The Music Industry Travel Assistance Program (“MITAP”) is administered by the Music BC Industry Association  on behalf of Creative BC, financially supported by the Province of British Columbia.

MITAP provides assistance to BC based recording artists to participate in performance and showcasing initiatives that are undertaken in support of BC owned sound recordings. MITAP also assists BC based music businesses to participate in conferences and other business travel in order to support BC based recording artists.

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DEADLINE: Friday September 26th, 5pm PST

102.7 The PEAK and Music BC announce The 2014 PEAK Performance Project Showcase Series, powered by Cariboo Brewing! For 4 Thursdays throughout September and October, we will showcase our Top 12 bands at Fortune Sound Club. These performances will form a part of their overall scores so make sure you come out and support your favourites!

Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender St. Vancouver
Doors at 8:00 pm, Music at 9pm sharp!
Tickets Advance: $10.27 + Service Charge

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Tickets at the Door: $15
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Export trade initiative to foster sync licensing opportunities and relationships abroad for BC
artists. Thanks to funding from Creative BC and FACTOR, Music BC is able to provide an export trade mission focused on showcasing BC talent in the European market. The initiative will include showcase and networking opportunities for participating artists.

2014 Showcase Details

CIMA’s CANADA HOUSE will host showcases at Reeperbahn on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 from Noon onwards each day. CANADA HOUSE is located at a new venue this year, Neidklub, a 300-capacity club in the centre of the festival district.

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Music BC is once again teaming up with Rifflandia Festival to present 3 nights of emerging BC talent!
The 2014 Music BC Rifflandia showcases will take place at Anian in Victoria BC September 11th, 12th, and 13th!

(in order of appearance)

Thursday, September 11
Wintermitts
Little India
Derrival
Willhorse

Friday, September 12
Skye Wallace
Jasper Sloan Yip
Damn Fools
Midil Beach

Saturday, September 13
Jody Glenham
Hunting
LIINKS
Humans DJ Set

For more information on the performing artists, read below.

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Saturday, September 13 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rifflandia HQ
1505 Douglas St. Victoria
*Free Admission*

Please RSVP to: pacificnw@grammy.com

The Recording Academy – Pacific Northwest Chapter, Music Managers Forum Canada, Music BC and RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL present

HOW CAN I GET OFF THIS ISLAND? V.5
An industry-focused Q&A session for artists and managers

Jason Burns: President / Burnt Tree Entertainment
Frank Nieto: Publicity Director / Sub Pop Records
Benji Rogers: President & Founder / Pledge Music
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