Closed
Source verified July 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Première Ovation – Musique supports emerging music artists in Quebec City through several funding streams for diffusion, circulation, professional development, production sonore, and promotion et développement. It also helps artists, producers, and presenters develop their careers and reach audiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City, Wendake
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Circulation of emerging artists outside the Quebec region, with several paid concert dates over a 3-month period
- Professional diffusion initiatives for emerging artists in the city of Quebec, in professional conditions
- Perfectionnement activities such as workshops, master classes, seminars, training, mentoring, and laboratory or preproduction projects of up to 3 days
- Production of a professional master recording, including EPs, albums, tracks, and short recordings
- Promotion and development projects such as album or EP launches, video production, websites, photos, graphic design, digital promotion, radio tracking, and press relations
Documents Needed
- Budget and Annexes A B
- Project description
- Description of communication strategies and objectives
- Specimen of cheque
- Depending on the stream: contracts or invitations for at least 50% of dates, an audio or video excerpt of up to 10 minutes, letter of intent and CV of the people providing training or collaborating, or the CV of the director if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists, diffusers, and producers
- Non-profit organizations, legally constituted businesses, partnerships, and individuals
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based outside Quebec City or Wendake
- Projects already completed
- Projects already supported under certain other public funding programs
Eligible expenses
- Circulation: transport of material, when the project requires it
- Perfectionnement: registration fees, fees for mentors or specialists, travel, lodging, and subsistence, and project realization costs
- Production sonore: studio fees and collaborator fees
- Promotion et développement: rental fees, promotion costs, professional services, and manufacturing costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already supported by SODEC, CALQ, CAC, or Musicaction are excluded from Circulation.
- Projects already realized cannot be covered.
- The same project cannot be supported by Première Ovation and the Entente de développement culturel of the City of Québec and the Ministère de la culture et des communications.
- Projects supported under the Entente de développement culturel cannot be submitted to Première Ovation – Musique.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality, interest, and relevance: 30 points
- Contribution to professionalization: 30 points
- Community impact and expected reach: 15 points
- Feasibility and realism of the budget: 25 points
How to apply
- Complete the online form and the Budget and Annexes A B.
- Send the completed application and required documents to depot.pom@amplidequebec.com.
- Submit the final report once the project is completed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent committee made up of three people from the field.
- For Diffusion, a request may be submitted with the artistic orientation of the programming, but Annex A must be filed at least two months before the first performance.
- No funding amount is confirmed before Annex A is analyzed.
- 70% is paid when Annex A is complete and the applicant accepts the subsidy and related conditions.
- 30% is paid after the final report is filed and accepted by the selection committee, with the last payment issued no later than 8 weeks after the report is filed.
Additional information
- The music stream is managed by L'Ampli de Québec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Music Program
What is the Première Ovation - Music?
Première Ovation – Musique supports emerging music artists in Quebec City through several funding streams for diffusion, circulation, professional development, production sonore, and promotion et développement. It also helps artists, producers, and presenters develop their careers and reach audiences.
How much funding can be received?
Première Ovation - Music Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Première Ovation - Music program?
To be eligible for the Première Ovation - Music program, you must:
The project must support emerging music artists.
The applicant must have respected previous commitments under Première Ovation.
Eligible projects must be submitted by an artist, diffuseur, or producer.
What expenses are eligible under Première Ovation - Music?
Circulation of emerging artists outside the Quebec region, with several paid concert dates over a 3-month period
Professional diffusion initiatives for emerging artists in the city of Quebec, in professional conditions
Perfectionnement activities such as workshops, master classes, seminars, training, mentoring, and laboratory or preproduction projects of up to 3 days
Production of a professional master recording, including EPs, albums, tracks, and short recordings
Promotion and development projects such as album or EP launches, video production, websites, photos, graphic design, digital promotion, radio tracking, and press relations
Who can I contact for more information about the Première Ovation - Music?
You can contact Première Ovation by email at depot.pom@amplidequebec.com or by phone at 418 977-9764.
Where is the Première Ovation - Music available?
The Première Ovation - Music program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Première Ovation - Music a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Première Ovation - Music is a Grant and Funding