New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program – Live Performance Component

Amount:

$7,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Live Performance Component provides investment for domestic and international live performance activity by New Brunswick artists to increase their presence in markets outside the province.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to:

1
$2,000 per application for one (1) live performance;
2
$5,000 per application for domestic tours;
3
$7,500 per application for international tours and live performances.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be an individual or a registered business with Service NB (for groups and businesses),
be a resident of New Brunswick six (6) consecutive months prior to the application.

Cover bands and tribute bands are not eligible. Exceptions may be made for blues, classical, jazz or traditional standards.

Application Steps:

The applicant must:

must submit their application and supporting documents before the start of the project,

may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
the detailed itinerary of live performance dates, including locations and travel days. If returning to a market, provide the rationale on why the artist wishes to further develop the market(s).
signed contracts, agreements or proof of booking between the artist/management and the venue, promoter, festival, etc. for a minimum of three (3) dates in the Maritimes and five (5) dates in Canada and/or international market,
quotes from all service providers (booking agents, publicists, technical crew, etc.),
information regarding the promotion and the marketing of the tour,
a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
any other information relevant to his project.