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factor.ca
The Live Performance program subsidizes the cost of domestic and international performances, including showcases and tours, for eligible Canadian artists. The program has two components: Tour Support and Showcase. Funding amounts vary depending on the artist category, with General Artists eligible for up to $5,000 for domestic tour support and $7,500 for showcase support.
Subsidizes the cost of domestic and international live performances, including showcases and tours. Funding is typically paid 50% upon offer acceptance and the remaining 50% upon final project completion. Maximum funding varies by artist rating (General, Artist 2, Artist 3) and project component (Tour Support vs. Showcase).
Business Size: small
Industries: music, live entertainment
Region: Canada (for domestic tours and showcases), International (for international tours and showcases)
Other Criteria: Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident who is a commercial recording artist, Must have a current music release (within 24 months prior to submission) or an upcoming release (due within 6 months of latest tour/showcase date), Must have a rated artist profile and an approved applicant profile with FACTOR, All artists with a rated artist and applicant profile can apply for the Showcase component, Artists rated 2 and 3 with an approved applicant profile can apply to the Tour Support component (domestic and international), General Artists are eligible for domestic (Canada only) Tour Support
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This component provides financial assistance to support activities that help Canadian artists and industry professionals...
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
This program is available to small businesses in music, live entertainment industries located in Canada (for domestic tours and showcases), International (for international tours and showcases).
This program offers funding up to $37,500.
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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