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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for national francophone music tours
Funding available
$ 21,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Vitrines musicales Volet 2 Tournée nationale provides up to 75% of accepted costs or actual eligible costs for Canadian applicants and artists, supporting national tours that strengthen francophone music visibility across Canada. It also promotes professional development and access to performances in francophone and anglophone markets.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Events and large-scale tours
- National tours in Canada for francophone and anglophone audiences
- Digital promotion of the tour
Documents Needed
- The Excel form completed in Excel and named (Demandeur – Artiste – ICV2)
- The signed Declarations section of the form
- For the presenter network, the completed ICV2 - Tournée nationale section of the global filing form, the hosting invitations or performance contracts, and the digital promotion plan if support is requested for it
- For the artist or representative, the completed Project section and, if applicable, the production, agency, or management contract with the authorized representative
- If the applicant is a company, the documents required to create or update a master file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists of the Canadian francophonie
- Management companies
- Record labels
- Show producers
- Show presenter networks
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in default of payment
- Projects and promotional materials containing violent, sexually exploitative, obscene, indecent, pornographic, hateful, defamatory, or otherwise illegal content
- The same application cannot be submitted to FACTOR and Musicaction
- Reissues and compilations are not admitted
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and stay costs for up to five people
- Air travel up to the cost of an economy-class ticket, car rental at the intermediate-class rate, fuel, and private vehicle use at $0.60 per kilometre
- Carbon credits compensated when purchasing the flight
- Local transportation only when reasonable to reach the terminal, station, or airport; public transit, shuttle services, or taxis should be prioritized
- Services provided by the applicant, its company, or a related company may not represent more than 25% of eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments and exchange of services
- Local transportation here and abroad, except reasonable costs to reach the terminal, station or airport
- Pre-production and production costs for shows
- Audit, legal, and infringement fees
- Recoverable taxes, taxes or similar charges, interest on late payments, and administrative fees charged by companies providing products and services
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Francophone communities outside Quebec
How to apply
- Complete the Excel form and submit it electronically, named (Demandeur – Artiste – ICV2), to inscription@musicaction.ca
- Send the required supporting documents with the application
- If the applicant is a presenter network, include the completed ICV2 - Tournée nationale section of the global filing form, the hosting invitations or performance contracts, and the digital promotion plan if support is requested for it
- If the applicant is the artist or representative, include the completed Project section and, if applicable, the production, agency, or management contract with the authorized representative
Processing and Agreement
- When the request meets all criteria and conditions, the project is approved by the administration
- The revised budget becomes part of the funding contract, and any major change must be authorized by Musicaction in advance
- A first payment of at least 75% of the amount granted is made at contract signing, and the final payment is made after analysis of the completion report
- Accepted projects are not systematically verified; targeted and random selections are made to reach a minimum verification rate of 30% of Musicaction commitments
- Original invoices and payment proofs must be kept for five years after the end of the project, and accepted proofs include cleared cheques, cheque images, cheque copies with bank statements, Internet payment and debit card statements, and monthly credit card statements
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour Program
What is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour?
Vitrines musicales Volet 2 Tournée nationale provides up to 75% of accepted costs or actual eligible costs for Canadian applicants and artists, supporting national tours that strengthen francophone music visibility across Canada. It also promotes professional development and access to performances in francophone and anglophone markets.
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:
The applicant and the artist covered by the request must be Canadian
The album or EP supporting the request must meet Canadian and francophone content standards
The artist must give a performance of at least 30 minutes linked to the latest album or EP
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour?
Events and large-scale tours
National tours in Canada for francophone and anglophone audiences
Digital promotion of the tour
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