Creative BC
Live music
B.C. festivals, venues, presenters and promoters get $2,000 to $50,000, up to half of costs, for live music events.
- Country
British Columbia, Canada- Category
- Live
- Who applies
- Organisations
- When to apply
- Once a year, opens August with an October deadline
Who can apply
- B.C.-owned festivals, venues, event producers or presenters
- Presenting live music is a core activity
- Artists presenting their own tours or concerts are not eligible
How to apply
- Contact Creative BC staff with any questions before applying
- Fill in the online application for the presentation or business development stream
- Submit by 4:00 PM PT on the October deadline
- Staff and an industry panel score it; results come by email about 14 weeks later
Questions
- How much does Live music pay?
- Up to C$50,000 per grant, paid by Creative BC.
- Who can apply for Live music?
- B.C.-owned festivals, venues, event producers or presenters. Presenting live music is a core activity. Artists presenting their own tours or concerts are not eligible.
- When can I apply for Live music?
- Once a year, opens August with an October deadline.
- Where do I apply for Live music?
- On creativebc.com, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Creative BC.
Checked against creativebc.com on October 28, 2026.