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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Support for francophone song showcase events
Funding available
$ 85,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $85,000 per event for francophone song showcases outside Quebec. Supports contact and festival events that promote Canadian francophone artists, with eligible production, promotion, artist fees, travel, and hospitality costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 85,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Francophone song showcase events outside Quebec
- Contact events for music industry professionals
- Festival events for public audiences
- Promotion of Canadian francophone artists in Quebec-based francophone song events
Documents Needed
- Signed declarations tab
- Completed project and budget tabs
- Previous edition artist tab
- Eligible artists tab for 2026-2027
- Financial statements, annual report, organizational charts, members list, and board resolution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Events or organizations in Quebec
- Francophone Canadian events or organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants that are not Canadian
- Applicants in payment default
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees, travel, and accommodation
- Professional hospitality
- Event production and promotion
- Per diems and transportation costs linked to the event
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchange of services
- Audit, legal, and infraction fees
- Recoverable taxes, duties, and similar charges
- Interest on late payments
- Administrative fees charged by suppliers
Eligible geographic areas
- Provinces and territories outside Quebec
- Quebec, for the promotion measure under related programs
Selection criteria
- Number of Canadian artists and their presence in the program
- Audience reach, geographic impact, and public renewal efforts
- Event scope and media impact
- Number and diversity of professionals present
- Overall evolution, development strategy, and funding history
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the Excel form provided by Musicaction.
- Complete the required tabs for the project, artists, and budget.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the signed declarations tab.
- Include the required financial statements, annual report, charts, member list, and board resolution.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the full application to inscription@musicaction.ca.
- Make sure all required documents are received by the deadline.
- Step 4: After acceptance
- Review and sign the funding contract if approved.
- Follow the reporting and visibility obligations included in the agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available funds.
- If approved, a funding contract must be signed.
- The contract includes the revised budget, work schedule, and reporting obligations.
- Final payment is made after completion review.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted by email.
- The program uses a multi-year evaluation for projects supported for 5 years or more.
- The funding agreement includes a work schedule and annual document obligations.
- Visibility requirements apply to approved projects.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National ShowcaseNational showcases for Francophone artists outside Quebec
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National TourSupport for francophone national music tours
- Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and TourSupports Francophone artists' international showcases and tours
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada Program
What is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada?
Provides up to $85,000 per event for francophone song showcases outside Quebec. Supports contact and festival events that promote Canadian francophone artists, with eligible production, promotion, artist fees, travel, and hospitality costs.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $85,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada program, you must:
Canadian applicant
Francophone song event
Minimum artist programming
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada?
Francophone song showcase events outside Quebec
Contact events for music industry professionals
Festival events for public audiences
Promotion of Canadian francophone artists in Quebec-based francophone song events
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada?
You can contact Musicaction by email at nparent@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada available?
The Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada program is available across Canada.
Is the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada is a Grant and Funding