1. BC Music Fund Live Music Program Information Session
Thank you for coming to Creative BC’s info session.
Today we’ll be talking about the goals of the BC Music Fund, and the details of the Live Music Program. I’ll also be giving you a brief introduction to Creative BC and what we do.

2. BRENDA GRUNAU MANAGER, BC MUSIC FUND
My job is to build relationships with all levels of the music industry here in BC
Research other funding models
To design programs and deliver funding to support the growth and activity of BC’s music industry

3. New additions to the BC Music Fund team:
*Gina and Kaitlyn wave from the sidelines*
KAITLYN REINING PROGRAM ANALYST
GINA LOES PROGRAM ANALYST

4. INTERACTIVE AND DIGITAL MEDIA MUSIC AND SOUND RECORDING
The industries Creative BC serves:
FILM AND TELEVISION
INTERACTIVE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
MUSIC AND SOUND RECORDING
BOOK PUBLISHING
MAGAZINE PUBLISHING
Creative BC is an independent agency created and supported by the Province of British Columbia to build and promote BC’s creative industries:
film and television,
interactive and digital media,
music,
book and magazine publishing.
We are really very fortunate to represent what we feel are some of the province’s most dynamic and interdisciplinary industries
We seek to amplify the economic successes of all these areas
CHAMPIONING BC’S DIVERSE AND DISTINCTIVE CREATIVE SECTOR

5. Our Strategic Framework
Show and tell
BC’s creative industry stories.
Position BC’s creative industries to compete to win.
Create a growth culture for BC’s creative industries.
Attract, build
and retain the best creative talent.

6. BC MUSIC FUND What is the BC Music Fund?
The BC Music Fund is a $15-million grant from the Province of BC to support the
growth and activity of the BC music industry. These funds will be administered by
Creative BC over a two year period.

7. GOALS OF THE BC MUSIC FUND1 4
Attract direct investment
Increase regional activity 2 5
New live music events for musicians and audiences
Promote the export of BC talent
The BC Music Fund will diversify and strengthen British Columbia’s economy by:
Attracting investment in B.C.’s music industry and growing the careers of BC artists
Supporting live music and music tourism
Stimulating jobs and ensuring there’s enough activity to support careers in BC
Encouraging music activity in regional centres
Promoting the export of BC talent
Creating ways to measure growth and impact 3 6
Job creation and retention
Measure impact

8. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM What is the Live Music Program?
Designed to support the economic growth of BC’s live music sector
Apply for funding for:
A) Live Music Presentation
B) Business Development
Who can apply? BC-based festivals, venues, event producers, and presenters
Live Music Program Budget: $2.5 million

9. The Adulthood at the Biltmore Cabaret
Photo: Steve Louie, Discorder

10. Priorities of the Live Music Program
Increase economic activity and jobs
Expand music tourism
Stimulate innovation, growth and capacity
Foster
diversity of projects and talent

11. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM Live Music Presentation:
Funding for new or expanded performances
Types of projects eligible for this section include:
Music festivals
Concert series
One-off live music events

12. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM Business Development:
Funding to undertake business development activities
Types of projects eligible for this section include:
Improvements to business processes,
Development of new revenue streams
Enhanced corporate marketing initiatives
Development of knowledge and skills, or
Travel to develop new business relationships
* Business development costs may include capital infrastructure improvements

13. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Is an incorporated company, a registered business OR a not-for-profit organization;
Primarily exists to present live music, or fills a gap in their respective community;
Demonstrates ongoing and sustained commitment to presenting live music and engagement within the local community;
Produces live music events in BC, and assumes the risk in programming, producing, and promoting of these live music performances; and
Has operated for a minimum or two years, or has key personnel with a minimum of two years’ professional experience.

14. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM Funding:
Minimum grant is $5,000
BC companies: up to 50% of budgeted cash expenditures, to a max of $200,000.
Other applicants: up to 25% of budgeted cash expenditures, to a max of $100,000
Public funding is limited to 75% of the budget
For activities and related expenses on or after December 15, 2016
Deadline for applications: February 1, 2017, and June 1, 2017.
Additional intakes may occur if funds are still available.
All applications will be scored on the impact of their project, as well as their capacity to deliver the project.

15. Evaluation Criteria: Impact Assessment1 4
Economic Impact
Innovation / Sustainability / Capacity 2 5
Investment in BC Talent
Out-of-Province Investment / Export 3 6
Diversity
Creative Output

16. Organizational Capacity
Evaluation Criteria: Capacity Assessment 1 3
Project Plan
Sustainability 2 4
Organizational Capacity
Financial Viability

17. Destroyer at the Commodore Ballroom
Photo: Steve Louie, Discorder

18. Live Music Program: Application Requirements1 4
Online application form
Project Budgets from previous years (if applicable) 2 5
Certificate of Incorporation or Business Statement of Registration
Company/Organization Financial Statements for requests of $10,000 or more 3 6
Project Plan, Budget, and Schedule of Activities
Letters of Support (if applicable) 7
Other supporting documents
(if applicable)

19. Von Bingen at Red Gate
Photo: Steve Louie, Discorder

20. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: SUMMARY

21. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: BUDGET

22. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: IMPACT

23. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM
Why is the Live Music Program scored? Applications are scored so the projects with the most impact, and capacity to deliver the project will be funded. We want to make sure we’re funding projects that meet the goals of the BCMF.
Can I apply for Live Music Presentation AND Business Development in the same application? YES. Or you can apply separately; whichever makes the most sense for you.
Why are non-BC companies allowed to apply for funding? BCMF wants to fund all companies who are making an impact in BC’s music industry. We have built ways into the program to ensure we are providing growth to BC companies.
Can I receive other public funding, in addition to the BCMF, for my project? YES, but public funding from any source cannot equal more than 75% of the project budget.
When do I get my cheque? Payment will be customized by project, but will include an advance and a cheque upon receipt of the final report.
Once I’ve applied, when will I hear back? Within 10 weeks

24. Upcoming BCMF Programs1
Sound Recording Pilot
Apply now! 2
Live Music
Deadline Feb 1 3
Research 4
Industry Initiatives 5
Careers of BC Artists 6
Music Company Develop-ment 7
Innovation
Sound Recording Pilot -
Live Music - This program supports BC-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Funding also supports business development initiatives for live events, such as adding a new stage, developing new revenue streams, marketing initiatives, infrastructure improvements, professional development and business travel. Applicants for this program are BC-based festivals, venues, presenters and event producers.
Research - This program supports research projects that increase knowledge and inform the growth, evolution and innovation of BC’s diverse and distinct music sector. Examples of research projects include investigating economic impact, new product development, market research, consumer behavior, feasibility for new initiatives, and diversity within the music industry. Applicants for this program are industry associations and business collaborations.
Industry Initiatives - This program supports industry events and export activities that showcase and grow BC’s music industry, such as industry conferences, trade missions, collaborative export marketing, and BC showcases at events. Funding also supports training activities that develop industry professionals’ knowledge and skills, as well as the business the capacity of artist-entrepreneurs, including conferences, webinars, workshops, mentoring, internships, or artist development programs. Applicants for this program are industry associations and business collaborations.
Careers of BC Artists - This program supports initiatives that develop BC artists, funding the creation of BC-based sound recordings and music videos, touring to different markets, and marketing activities including electronic press kits, photography, and/or promotional campaigns.
Music Company Development - This program supports initiatives to stimulate growth and build the capacity of BC's music companies. Funding for business development will support initiatives such as the launch of new business units, researching/testing new products or revenue streams, business travel, professional development, marketing initiatives, and A&R/scouting.
Innovation - This program supports the development of novel or even disruptive ideas such as cross sector collaboration between tech and music, the launch of new BC-based businesses that fill gaps in the industry, and other projects that support the evolution of BC’s music industry.
Opening December 2016 through March 2017

25. NEED HELP? www.bcmusicfund.com
Contact Kaitlyn Reining, Program Analyst:
Phone:

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28. Thank you for coming!