Music BC’s Domestic & International Travel Grant (Canada)

Categories

• Showcase – Domestic or International: For artists who have one official showcase invite/confirmation from an industry conference occurring at least 300 km or 4 hours outside of their geographical area.
• Tour – Domestic: For artists who have a minimum of 7 paid tour dates within Canada.
• Tour – International: For artists who have a minimum of 7 paid tour dates outside of Canada.

Funding Information

• Showcase – Domestic = up to $2,500 CAD.
• Showcase – International = up to $5,000 CAD.
• Tour – Domestic = up to $5,000 CAD (tours must be a minimum of 7 paid shows).
• Tour – International = up to $7,500 CAD (tours must be a minimum of 7 paid shows).
• The recording that the initiative is in support of must have been released within 24 months before the first date of the initiative or scheduled for release within 6 months after (confirmation of release date required).

Eligible Expenses

• Pre-Initiative expenses (Max 20% of total overall budget, excluding VISA fees)
  • Rehearsal space rental
  • Musician fees (for rehearsals)
  • VISA fees
  • Graphic design fees (tour poster, advertisement, etc
• Artist and Crew Fees (Max 40% of total overall budget)
  • Per diems, max $50 per musician per day
  • Performance fees, max $100 per permanent musician per performance day (exceptions on max performance fees may be considered for hired musicians – please provide signed artist performance agreements or invoices)
  • Essential crew fees (tour manager, tour technicians)
• Expenses during the initiative:
  • Airfare (economy-rate flights)
  • Ground travel (cabs, ubers, trains, ferries, parking, etc)
  • Instrument baggage fees
  • Fuel
  • Per diems (max $50 per day)
  • Vehicle rental
  • If using own vehicle, per km vehicle rate is allowed at $.58/km. Please note this rate includes fuel, so no additional gas receipts may be submitted. Include a breakdown of km driven.
  • Accommodation (max $300 per room, per night)
  • Marketing & advertising (online and traditional)
  • Publicist
  • Radio promotions
  • Equipment rentals
  • Insurance
  • Musical supplies (guitar strings, drum skins, etc.) Instrument purchases are not eligible.
  • Communication expenses (phone, mail, data charges directly related to this initiative)
  • Merchandise (up to 10% of your total award)

Ineligible Expenses

• Costs related to the production/presentation of live music
• Costs related to the production/recording of music
• Costs associated with the production of receptions, mixers, networking events, luncheons, award shows, fundraisers, galas, and parties
• Monetary value of airline tickets or upgrades purchased with points
• Capital purchases
• Alcohol
• Subscriptions, membership fees, or recurring expenses
• Expenses paid in cash
• In-kind expenses or donated services
• Grant writing fees, legal fees, management fees, business registration fees, or fees for financial statements
• Repeat trips within a three-month period to the same city
• Major expenses not included in the approved budget and incurred prior to Music BC approval

Eligibility Criteria

• Only one artist/group can apply per grant application form. For example, multiple artists/groups going on tour together must submit separate grant applications to apply for funding. The funds awarded to one artist cannot be used to cover expenses for other artists also on the tour.
• A qualifying applicant and project do not guarantee approval. As each grant deadline is competitive, Artists are encouraged to source out alternative funding options.
• Applicants do not need a Music BC membership to apply.

For more information, visit Music BC.