Marketing Support: Artist II
$5,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Marketing Support: Artist II component of the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program supports Artists II 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:
$5000 maximum for Artist Level II Applicant (or eligible music company) per Deadline
March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Artist II artists who meet all of the following:
a) updated accomplishments and goals completed in Artist Profile;
b) have completed 5 Basic Training sessions;
c) have band member agreements, if groups;
d) must also meet 3 of the following:
– minimum of 500 lifetime units sold of all releases combined (500 streams = 1 unit sold, 6 single downloads = 1 unit sold);
– minimum of 3,500 social media followers across all platforms;
– minimum of 400 Spotify followers or 400 YouTube subscribers;
– minimum of 30 performances out of province within the past 2 years;
– song charted on Billboard top 40 within the past 2 years;
– album/EP charted Top 10 on Earshot or NACC with the past 2 years;
– $30,000 in gross revenue (excluding grants) within the past 2 years;
– recognized booking agent (Feldman, APA, Paradigm, Paquin, CAA, WME, ITA. This list is non-exhaustive; please contact the Program Manager if you are an artist who needs this criteria in order to change programs);
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:
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