profiles including Étienne Fletcher, Antoine Corriveau, ATCHOUM, Clodelle, and others. The submission deadline clarification requires applications to be submitted within 2 months following the activity. Funding amounts of $4,000 standard and $15,000 for events presenting 3 or more minority francophone artists remain unchanged, as do the eligibility criteria and program contact details. The eligibility framework for applicants continues to include artists from Canadian Francophone minority communities, management companies, record labels, show producers, and events or organizations from Francophone Canada. Artists whose Francophone album or EP supported by the Canada Music Fund within the last 36 mon
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Vitrines musicales – Volet 1 - Vitrine nationale supports official showcases for Francophone artists from communities outside Quebec, with funding of up to $4,000 per project and up to $15,000 in certain multi-artist exceptions. Eligible activities include official showcase presentations, participation in major events, and certain projects presenting at least three artists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Official showcase presentations by Francophone artists from minority communities
- Participation in major events and tours
- Presentation of at least three artists in specific exceptional cases
Documents Needed
- Signed Declarations tab
- Invitation letter or email for the showcase
- Completed Excel application form
- Completion report form and supporting documents after approval
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Francophone artists from minority communities
- Management companies
- Record labels
- Show producers
- Francophone events and organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in default of payment
- Projects submitted to both FACTOR and Musicaction for the same project
Eligible expenses
- Promotion costs
- Artist fees
- Travel and lodging costs
- Per diem allowances
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchanged services
- Pre-production costs for the showcase
- Legal, audit, and infraction fees
- Recoverable taxes, interest charges, and similar fees
- Administrative fees charged by suppliers
Eligible geographic areas
- Francophone communities outside Quebec
- Quebec, for certain projects with at least three artists
- Other Canadian provinces, for anglophone events with at least three artists
Selection criteria
- Full compliance with all program eligibility conditions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm the showcase
- Wait for confirmation of the showcase by the event.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in the Excel application form.
- Name the file as required and submit it electronically by email.
- Step 3: Attach supporting documents
- Include the signed Declarations tab.
- Include the invitation letter or email for the showcase.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Send the application to inscription@musicaction.ca.
- Step 5: Complete the parachèvement
- After the activity, send the completion documents by email.
- Include the budget-bilan and activity report in the Excel form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Musicaction administration.
- If the project meets the eligibility criteria, it is approved.
- A financing contract is signed before funding is paid.
- The revised budget becomes part of the contract and major changes require prior approval.
- The completion report is reviewed before the final payment is issued.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The maximum grant assistance includes an exception for presenting a minimum of three artists from minority francophone communities in major events in Quebec or anglophone events outside Quebec, with a maximum of $15,000.
- Musicaction may require job descriptions for employees for whom expenses are claimed.
- The primary sources of funding, such as FACTOR or Musicaction, cannot both be approached for the same project application.
- A parental support aid could be granted to artists being supported by this program.
- The reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses has specified limits, such as $150 per night in Canada and $300 abroad, and transportation expenses prioritized around cost, convenience, and accessibility.
- Transportation expenses have specific eligibility criteria based on transportation mode, and particular limits and requirements for documentation, such as the use of economy class for air travel.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase Program
What is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase?
Vitrines musicales – Volet 1 - Vitrine nationale supports official showcases for Francophone artists from communities outside Quebec, with funding of up to $4,000 per project and up to $15,000 in certain multi-artist exceptions. Eligible activities include official showcase presentations, participation in major events, and certain projects presenting at least three artists.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artist
Francophone content requirements
Showcase linked to a funded event
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase?
Official showcase presentations by Francophone artists from minority communities
Participation in major events and tours
Presentation of at least three artists in specific exceptional cases
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase available?
The Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase is a Grant and Funding