Atlantic Canada Business Grants

MusicNB

New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program – Sound Recording Component

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Amount:

$6,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sound Recording Component promotes the development and growth of the New Brunswick music industry through providing opportunities to create, market and promote New Brunswick sound recordings with market potential and encourages the career development of artists and the emergence of new talent and content.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $6,000 per fiscal year. 

When It Ends:

Closed for 2021-2022 fiscal year

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.
  • hold the rights for materials to be recorded or own the master of the eligible sound recording for which funding is being requested. In the case where the applicant is not the artist, contracts with the artist(s) relating to production and distribution of the album (exclusive sound recording contract, co-production, license, etc.) are required,

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

Application Steps:

1

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

2

The applicant may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • a full album: three (3) demo tracks,
  • a mini-album/EP: two (2) demo tracks,
  • a single: one (1) demo track of the proposed single,
  • quotes from all service providers (studio, producer, graphic designer, etc.),
  • the lyrics (if applicable),
  • CVs or biographies of all relevant team members,
  • a project marketing plan (1,000 words max),
  • recording previously released works. If there are works that have previously been recorded and released by the applicant, a rationale must be provided why they are to be re-recorded.
  • a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
  • any other information relevant to his project.

Program Contact:

MID - Sound Recording

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx

Application Guide_Sound Recording_EN

New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program -Professional Development & Business Travel Component

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Amount:

$3,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Professional Development & Business Travel Component assists artists and industry professionals with expenses associated in participating in domestic and international music industry conferences, trade fairs, business trips and business development missions.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $3,500 per application. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

Not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for this component. Cover bands and tribute bands are not eligible. Exceptions may be made for blues, classical, jazz or traditional standards. 

Application Steps:

1

The applicant must submit their application and supporting documents at the latest two (2) business days prior to the departure date, 

2

The applicant may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • the detailed itinerary and travel plans, including locations and dates,
  • the description of the event(s) to be attended,
  • a list of contacts and meetings planned,
  • the description of training or mentorship and CVs or biographies of facilitators for professional development,
  • the rationale on why the applicant wish to further develop the market(s), if returning to a market,
  • a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
  • any other information relevant to his project.

Program Contact:

MID - PD + Business Travel

Application Guide_PD & BT_EN

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx

New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program -Showcase Component

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Amount:

$5,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Showcase Component provides investment for New Brunswick artists presented opportunities to perform in front of industry professionals and delegate buyers during domestic or international industry events, or other eligible events.

Comments on Funding:

Funding for domestic showcase is up to $3,000 per application.
Funding for international showcase is up to $5,000 per application. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

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

Application Steps:

1

The applicant must submit their application and supporting documents at the latest two (2) business days prior to the departure date, 

2

The applicant may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • proof of showcase invitation and/or agreement,
  • information proving export readiness for international showcases,
  • proof of industry professionals confirmed to attend (emails, written correspondence, etc.) for non-industry events,
  • a description of the event,
  • a short narrative outlining how the applicant will promote and leverage the opportunity,
  • a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
  • any other information relevant to his project.
  • two certified quotes for translation services (consult www.ctinb.nb.ca),
  • copies of documents which require translation.

Program Contact:

MID - Showcase

Application Guide_Showcase_EN

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx

New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program – Emerging Artist Component

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Amount:

$1,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Emerging Artist Component provides funding to assist emerging artists from New Brunswick with the creation of tools and resources to further develop their career path.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $1,500.
The maximum investment that an applicant may receive in a fiscal year for all components combined (excluding the Sound Recording Component) is $10,000. 

When It Ends:

Closed for the 2021-2022 fiscal year

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:

1

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

2

The applicant may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • one (1) demo track (if applying for the production of a professional demo), and lyrics (if applicable),
  • quotes from all service providers (studio, producer, graphic designer, etc.),
  • CVs or biographies of all relevant team members,
  • a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
  • any other information relevant to his project.

Program Contact:

Music Industry Development

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx

Application Guide_Artist Development_EN

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

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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. 1
    $2,000 per application for one (1) live performance;
  2. 2
    $5,000 per application for domestic tours;
  3. 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:

1

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

2

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.

Program Contact:

MID - Live Performance

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx

Application Guide_Live Performance_EN