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Showcase Support: Artist III

The objective of the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program is to encourage the creation, development, and growth of Nova Scotian music businesses, artists, and their intellectual property.

The Showcase Support stream provides an investment for domestic and international showcase performances.

Offered by Music Nova Scotia

Amount

50% of total budget up to $1,500 per Applicant per deadline for Regional Showcases, $3,000 per Applicant per deadline for Domestic Showcases, $5,000 per Applicant per deadline for International Showcases

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Nova Scotia

Who can apply

Artist Level III

“No-cases” may be eligible provided they are organized to coincide with a significant music event (such as a showcase event, festival or conference) and it can be demonstrated that music industry professionals have been invited to the no-case and can be reasonably expected to attend. A no-case must also be organized and presented by a third party.

About the funding

$1,500 per Applicant per deadline for Regional Showcases $3,000 per Applicant per deadline for Domestic Showcases $5,000 per Applicant per deadline for International Showcases Percentage of Investment – 50% of total budget up to max investment

COVID-19 Testing is an Eligible Expense Many countries require COVID-19 testing upon arrival and may not provide these tests for free. Music Nova Scotia will recognize COVID-19 testing upon arrival as an eligible expense for tour and showcase funding for the foreseeable future.

Eligible Travellers include: Artist/Group Members, Hired Musicians, Tour Manager or Tour Technician.

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