Closed
Source verified July 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec City, Wendake, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Première Ovation – Musique supports emerging artists and music projects in Québec City and Wendake through several funding streams. It covers professional diffusion, circulation, professional development, sound production, and promotion and development, with applicants including artists, diffusers, producers, non-profit organizations, incorporated businesses, partnerships, and individuals.
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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
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
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
- Quotes from the main collaborators
- CV of the director, if applicable
- For artists who apply, an audio or video excerpt of up to 10 minutes
- Final report once the file is completed
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists, diffusers and producers
- Non-profit organizations, legally constituted businesses, partnerships and individuals
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
- In Circulation, projects already supported by SODEC, CALQ, CAC or Musicaction are excluded.
- 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
- Québec City
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality, interest and relevance of the project, including creation, innovation, musical development, coherence and positioning in the music scene — 30 points
- Contribution to professionalization, including previous achievements, support for young artists, host structure quality, professional accompaniment in creation residencies, professional network, self-training value, skills development and autonomy — 30 points
- Community impact and expected reach, including audience development efforts and media coverage — 15 points
- Feasibility and realism of the budget, including a balanced budget and a relevant timeline or work plan — 25 points
How to apply
- Complete the online form and the Budget and Annexes A B.
- Send the completed application and required documents by email to depot.pom@amplidequebec.com.
- Submit the final report once the project is completed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated by an independent committee made up of three people from the field.
- No 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, and the last payment is issued no later than 8 weeks after the report is filed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Music Program
What is the Première Ovation - Music?
Première Ovation – Musique supports emerging artists and music projects in Québec City and Wendake through several funding streams. It covers professional diffusion, circulation, professional development, sound production, and promotion and development, with applicants including artists, diffusers, producers, non-profit organizations, incorporated businesses, partnerships, and individuals.
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 applicant must have respected previous commitments under Première Ovation.
The project may be submitted by an artist, diffuseur or producer.
The applicant may be a non-profit organization, a legally constituted business, a partnership or an individual with a head office or main residence in Québec City or Wendake.
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 Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Première Ovation - Music a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Première Ovation - Music is a Grant and Funding