Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Canada
Supports francophone artists' touring and professional development
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Musicaction
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<p>The program aims to foster the professional development of French-speaking artists from minority official language communities through significant tours and events, with a focus on enhancing their visibility in both francophone and anglophone audiences across Canada. Eligible projects can receive funding up to 75% of eligible expenses, with a specific funding cap of $20,000 per tour for show producers and up to $13,500 per tour for networks plus an additional $7,500 for digital promotion.</p>
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This grant supports musical endeavors designed to promote Canadian talent through national touring activities. Eligible projects aim to enhance the visibility and reach of artists across the country, fostering cultural exchange and performance opportunities.
- Organization of national tours for Canadian artists to perform in various regions.
- Development and execution of performance showcases across Canada.
- Support for promotional and marketing activities related to national tours.
- Facilitation of collaborative performance opportunities between different musical acts.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a registered Canadian business.
- The application is eligible if the artist is from a Francophone Official Language Minority Community.
- The artist's last album or EP must comply with Canadian content and Francophone standards.
- The applicant must not be in default of payment.
- If the applicant is a business, all required documents for dossier creation or update, including financial statements, must be provided.
- Applications cannot be submitted to both FACTOR and Musicaction.
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This grant is aimed at Canadian Francophone artists from official language minority communities. Those who can apply include the artist themselves, their management company, record label, tour producers, and performance distribution networks. Eligibility also extends to artists whose latest francophone album or EP, released within the last 36 months, has received support from the Canada Music Fund. Artists who have independently released music or plan to release an album or EP within the next 6 months, as long as they have been selected for a project, tour, or event supported by the Musicaction Foundation, are also eligible.
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The grant covers eligible expenses related to artist presentations and touring activities.
- Fees (cachets) for artists.
- Accommodation expenses for artists.
- Ground transportation costs for up to five people.
- Air transportation costs.
- Fixed amounts per performance based on the diffusion network.
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- Step 1: Registration and Initial Preparation
- Ensure you meet the program's eligibility criteria such as Canadian status and album/EP requirements.
- Gather necessary information and documents, including latest album details and financial statements if applicable.
- Plan your project or tour to align with program objectives of promoting Francophone artists in minority communities.
- Step 2: Application Form Completion
- Complete the Excel application form, ensuring all tabs are correctly filled. This includes sections on project specifics and declarations.
- Ensure all necessary declarations are signed and included in the application.
- Step 3: Submission of Application
- Name your completed form appropriately (Applicant – Artist – ICV2).
- Email the completed application form to inscription@musicaction.ca, ensuring all required documents are attached.
- Step 4: Receipt and Review
- Upon submission, await confirmation of receipt from Musicaction.
- In case of an incomplete application, be prepared to revise and resubmit.
- Step 5: Post-Acceptance and Contractual Obligations
- If accepted, review and finalize the contractual agreement with Musicaction.
- Ensure all communications and promotional materials recognize Musicaction's support according to guidelines.
- Step 6: Completion and Reporting
- Submit a completion report within two months of tour completion, including financial summaries and activity reports.
- Ensure all records and proofs of payment are retained for five years for potential audits.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants must submit their application at least six weeks before the start of the tour.
- The maximum allowable funding for project organizers is $20,000 per tour, while for networks hosting the tour, it is $13,500, with an additional potential of $7,500 for digital promotion.
- Projects that support artists from official language minority communities and meet specific album or EP criteria are automatically eligible.
- Funding is limited by the availability of funds, with payments made in installments; typically, at least 75% is paid upfront upon contract signing.
- Final completion documentation must be submitted within two months after the event.
- All promotional materials must display the Musicaction logo and the Canada wordmark distinctly and equally compared to other logos.
- Digital payment proofs, such as bank statements or credit card statements, are required for claims.
- Original receipts and payment proofs must be retained for five years post-project completion as they can be requested anytime for verification.
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inscription@musicaction.ca
