Music Company

Who can apply

1. B.C.-based companies serving more than one artist or client
2. Applicants must be: Companies with primary business activities in the music industry, such as record labels, music; publishers, artist managers, booking agencies, recording studios, etc.; or Companies from a related sector, proposing a multimedia, cross-sector, or technology project; that has direct implications for B.C.’s music industry
3. Applicants must be structured as either: A B.C.-based corporation, registered business, or sole proprietorship with a valid GST number, that files B.C. tax returns; A Canadian company with operations in B.C. that files B.C. tax returns; or A B.C. or Canadian not-for-profit organization with headquarters in B.C
4. This program will fund start-ups, in addition to existing companies
5. New companies and individuals acting as sole proprietors without a business number can apply, but will be required to register their business upon successfully receiving a grant
6. A limited number of applications may be approved for non-music companies proposing music-related projects. Letters of support are required to demonstrate music industry support for the project. Please consult with Creative BC to discuss your project before applying to confirm your eligibility
7. If an applicant has previously received funding from the Music Company program, all final reports must have been submitted prior to the application deadline
8. The owners, principals, directors, officers, and shareholders of all applicant companies, businesses, and/or non-profits must be in good standing with Creative BC, which means the applicant is not in default with respect to prior grants, and there are no outstanding amounts owed to Creative BC
9. Artists are not eligible for this program and can apply for funding through the Career Development program
10. This program is intended to support new or expanded activity, not ongoing operational expenses
11. Applicants must demonstrate how a one-time investment in this project or activity will increase their capacity and business viability
12. This program funds activities and related expenses incurred between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027
13. Requests over $20,000 must meet financial statement requirements
14. Public funding from any source cannot equal more than 75% of the project budget. There is no public funding cap for applications from companies owned by Indigenous Peoples
15. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology must be disclosed and outlined in the application

Who can't apply

• Companies that primarily exist to benefit one artist or client
• Companies that primarily exist to present live music are ineligible for this program and can apply for funding through the Live Music program
• Major expenses not included in the approved budget and incurred prior to Creative BC approval