Marketing Support: Artist I

Amount:

$1,500.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Marketing Support: Artist I component of the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program supports Artists I and Record Labels applicants by contributing investment to the costs of the marketing and promotion of a single, EP, LP, or tour. Projects focused solely on asset creation are ineligible.

Comments on Funding:

Level of Investment:
$1,500 maximum for Artist Level I Applicant (or eligible music company per Deadline)

Percentage of Investment:
67% of total budget up to max investment

Deadline:

March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. Artist I artists (must meet all of the following):
a) any Artist who has not reached Artist II or Artist III;
b) must have completed two (2) Basic Training Sessions;
2. Developing Songwriters/Producers or Export Ready Songwriters/Producers (must meet all of the following):
a) Nova Scotian owned business;
b) Be a registered Nova Scotian business with CRA business numbers (including registered sole proprietors or partnerships);
c) Be engaged in the primary activities of Songwriting or Production, including co-writes and toplining;
d) Must have writing credits (minimum 33% writer’s share) on a minimum of 2 songs performed by an artist other than the songwriter;
e) Can demonstrate revenues from core business activities including the sale and licensing of recorded music, publishing and commissions.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. Update their Applicant Profile before submitting an application.
2. Complete and submit a new Applicant Profile form if they do not already have one. Use the appropriate link provided to access the form.
3. Do not create a new Applicant Profile if an existing one has already been created.
4. Contact the Program Manager if they are unsure whether they have an Applicant Profile.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. A completed application form;
2. A complete and detailed Marketing Plan for your project

Other Things to Note:

Link Guide:

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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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