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OMIF — Live Music
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2024
- Closing date : October 17, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
If your business or organization promotes or produces live music events in Ontario that feature Canadian artists, you could get a grant up to $125,000 to cover up to 50% of a project that aims to increase opportunities for Ontario artists, create new musi
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2024
- Closing date : October 17, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The OMIF Live Music grant supports a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the live music sector in Ontario. These activities focus on expanding career opportunities and delivering high-quality musical experiences across the province.
- Production and promotion of live music events, including concerts and festivals featuring Canadian artists.
- Development of new opportunities for artists to reach wider audiences and increase performance-related income.
- Enhancement of employment and career opportunities for live event technical crews, promoters, and presenters.
- Initiatives that drive economic development and revenue growth through live music events.
- Inclusion of live-streaming, virtual performances, and hybrid formats in musical events.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The OMIF Live Music stream is open to domestic music promoters and presenters, including festivals, with revenues under $1 million or those with revenues over $1 million who do not meet eligibility for the Experience Ontario program. Organizations or businesses in these categories may apply if they aim to support the production and promotion of live music events featuring Canadian artists. The priority is given to projects that can demonstrate increased opportunities for artists, career advancements in the live music sector, and economic development through live music events in Ontario. Applicants are required to provide a matching contribution and exhibit measurable outcomes in alignment with the program's objectives.Who is not eligible
The OMIF Live Music grant has specific eligibility criteria that exclude certain types of companies, predominantly based on their status and revenue levels. These restrictions ensure that funding is appropriately targeted to support the intended music sectors.
- Domestic music promoters and presenters with annual revenues over $1M who meet the eligibility criteria for Experience Ontario are not eligible to apply for OMIF.
- Applicants cannot receive funding from both OMIF and Experience Ontario for the same event in the same activity window.
- International artist fees and expenses not related to Canadian artists/groups are not eligible for funding.
Eligible expenses
The OMIF Live Music stream aims to enhance live music experiences in Ontario by providing funding for projects that feature Canadian artists. The focus is on expanding opportunities for artists, promoters, presenters, and technical crews involved in live music events.
- Organizing live music events, festivals, and concert series featuring Canadian artists.
- Projects that increase the number of performance opportunities for Ontario artists.
- Initiatives that enhance the quality and caliber of live music experiences in Ontario communities.
- Programs that create employment opportunities for professionals in the live music sector, including promoters and technical crews.
- Efforts to drive revenue growth and economic development in Ontario through live music events.
- Inclusion of live-streaming, virtual performances, and hybrid formats as part of live music activities.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies based in Ontario, focusing on enhancing the music industry within the province. The eligible locations reflect the regional investment strategy to boost economic development via live music events.
- Businesses or organizations must be registered and have a permanent office in Ontario, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants are required to provide a matching contribution, ensuring maximum ROI from provincial investment.
- Successful applicants must provide a Certificate of Insurance with specific criteria before the transfer payment agreement is executed.
- Internally prepared financial statements are acceptable for requests up to $15,000, while more substantial requests require a Compilation Engagement Report, Notice-to-Reader, or audited statements depending on the amount.
- Applications open the week of August 19th, 2024, providing preparatory time before the October deadline.
- In addition to financial statements, a business plan outlining the company's competitive strengths and risk management strategies is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OMIF — Live Music Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OMIF — Live Music. 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 OMIF — Live Music?
If your business or organization promotes or produces live music events in Ontario that feature Canadian artists, you could get a grant up to $125,000 to cover up to 50% of a project that aims to increase opportunities for Ontario artists, create new musi
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 17, 2024.
Who is eligible for the OMIF — Live Music program?
To be eligible for the OMIF — Live Music program, you must:
The applicant must be a domestic music promoter or presenter, including festivals, with revenues under $1M.
The applicant must be Ontario-based, registered in Ontario with a permanent office in the province.
The applicant must demonstrate a matching contribution for the funding requested, ensuring alignment with measurable outcomes of the program.
What expenses are eligible under OMIF — Live Music?
The OMIF Live Music grant supports a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the live music sector in Ontario. These activities focus on expanding career opportunities and delivering high-quality musical experiences across the province. Production and promotion of live music events, including concerts and festivals featuring Canadian artists.
Development of new opportunities for artists to reach wider audiences and increase performance-related income.
Enhancement of employment and career opportunities for live event technical crews, promoters, and presenters.
Initiatives that drive economic development and revenue growth through live music events.
Inclusion of live-streaming, virtual performances, and hybrid formats in musical events.
Who can I contact for more information about the OMIF — Live Music?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at omo@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-642-6696.
Where is the OMIF — Live Music available?
The OMIF — Live Music program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OMIF — Live Music a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OMIF — Live Music is a Grant and Funding
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