Grants to Manitoba musicians and groups to record, develop, and distribute new works. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the funding is to expand the local music industry and to encourage culturally relevant and commercially viable production activity by providing financial support for costs associated with music recordings.
Applicants may apply under one of three different program levels:
For additional information, see: https://mbfilmmusic.ca/files/Guidelines_for_Music_Recording_Production_Fund_2022_FINAL.pdf#page=3
All types and genres of commercially viable music recordings are eligible to apply. Soundtracks must be commercially released and sold separately from the theatre or film project.
Note: As of April 1, 2022, Manitoba Film & Music will accept applications for projects that have completed recording and are at the mixing phase for the project.
The songs submitted with the application to the level 1, 2, and 3 recording programs and intended for the finished project must be unreleased.
For all applications the recording and/or mixing must occur using an accredited recording service (studio, mixer, or producer) for the project to be eligible. Mixing costs are only eligible if the mixing is done in Manitoba. Mastering can occur at any mastering studio and be considered an eligible expense. Note: additional points in the jury scoring are awarded for applications fully completed at Manitoba facilities.
All expenses directly related to the production of the recording may be eligible (for example, Manitoba recording studio and mixing costs, artist fees, producer fees, mastering, manufacturing, etc.). These expenses must be set out in advance in a budget submitted along with the application and approved by Manitoba Film & Music prior to the commencement of recording.
For additional information on eligible expenses, see: https://mbfilmmusic.ca/files/Guidelines_for_Music_Recording_Production_Fund_2022_FINAL.pdf#page=4
Estimated Size of Grant:
- Artist must release completed recording within two years of receipt of the letter of commitment.
- Recording and/or mixing can commence and related expenses be incurred up to 30 days prior to the application being received.
Submit applications to: music@mbfilmmusic.ca
Stephen Carroll, Director, Music Programs
stephen@mbfilmmusic.ca
(204) 947-2040, Ext. 12
Bonnie Seidel, Music Programs Coordinator
bonnie@mbfilmmusic.ca
(204) 947-2040, Ext. 24
Manitoba Film and Music
Suite 410 - 93 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3B 3B1