Apply for Women in the Studio National Accelerator 2024 (Canada)

Sessions and workshops will take place virtually and in person, including a comprehensive residency program of development and networking opportunities in-person in Toronto between August 23-30, 2024. You should not apply if you are not available during this period.

The Women in the Studio National Accelerator 2024 is supported by RBC, FACTOR and the Government of Canada, and Ontario Creates. MPC would also like to thank Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Compass Rose Group.

Program Objectives

• The Accelerator is designed to provide the cohort with skills development and networking opportunities that may otherwise be inaccessible to them. Participants will gain valuable insights from mentors and industry experts for the duration of the program starting with sessions in June through to December 2024.
• The program will focus on topics including technical and songwriting skills, branding, financial and music business literacy and will offer opportunities for creative collaborations. Each producer, as a condition of acceptance, will be asked to explore volunteer opportunities in their own community.

Eligibility Criteria

• A qualify, candidates must be:
  • A mid to high level working producer-songwriter with experience producing for others (indicate proficiency in at least one DAW).
  • Able to provide a streamable link to 3 examples of works they have produced, noting if they are also credited as a co-writer and/or artist.
  • A Canadian resident (must be able to provide proof of residency).
  • Identify as a woman, gender fluid, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming person.
  • Available to be in Toronto in-person between August 23 – 30, 2024.

For more information, visit MPC.