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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada - Canada
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada

Support for francophone song showcase events
Musicaction
Last Update: June 9, 2026
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Funding available
$ 85,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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

1

Check eligibility

  • Confirm that the applicant is Canadian.
  • Verify that the event meets the eligibility requirements for Volet 4.
  • Prepare the required documents for the master file, including financial statements.
2

Prepare application file

  • Complete the application workbook tabs: Declarations, Project, Previous edition artists, Eligible artists 26-27, and Budget-Bilan.
  • Attach the most recent financial statements meeting Musicaction standards.
  • Include the annual report, updated organizational charts, member list, and board resolution.
3

Submit the application

  • Submit the completed application by email to inscription@musicaction.ca.
  • Send the application before the registration deadline of March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. HAE.
  • Make sure the file is complete, as incomplete applications are returned as inadmissible.
4

Await results

  • Wait for Musicaction to evaluate the application against the program criteria.
  • Be ready to provide accounting records if requested.
  • The project decision depends on eligibility, evaluation, and available funding.
5

Carry out the project

  • If approved, sign the financing contract and follow the revised budget.
  • Respect visibility requirements, including the MUSICACTION logo and CANADA wordmark.
  • Complete the activity by March 31, 2027 at the latest.
6

Submit completion report

  • Within three months after the activity, and no later than March 1, 2027, submit the completion package by email to para@musicaction.ca.
  • Include the required tabs, press kit, official program, promotional materials, and satisfaction survey results if applicable.
  • Provide expense details and supporting documents if the project is selected for verification.

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

nparent@musicaction.ca

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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