News Highlights
The Latest News for the Performing Arts Sector in British Columbia and Canada
Talking Stick Festival, June 1 to 30
The 22nd annual Talking Stick Festival: Summer Reverb brings together the idea of amplified sound and amplified voices in musical performances, similar to the star and water r...Read More
Folk Music Ontario Conference 2023: Register Now!
Registration is now open for the 37th annual Folk Music Ontario Conference, October 12-15, in London, ON. Register for four days of fantastic showcases, engaging spe...Read More
Registration Open for the International Indigenous Music Summit
May 31-June 4, Toronto The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is the only global event dedicated to creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for ...Read More
Music BC Travel Grants deadline May 26 at 5:00 pm
Music BC’s travel grants are open for Artists and Businesses, for both domestic and international destinations – including showcase, touring and business travel. This deadlin...Read More
Music Cities Awards deadline is coming up May 31
The Music Cities Awards is a global competition designed to acknowledge and reward the most outstanding applications of music for economic, social, environmental and cultural devel...Read More
Western Canadian Music Award submissions close May 22
Are you a western Canadian artist or industry member? Submit your material for the Western Canadian Music Awards (both artistic and industry). Learn more about the Awards guideline...Read More
International Indigenous Music Summit 2023, May31 – June 4
Registration is now open for the 2023 International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) – our first ever, standalone, in-person event from May 31-June 4, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario ...Read More
Apply for Alberta Showcase, apply by April 1
Alberta Showcase 2023 will be at the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan from October 20-22. Each year, Alberta Showcase brings presenters, performers, and promoters togethe...Read More
BreakOut West Festival Submissions Close March 20
Applications to perform at BreakOut West close March 20 at 11:59 CT. Apply now to showcase at BreakOut West 2023 in Kelowna, BC. BreakOut West showcasing artis...Read More
Registration open for CAPACOA’s Connections 2.0, March 27-30
Registration is now open for this virtual networking event that provides a platform for connectivity and networking amongst arts practitioners from Canada and throughout Argentina,...Read More
Oppose Massive Fee Increases for P & O Visas
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed rate increases to the P & O visas, which would make touring in the US significantly more expensive for international artists...Read More
Remembering George Zukerman
BC Touring Council remembers George Zukerman, ambassador for Canadian music and the bassoon, who passed away recently. George was said to be one of the few – if not the only s...Read More
Mass Culture T.R.A.I.N Workshops
Training Respectful, Adaptive and Inclusive Networks in the Arts (T.R.A.I.N), seeks a nationwide community of arts workers and artists who wish to contribute towards an equitable a...Read More
Call for Artists: Luna Fest, deadline February 17
This year’s theme for LUNA is GROWTH; rise, flourish, advance and evolve. What does growth mean to you? Bring your bold and bright ideas for Revelstoke’s beloved cuttin...Read More
Jan 31 Webinar: Community Feedback on BC Arts Council 2022 Operating Assistance Application
The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA), in collaboration with a group of BC arts service organizations, developed and disseminated a survey last October to bet...Read More
Call to Action! Participate in the #FutureOfLIVE Campaign
In 2019, after sustained advocacy efforts by the performing arts community, the federal government granted temporary funding increases to the Canada Arts Presentation Fun...Read More
Talking Stick @PuSh Industry Series 2023, Jan 29 to Feb 4
The Industry Series is back and in-person. This week-long series is an opportunity for professional artists, cultural workers, and arts enthusiasts alike to connect with one anothe...Read More
Apply for WIM Canada Honours, deadline January 16, 2023
Women in Music Canada (WIM) have announced the launch of the inaugural WIM Canada Honours. This program is designed to celebrate and support women and gender diverse Canadian innov...Read More
BC Premier announces New Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Former Minister of Agriculture, Lana Popham is taking over the portfolio from her predecessor, Melanie Mark, who resigned from cabinet in September. Originally elected in 2009 as M...Read More
Let’s Hear It! Live Applications Open, apply by January 20
Music BC’s regional concert series and emerging artist showcase offers a unique chance for emerging artists from BC to connect with fans and members of the music industry. Ap...Read More