Artist Development

Amount:

$10,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

This program fosters and supports Newfoundland and Labrador musical culture through the funding of diverse artists and genres in singles, EP’s, full-length sound recordings, marketing and promotion materials.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. have been a resident of Newfoundland & Labrador for at least six (6) months prior to the application. Proof of residency may be required.
2. At least 80% of the project being funded cannot comprise previously released material by the artist.
3. The majority of any material to be recorded must be original content. In some special instances, the jury may waive this requirement (i.e. specific genres). This waiver will be made at the discretion of the jury on a per project basis.
4. Recordings must be completed in a studio that is located in Newfoundland and Labrador in order to access as an eligible expense. If your proposal includes recording outside of NL, please provide a rationale as to why this recording must be completed outside of the province.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit via the application form page:

https://musicnl.ca/apply-artist-development-program/

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. Biography & Professional History
2. Website, Social Media, & Streaming Links
3. Short bio for your team members (management/publicity/producer/recording engineer/booking/label
support/etc).
4. Project Summary/Description
5. Project Timeline
6. Marketing Plan

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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