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Next Deadlines: January 9, 2026 (supports initiatives that take place between Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026) & May 15, 2026 (supports initiatives that take place between April 1st to September 30th, 2026);
Music BC’s Business Travel Grant provides assistance to for-profit B.C.-based music companies and individuals undertaking travel activities in support of the growth and development of their business and/or B.C.-based artist clients.
Eligible Business Travel Activities:
Eligible travel activities include attending music industry conferences and trade missions at recognized industry festivals and events that are occurring at least 300 km, or roughly 4 hours outside of the company or individual’s geographical area. Expenses may also be considered for travel to attend meetings and business activities – a detailed itinerary must be provided with confirmation of activities and must include the individuals name, role, and company when listing confirmed or pending meetings; a minimum of 50% of meetings on the itinerary must be confirmed.
Artists may also apply under the business travel grant program if they are traveling for business development purposes and not for performing or showcasing – for example, radio promotion tours, official songwriting retreats or residencies (please include an invitation letter from the presenting organization), attending conferences or trade missions. A detailed itinerary of activities must be provided with confirmation of activities. Self-directed songwriting trips/studio trips, or trips that are centered around a showcase or performance are not eligible.
Eligible Business Applicants:
Applicants must be representing for-profit companies, partnerships, or sole proprietorships. The Company’s headquarters must reside within and pay taxes in B.C., while the purpose of The Company must be to predominately support B.C.-based talent. No more than 50% of Company representatives listed on an application may reside outside of B.C.; those who are B.C.-based must have held a B.C. address for at least 200 of the 365 days immediately preceding the date of application. The Company must have been in operation for at least two years or have key personnel with a minimum of two years of experience. Music BC reserves the right to request proof of residency, citizenship, and business registration, and to assess each application on a case-by-case basis as required.
Artists may also apply under the business travel grant program if they are traveling for business development purposes and not for performing or showcasing – for example, radio promotion tours, official songwriting retreats or residencies (please include an invitation letter from the presenting organization), attending conferences or trade missions. A detailed itinerary of activities must be provided with confirmation of activities. Self-directed songwriting trips/studio trips, or trips that are centered around a showcase or performance are not eligible.
Eligible Artist Travel Activities:
- Showcase – Domestic or International: For artists who have one official showcase invite/confirmation from an industry conference occurring at least 300 km or 4 hours outside of their geographical area.
- Tour – Domestic: For artists who have a minimum of 7 paid tour dates within Canada.
- Tour – International: For artists who have a minimum of 7 paid tour dates outside of Canada.
Note: Artists traveling for business development purposes and not showcasing (e.g., radio promotion tours, official songwriting retreats, or attending industry conferences or trade missions) should apply under the Business Travel Grant Application.
Eligible Artist Applicants:
Music BC’s Domestic & International Travel Grant provides assistance to B.C.-based artists to participate in touring and showcasing initiatives domestically and internationally.
B.C. applicants that are limited companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships must be registered B.C. businesses whose majority ownership is held by B.C. residents (having resided in B.C. for at least 200 of the 365 days immediately preceding the date of application) and must be able to provide proof of B.C. Business Registration. In the case of a band or group, the majority or 50% of the permanent performing members must meet the residency requirements. If only 50% of the band or group are residents of B.C., then the grant funding may only go towards their expenses. Music BC reserves the right to request proof of residency at any time.
