Music BC is the voice of the BC Music industry provincially (lobbying for funding support, tax credits and creators rights), nationally (meeting with Minister of Heritage as part of the Council of Canadian Music Industry Associations, lobbying for sustained funding for the arts and copyright reform), internationally (representing BC artists at the world's music trade shows such as MIDEM in Cannes, France, promoting BC talent through the Canadian consulates world-wide). Last year we participated in a joint federal/Provincial study of the BC Music Industry, which became the focal point of lobbying efforts last year.

Music BC provides education in many areas concerning the music business. We provide a monthly Career Development Series (which has been a cornerstone program for Music BC for the last six years), an e-Newsletter (which deals with many topical issues concerning the business), a resource library full of reference books, directories and trade magazines dealing with the music industry.

Music BC provides networking opportunities for members of the music community. Our "Schmusic BC" parties have become a very popular way for connecting different players in the industry. We also print a directory which is focused on the over 3000 BC music industry personnel. In addition, Music BC is a founding partner of the Western Canadian Music Awards, which had its third annual event in Vancouver in October 2005. We also offer showcasing opportunities at New Music West (Vancouver) and Canadian Music Week (Toronto). These events are a perfect opportunity for showcasing of BC artists, networking between all levels of industry professionals, to celebrate the successes of the music business and to provide education through the international conference.

Music BC helps to fund and support the development of BC artists. For a number of years, we have been the BC office for the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings (a Federal/Private foundation which awards over $13 mil per annum to the Canadian Music Industry). We also administer the MITAP Travel Assistance Program of behalf of the Province of British Columbia. This fund was cut three years ago, but has recently been brought back. Music BC also has developed its own Music Assistance program which involves manufacturing, distribution, travel assistance, demonstration record recording, radio promotion and other programs for our members.