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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 21,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Musicaction supports national tours for francophone artists from official-language minority communities. The program can fund up to 75% of accepted costs, with support for touring and digital promotion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- National music tours in Canada
- Touring presentations for francophone and anglophone audiences
- Digital promotion of the tour to increase artist visibility
Documents Needed
- Completed Excel application form
- Signed declarations section
- Presenter network form, hosting invitations or performance contracts
- Digital promotion plan, if applicable
- Artist project section and, if applicable, production, agency, or management contract
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian francophone artists
- Management companies
- Record labels
- Show producers
- Music presenter networks
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in default of payment
- Projects with obscene, hateful, defamatory, or illegal content
- Projects previously submitted to both FACTOR and Musicaction
- Reissues and compilations
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and stay costs for up to five people
- Air travel and ground transportation
- Car rental, fuel, and eligible mileage
- Digital promotion costs for the tour
- Presenter network support by performance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchange of services
- Pre-production and production costs for shows
- Audit, legal, and infringement fees
- Recoverable taxes and interest on late payments
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Francophone communities outside Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Musicaction administration for eligibility.
- If approved, the revised budget becomes part of the funding contract.
- Any major change must be approved by Musicaction in advance.
- Final payment is made after the completion report is analyzed.
- Supporting invoices and payment proofs may be requested after the project.
Additional information
- Each tour requires two separate applications: one from the eligible presenter network and one from the artist or representative.
- Applications are generally due at least six weeks before the tour starts.
- Applicants must use the Musicaction Excel form and send it by email.
- Musicaction uses mandatory logo and recognition requirements on promotional materials.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National ShowcaseSupport for Francophone showcases outside Quebec
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and TourSupports Francophone artists' international showcases and tours
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French CanadaSupport for francophone song showcase events
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour Program
What is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour?
Musicaction supports national tours for francophone artists from official-language minority communities. The program can fund up to 75% of accepted costs, with support for touring and digital promotion.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $21,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artist
Francophone Canadian content
At least 30-minute performance
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour?
National music tours in Canada
Touring presentations for francophone and anglophone audiences
Digital promotion of the tour to increase artist visibility
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca or by phone at 514 861-8444.
Where is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour available?
The Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour program is available across Canada.
Is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour is a Grant and Funding