Performing Musicians Fund
The Performing Musicians Fund supports activities that help Yukon musicians build sustainable careers in the music industry.
Offered by Department of Economic Development
Amount
Up to 75 per cent of your cash expenses, up to a maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year for emerging musician activities and $30,000 per fiscal year for established musician activities
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Who can apply
Yukon resident musicians can apply as an individual or as a business.
At least 50 per cent of the members of a duo or group must be Yukon residents to be eligible.
You can apply for funding as an:
emerging musician, who has limited performance experience; or
significant performance experience outside of the Yukon;
a track record of successfully promoting commercially released music outside of the Yukon; and
a consistent income from musician activities.
About the funding
You can receive up to 75 per cent of your cash expenses, up to a maximum of:
$10,000 per fiscal year for emerging musician activities; and
$30,000 per fiscal year for established musician activities.
The total funding you receive from the Government of Yukon cannot exceed 75 per cent of your activity’s total cash costs.
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This program provides funding for:
preproduction activities; and
workshops;
sound recordings intended for commercial release;
applying to showcases; and
auditions;
marketing activities for newly-released music.
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