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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours
Last Update: April 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, presenter network fees, 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 and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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, presenter network fees, 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
Franco-Canadian content requirements
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