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PHI North Residency
Creative residency for music and immersive audio projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 24, 2026
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
PHI North offers up to four selected music or immersive audio projects a two-week creative residency in Quebec’s Laurentians. The program supports artistic development, recording, sound engineering, and experimentation, with a maximum funding value of CAD 15,000 for the immersive audio residency and in-kind support for selected artists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Musical project development.
- Creation of immersive audio works with strong musical elements.
- Artistic exploration and experimentation during a two-week residency.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Project budget
- Links to published works
- Supporting audio file
- EPK or press kit
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Musicians and sound artists.
- Groups or collectives of up to four members.
- Applicants based in Canada.
- Immersive audio creators with relevant expertise.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants submitting to more than one category.
- Groups or collectives with more than four members.
- Applicants without the required professional experience.
- Applicants without published music on streaming platforms.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Transportation to PHI North.
- Pets on the residency site.
- Applications to more than one category.
- Final production at the end of the residency is not required.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Laurentians, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of musical composition: 30%.
- Artistic vision and innovation: 45%
- Clarity, rigor, and scope of the project: 25%.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the form details about the artist, group, or collective.
- Prepare the project description, audio file, EPK, and testimonial.
- Step 2: Select one category
- Choose either Musical Project or Immersive Audio.
- Confirm availability for one residency session.
- Step 3: Submit the form
- Upload all required files and links in the online form.
- Submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent committee of invited professionals.
- Projects are evaluated against the program criteria.
- Selected applicants are contacted and invited to sign a letter of agreement with PHI.
- Only four projects are selected in total.
Additional information
- No application fee.
- Selected artists must sign a letter of agreement with PHI.
- Only one category may be applied to per project.
- No final production is required at the end of the residency.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PHI North Residency Program
What is the PHI North Residency?
PHI North offers up to four selected music or immersive audio projects a two-week creative residency in Quebec’s Laurentians. The program supports artistic development, recording, sound engineering, and experimentation, with a maximum funding value of CAD 15,000 for the immersive audio residency and in-kind support for selected artists.
Who is eligible for the PHI North Residency program?
To be eligible for the PHI North Residency program, you must:
Musician or sound artist in Canada.
Five years of professional practice.
Defined music or immersive audio project.
What expenses are eligible under PHI North Residency?
Musical project development.
Creation of immersive audio works with strong musical elements.
Artistic exploration and experimentation during a two-week residency.
Who can I contact for more information about the PHI North Residency?
You can contact PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art (PHI) by email at phinorth@phi.ca.
Where is the PHI North Residency available?
The PHI North Residency program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the PHI North Residency?
PHI North Residency is funded by PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art (PHI)