FACTOR
Live Performance
Tour and showcase support for Canadian artists in Canada and abroad, with yearly caps by artist tier.
- Country
Canada- Category
- Live
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling
Who can apply
- Artists with a rated artist and applicant profile; showcase support is open to all ratings
- Tour support for artists rated 2 and 3; General artists for Canadian tours only
- A release out in the last 24 months, or due within six months of the last date
How to apply
- Set up your rated profiles in the FACTOR online system
- Apply for the tour or showcase component at least one day before the trip starts
- General artists apply for domestic tours by 1 June, 1 September or 1 December
- FACTOR staff decide within six to eight weeks; 50% is paid on acceptance
Questions
- How much does Live Performance pay?
- Up to C$37,500 a year, paid by FACTOR.
- Who can apply for Live Performance?
- Artists with a rated artist and applicant profile; showcase support is open to all ratings. Tour support for artists rated 2 and 3; General artists for Canadian tours only. A release out in the last 24 months, or due within six months of the last date.
- When can I apply for Live Performance?
- Rolling.
- Where do I apply for Live Performance?
- On factor.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to FACTOR.
Checked against factor.ca on October 28, 2026.