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Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
National music marketing support for live activities
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 to support national marketing for recorded music through showcases, opening acts, concerts, and tours. It supports stage activities linked to a promotion plan for the recording and must be connected to the national marketing promotion stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Showcases for recorded music promotion
- Opening acts
- Concert performances
- Tours
Documents Needed
- Signed declarations tab of the form
- Performance agency and production contract
- Invitation letters or performance and venue rental contracts
- Master file documents for businesses, including financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-producing artists
- Canadian francophone artists
- Record labels
- Sound recording producers
- Show producers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses receiving a global funding envelope under Individual Initiatives
- Applicants in default of payment
- English-language music projects that should be directed to FACTOR
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation for stage activities
- Per diem for meals and local incidentals
- Transportation costs, including airfare, train, bus, car rental, fuel, and mileage
- Costs for services provided by the applicant or related companies, within limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash-paid expenses
- Barter or exchange of services
- Pre-production and production costs for shows
- Free outdoor performances at popular festivals unrelated to music
- Verification, legal, penalty, recoverable tax, and interest charges
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed and then approved directly if admissible.
- Funding is confirmed only after eligibility review.
- A financing contract is signed before payment is issued.
- The revised budget becomes part of the contract and major changes need prior approval.
- After the project, a completion review is required before final payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed after analysis of eligibility.
- The program is subject to available funding.
- Applicants may submit up to three requests under this stream.
- A completion report must be submitted within two months after the funded stage activities end.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities. 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 — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities?
This program provides up to $25,000 to support national marketing for recorded music through showcases, opening acts, concerts, and tours. It supports stage activities linked to a promotion plan for the recording and must be connected to the national marketing promotion stream.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artist
Linked to promotion plan
Canadian/francophone recording
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities?
Showcases for recorded music promotion
Opening acts
Concert performances
Tours
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities available?
The Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities is a Grant and Funding