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Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Première Ovation - Music supports the development and professional growth of emerging artists in Quebec City. It funds diffusion, circulation, training, production, and career development projects, as well as related expenses.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Professional music diffusion initiatives
- Touring and concert circulation for emerging artists
- Training, mentorship, and skill-building activities
- Production of audio recordings and master tracks
- Career promotion and development projects
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Budget and Annexes A B
- Project description
- Communication strategy and objectives
- Supporting documents specific to the project or applicant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Producers
- Promoters and presenters
- Non-profit organizations
- Legally incorporated businesses and partnerships
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
- Studio, room, and equipment rental
- Professional fees and artist fees
- Promotion and advertising costs
- Travel, lodging, and subsistence
- Printing and manufacturing costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed
- Projects already supported by certain other public funding programs
- Projects that do not meet the required professional conditions
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Wendake
- Outside the Quebec region, for circulation projects
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
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online form.
- Prepare the budget and Annexes A B.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the file
- Send the completed application by email to the program address.
- Do not use mail or email for any other submission method than the one required.
- Step 3: Final report
- Submit the final report once the project is completed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent committee of three industry members.
- Projects are assessed against artistic quality, professional development, community reach, and budget realism.
- Applicants receive a decision after the review, and results may come after the project starts.
- If approved, funding is paid in two instalments after acceptance of the conditions and the final report.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- The program is managed by L'Ampli de Québec.
- There are recurring deadlines throughout the year.
- Applications must be submitted online; no mail or email submissions are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Music Program
What is the Première Ovation - Music?
Première Ovation - Music supports the development and professional growth of emerging artists in Quebec City. It funds diffusion, circulation, training, production, and career development projects, as well as related expenses.
Who is eligible for the Première Ovation - Music program?
To be eligible for the Première Ovation - Music program, you must:
Based in Quebec City or Wendake.
Supports emerging music artists.
Previous commitments respected.
What expenses are eligible under Première Ovation - Music?
Professional music diffusion initiatives
Touring and concert circulation for emerging artists
Training, mentorship, and skill-building activities
Production of audio recordings and master tracks
Career promotion and development projects
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Première Ovation - Music?
Première Ovation - Music is funded by Première Ovation