MUSIC INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT (MID) INVESTMENT PROGRAM
NEW BRUNSWICK | 2023-2024
This document contains important information about the criteria and conditions of the Artist Development, Live Performance, Marketing, Professional Development + Business Travel, Showcase, and Sound Recording components of the Music Industry Development (MID) Program. This document will help in completing the application form correctly, ensuring that your application for financial investment is not disqualified.
In case of discrepancy between this document and the website, this version shall prevail.
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
LIVE PERFORMANCE
MARKETING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS TRAVEL
SHOWCASE
SOUND RECORDING
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
The Artist Development applicants are at the early stages of their career and can only receive investment from this Component once. You are not eligible for this component if you have previously received funding through the Artist Development or Emerging Artist components.
OBJECTIVES | Artist Development
- Assist artists in New Brunswick with:
- The creation of tools and resources to further develop their career path.
- The opportunity to learn from and connect with real industry professionals.
- The development or productions of assets or ressources designed to enhance the Applicant’s career.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Artist Development
- To produce content for the purpose of providing career development tools and resources for developing and emerging artists.
- To increase the visibility of developing and emerging artists through the resources developed.
DEADLINES | Artist Development
The deadlines for the 2023-2024 fiscal year are:
- April 17, 2023 | 6 PM AST *Eligible expenses can be incurred starting April 1, 2023.
- June 14, 2023 | 6 PM AST
- October 4, 2023 | 6 PM AST
Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of six (6) weeks after the deadline.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Artist Development
Up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $1,500. Applicants may only receive investment from this component once.
EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS | Artist Development
- Production of a professional sound recording;
- Marketing, promotional branding and design;
- Professional photography;
- Music or promotional video content production.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Artist Development
Sound Recording Production
- Rehearsal space rental (to a maximum of $300);
- Recording studio time, equipment rental and recording personnel fees;
- Mixing, mastering, artwork, photography, design;
- Hired musicians’ fees.
Video Production
- Video shoot and editing;
- Venue and equipment rental;
- Props, accessories, costumes or makeup for video production (to a maximum of 100$);
- Other service provider fees.
Publicity and Marketing
- Advertising (including digital and social media ads);
- Website development;
- Professional photography;
- Other service provider fees.
Other considerations
- Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
- Applicants must hold the rights for materials to be recorded or own the master of the eligible sound recording for which funding is being requested.
- Musicians who have toured and worked with other professional musicians or on significant projects will not be considered emerging artists and their application will be withdrawn.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Artist Development
- Accommodations, artist fees, per diem, and travel fees;
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- Retail items (CD duplication, T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise items);
- Expenses incurred prior to the project application date;
- Web hosting fees;
- Project administration fees;
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Equipment purchases;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc);
- One (1) demo track (MP3 or link if applying for the production of a sound recording) and lyrics (if applicable);
- Quotes from all service providers (studio, producer, graphic designer, etc.);
- CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES | Live Performance
- Assist artists in New Brunswick with:
- Investment for live performance activities in Canada and internationally;
- Increasing their presence in markets outside the province.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Live Performance
- Increased opportunities to develop and access new Canadian and international markets.
- Increased development opportunities in markets previously accessed.
- Increased opportunities for artists to develop their fan base and relationships with media and industry in the targeted market(s).
- Contribute to building touring capacity and sustainability for the artist and their team.
DEADLINES | Live Performance
- This component has a rolling deadline. Applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of each month by a jury starting April 4, 2023. No application is accepted after 6 PM AST on February 5, 2024.
- Applications must be submitted at least two (2) business days prior to the departure date and no earlier than three (3) months in advance of travel.
- Decisions regarding all applications will be communicated a maximum of two (2) weeks after the first Tuesday of each month.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Live Performance
- Shows within Canada: A maximum of $3,000 per application.
- International Shows: A maximum of $5,000 per application.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY | Live Performance
- Minimum number of three (3) confirmed dates in different municipalities is required at the time of application.
- The Tour should be continuous and scheduled with no extensive breaks between dates. An “extensive break” generally means more than five days off, depending on the territory being toured. Exceptions can be made if the tour is a significant distance from the artist’s home base.
- Proof of booking for the confirmed dates must be submitted with the application (contracts, agreements, email or social media conversation between the artist/applicant and the venue/promoter/festival, poster, Facebook event page set up by the venue, etc.)
- A Live Performance application can include a showcase date but you cannot also submit a Showcase Application for the same showcase(s). The corresponding conference registration or showcase fees are eligible and the official invitation must be included with the Application.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Live Performance
- Accommodations: Covered at 50% (e.g. hotels, Air BnB, etc.);
- Per diem (covered at 100%):
- $50/person per day in Canada,
- $100/person per day for international.
- Proof of payment or a signed Payment Declaration Form is required.
- Artist and musician Fees: Maximum investment of $200 per musician per performance day (covered at 100%):
- For Fees below $300, use the Payment Declaration Form,
- For Fees above $300, including hired musicians, an invoice and proof of payment must be provided.
- Crew fees (tour manager, sound technician, driver, etc.);
- Some expenses related to international tours, such as sound and lighting technician fees, publicity fees, etc., may be accepted. Please contact the MID Program Manager;
- Professional services such as booking agent, grant writer, publicist;
- Live Performance video production fees (when a confirmed performance is pre-recorded or live streamed);
- Event registration or application fees (ex: for festivals);
- Promotional material (posters, social media ads, T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise items): Maximum investment of $500;
- Airfare (economy-rate flights);
- Travel (taxi, train, bus, shuttle, ferry, etc.);
- Baggage and instrument transportation fees;
- Fees related to obtaining P2 Visas;
- Vehicle rental + fuel;
- Personal Vehicle Use (covered at 100%):
- The rate is $0.50 per km. This rate includes fuel. Please fill out the Payment Declaration Form and include it with the Completion Report. No additional gas receipts are needed.
- Equipment rental (for touring purposes);
- Travel insurance;
- Child Care Expenses. Please read the eligibility criteria related to those expenses.
- Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of final MID investment when submitting the completion report.
Other considerations
- For shows presented within a 50-km radius of the Applicant’s home base: Only artist and hired musician fees, crew fees and venue rental fees can be claimed.
- All travel must start and end in New Brunswick. When this is not possible or practical, please contact the MID Program Manager.
- Services pertaining to publicity and promotion of tours must include quotes and invoices detailing the dates of the tour.
- Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Live Performance
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- CD/Vinyl duplication;
- Expenses incurred prior to the project application date (excluding airfare, accommodation reservation or event registration);
- Web hosting fees;
- Vehicle repairs and vehicle rental expenses for a privately-owned vehicle;
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Donated services (in-kind);
- Equipment purchases;
- Props, accessories, costumes or makeup for video production;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc);
- Detailed itinerary of live performance dates, including locations and travel days;
- Signed contracts, agreements or proof of booking between the artist/management and the venue, promoter, festival, etc.
- Quotes from all service providers (booking agents, publicists, technical crew, etc.);
- Information regarding the promotion and the marketing of the live performance;
- CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.
MARKETING
OBJECTIVES | Marketing
Assist artists and industry professionals in New Brunswick with the marketing & promotion of music-related content, services and projects.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Marketing
- Increased opportunities to develop and access new domestic and international markets.
- Increased development opportunities in markets previously accessed.
- Improved brand development, market and/or stage presence.
- Increased promotional capacity of the Applicant.
DEADLINES | Marketing
The deadlines for the 2023-2024 fiscal year are:
- April 17, 2023 | 6 PM AST *Eligible expenses can be incurred starting April 1, 2023.
- June 14, 2023 | 6 PM AST
- October 4, 2023 | 6 PM AST
Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of six (6) weeks after the deadline.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Marketing
A maximum of $ 4,000 per application.
EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS | Marketing
- Marketing plan development (by/with a consultant);
- Marketing and promotion of a tour or showcase;
- Marketing and promotion of a Sound Recording. Expenses must be incurred within 18 months from the recording’s release date.
- Social media campaigns;
- Video production;
- Projects developed through digital means or platforms (consulting, post-production, website development, branding, etc.);
- Projects meant for digital delivery (marketing campaigns, advertising, Electronic Press Kit (EPK) development, etc.);
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Marketing
- Video production expenses;
- Online advertising and marketing, including social media ads.;
- Website development;
- Publicity, communication and marketing consulting;
- Professional photography;
- Branding and design;
- Promotional material (T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise items): Maximum investment of $500;
- Printing (posters, flyers, business cards, etc.);
- Radio tracking;
- Radio mail-outs;
- Production costs related to the audio/video capture of live performances;
- Translation;
- Grant writing services;
- Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of final MID investment when submitting the completion report.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
Other considerations
Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Marketing
- Accommodations, Artist Fees, travel, and per diem;
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- CD/Vinyl duplication;
- Web hosting fees;
- Vehicle repairs and vehicle rental expenses for a privately-owned vehicle;
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Donated services (in-kind);
- Equipment purchases;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Applicant profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc);
- A detailed marketing proposal, including key objectives, expected outcomes, timelines and milestones;
- Video synopsis (when applying for Video Production)
- MP3 or link of track (when applying for Video Production)
- Quotes from all service providers;
- CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT + BUSINESS TRAVEL
OBJECTIVES | Professional Development + Business Travel
- Assist artists and industry professionals in New Brunswick with:
- Expenses associated in participating in national and international music industry conferences, trade fairs, business trips and business development missions.
- Professional development activities including mentorship and training.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Professional Development + Business Travel
- Increased opportunities to develop and access new national and international markets.
- Increased opportunities to pursue the development of markets previously accessed.
- Increased professional development and training through conferences, workshops, and mentorship.
- Increased skills and knowledge for the music sector as a whole.
DEADLINES | Professional Development + Business Travel
- This component has a rolling deadline. Applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of each month by a jury starting April 4, 2023. No application is accepted after 6 PM AST on February 5, 2024.
- Applications must be submitted at least two (2) business days prior to the departure date and no earlier than three (3) months in advance of travel.
Decisions regarding all applications will be communicated a maximum of two (2) weeks after the first Tuesday of each month.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Professional Development + Business Travel
A maximum of $ 2,000 per application or event.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY | Professional Development + Business Travel
- Attending national and international music industry conferences, trade fairs, business trips and business development missions.
- In-person or online training that can help further the applicant’s career (e.g. recording, social media, marketing, business or financial management).
- In-person or online mentorship opportunities. Mentorship projects must contribute to the Applicant’s career/ business/ entrepreneurial development and acquisition of new technical skills.
- Stagecraft: Working with a stage coach, stylist, sound and/or light technician, or any other stage professional with a track record in stagecrafting.
- Applicants must submit one application per event/project.
- Eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the MID Program Manager. Applicants who are applying for a training or mentorship project must contact the MID Program Manager prior to submitting an application to determine the eligibility of proposed activity.
- Classes, private lessons or mentorship given on a weekly or continual basis are not eligible. This component is not designed for higher education courses delivered during a semester or where the applicant will obtain education credits (e.g. college or university course). Projects involving Live Performances, Marketing and Showcases are not eligible in this component. Please apply under their respective components.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Professional Development + Business Travel
- Accommodations: Covered at 50% (e.g. hotels, Air BnB, etc.);
- Per diem (covered at 100%):
- $50/person per day in Canada,
- $100/person per day for international.
- Proof of payment or a signed Payment Declaration Form is required.
- Event registration or application fees;
- Training of mentorship fees;
- Promotional material (posters, social media ads, promo cards, etc.): Maximum investment of $300;
- Professional services such as booking agent, grant writer, publicist;
- Stage craft services: stage professional or coach, stylist, sound and/or light technician, etc.;
- Airfare (economy-rate flights);
- Travel (taxi, train, bus, shuttle, ferry, etc.);
- Baggage and instrument transportation fees;
- Vehicle rental + fuel;
- Personal Vehicle Use (covered at 100% to a maximum of $1,500):
- The rate is $0.50 per km. This rate includes fuel. Please fill out the Payment Declaration Form and include it with the Completion Report. No additional gas receipts are needed.
- Travel insurance;
- Child Care Expenses. Please read the eligibility criteria related to those expenses.
Other considerations
- Travel, accommodations and per diem are not eligible for events and conferences taking place within a 50-km radius of the Applicant’s home base.
- Travel, accommodations and per diem expenses are only eligible for the travel day before the event, the day(s) of the event and the travel day after the event.
- All travel must start and end in New Brunswick. When this is not possible or practical, please contact the MID Program Manager.
- Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
- Only one application per organization, group or business can be submitted for a conference, trade fair, business trip or business development mission. There is a maximum of two people per application.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Professional Development + Business Travel
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- Retail items (CD duplication, T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise items);
- Artist fees;
- Web hosting fees;
- Project administration fees;
- Vehicle repairs or vehicle rental expenses for a privately-owned vehicle;
- Expenses incurred prior to the project application date (excluding airfare, accommodation reservation or registration fees);
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Donated services (in-kind);
- Equipment purchases;
- Props, accessories, costumes or makeup for video production;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Applicant profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc);
- Proof of event(s) registration, training or mentorship;
- Description of event(s) to be attended;
- Detailed itinerary and travel plans, including locations and dates
- List of contacts and meetings planned;
- Professional Development: Description of training or mentorship;
- Professional Development: CVs or biographies of facilitators
- Quotes from all service providers (publicists, technical crew, etc.);
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.
SHOWCASE
OBJECTIVES | Showcase
- Assist artists in New Brunswick with:
- Investment to perform in front of industry professionals and buyers during domestic or international industry events.
- Increasing visibility and networking opportunities during industry events.
- Gaining experience and knowledge related to showcasing during industry events.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Showcase
- Showcase artists to industry professionals and/or delegate buyers during a recognized industry event or other eligible events.
- Increased opportunities to develop and access new national and international markets.
- Increased opportunities to pursue the development of markets previously accessed.
- Increased professional development opportunities through conferences, workshops, and mentorship provided at the showcasing event.
- Improved brand development and market preparedness.
DEADLINES | Showcase
- This component has a rolling deadline. Applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of each month by a jury starting April 4, 2023. No application is accepted after 6 PM AST on February 5, 2024.
- Applications must be submitted at least two (2) business days prior to the departure date and no earlier than three (3) months in advance of travel.
Decisions regarding all applications will be communicated a maximum of two (2) weeks after the first Tuesday of each month.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Showcase
- Showcase within Canada: A maximum of $2,000 per application.
- International showcase: A maximum of $3,000 per application.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY | Showcase
- In-person or online showcase for regional, national and/or international delegate buyers at recognized industry events, including but not limited to, the East Coast Music Association Festival & Conference, Canadian Music Week, Folk Alliance International, RIDEAU, ROSEQ, and MIDEM. For events that are outside the scope of official industry showcases, contact the MID Program Manager.
- Applicants must have proof of event invitation and/or confirmation.
- Live Performance expenses are not eligible in this component. Please apply under the Live Performance component.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Showcase
- Accommodations: Covered at 50% (e.g. hotels, Air BnB, etc.);
- Per diem (covered at 100%):
- $50/person per day in Canada,
- $100/person per day for international.
- Proof of payment or a signed Payment Declaration Form is required.
- Artist and musician Fees: Maximum investment of $200 per musician per showcase day (covered at 100%):
- For Fees below $300, use the Payment Declaration Form,
- For Fees above $300 or for hired musicians, an invoice and proof of payment must be provided.
- Crew fees (tour manager, sound technician, driver, etc.);
- Some expenses paid to non-Canadian residents such as sound and lighting technician fees, agent fees, publicity fees etc. may be accepted. Please contact the MID Program Manager;
- Professional services such as booking agent, grant writer, publicist;
- Production costs related to the audio/video capture of the online showcase;
- Showcase registration or application fees;
- Promotional material (posters, social media ads, promo cards, etc.): Maximum investment of $300;
- Airfare (economy-rate flights);
- Travel (taxi, train, bus, shuttle, ferry, etc.);
- Baggage and instrument transportation fees;
- Vehicle rental + fuel;
- Personal Vehicle Use (covered at 100%):
- The rate is $0.50 per km. This rate includes fuel. Please fill out the Payment Declaration Form and include it with the Completion Report. No additional gas receipts are needed;
- Equipment rental (for showcase purposes);
- Travel insurance;
- Child Care Expenses. Please read the eligibility criteria related to those expenses.
- Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of final MID investment when submitting the completion report.
Other considerations
- For showcases presented within a 50-km radius of the Applicant’s home base: Only artist and hired musician fees, and crew fees can be claimed.
- Travel, accommodations and per diem expenses are only eligible for the travel day before the showcase, the day(s) of the showcase and the travel day after the showcase.
- All travel must start and end in New Brunswick. When this is not possible or practical, please contact the MID Program Manager.
- Services pertaining to publicity and promotion of showcases must include quotes and invoices detailing the dates of the showcase.
- Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Showcase
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- CD/Vinyl duplication;
- Expenses incurred prior to the project application date (excluding airfare, accommodation reservation or event registration);
- Vehicle repairs or vehicle rental expenses for a privately-owned vehicle;
- Web hosting fees;
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Donated services (in-kind);
- Equipment purchases;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc).
- Proof of showcase invitation and/or agreement;
- International showcases: Information proving export readiness;
- Description of the event;
- Short narrative outlining how the Applicant will promote and leverage the opportunity;
- Quotes from all service providers (booking agents, publicists, technical crew, etc.);
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.
SOUND RECORDING
OBJECTIVES | Sound Recording
- Assist artists and industry professionals in New Brunswick with:
- Investment for the production of New Brunswick sound recordings.
- Promoting the development and growth of the New Brunswick music industry through providing opportunities to create, market and promote New Brunswick sound recordings.
- Marketable projects for radio and/or streaming platforms, sync and publishing.
- Encouraging career development of artists and the emergence of new talent and content.
TARGETED OUTCOMES | Sound Recording
- To produce quality musical works from New Brunswick.
- To make these works accessible to New Brunswick residents and to the world.
- To increase the collaboration between the various links in the music industry chain.
DEADLINES | Sound Recording
The deadline for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is:
Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of six (6) weeks after the deadline.
LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Sound Recording
EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS | Sound Recording
- Full-length albums (30+ minutes)
- Mini albums / EPs (30- minutes)
- Market-ready singles
Other considerations for eligible projects:
- Projects or albums can only receive funding from this component once.
- Applicants must hold the rights or the license for materials to be recorded or own the master of the Sound Recording for which funding is being requested.
- In the case where the Applicant is not the artist, contracts with the artist(s) relating to production and/or distribution of the album (exclusive sound recording contract, co-production, license, etc.) are required.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Sound Recording
Pre-Production
- Facility rental;
- Producer’s fees;
- Studio/Recording fees.
Production
- Artist and musician Fees: Maximum investment of $500 per musician per project (covered at 100%).
- For fees below $300, use the Payment Declaration Form.
- For fees above $300 or for hired musicians, an invoice and proof of payment must be provided;
- Producer;
- Arrangement;
- Recording studio;
- Equipment/Instrument rental;
- Editing;
- Mixing;
- Mastering;
- Song/Content Licensing;
- Artwork;
- Photography;
- Graphic work.
Other expenses
- Accommodations: Covered at 50% (e.g. hotels, Air BnB, etc.);
- Per diem (covered at 100%):
- $50/person per day in Canada;
- $100/person per day for international;
- Proof of payment or a signed Payment Declaration Form is required;
- Airfare (economy-rate flights);
- Travel (taxi, train, bus, shuttle, ferry, etc.);
- Baggage and instrument transportation fees;
- Vehicle rental + fuel (Applicant only);
- Personal Vehicle Use (covered at 100%):
- The rate is $0.50 per km. This rate includes fuel. Please fill out the Payment Declaration Form and include it with the Completion Report. No additional gas receipts are needed;
- Travel insurance;
- Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of final MID investment when submitting the completion report.
Other considerations for eligible expenses
- Travel, per diem and accommodations for projects taking place within a 50-km radius of the Applicant’s home base are not eligible.
- Expenses related to services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, will be funded at 25%. Examples of similar projects they have contracted with artists other than themselves must be provided in order for the expense to be eligible.
- For all other expenses not listed above, please contact the MID Program Manager.
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Sound Recording
- Expenses associated to the duplication of the album;
- Expenses paid in cash without a detailed receipt, or paid through pre-paid methods such as gift certificates, vouchers or credits;
- Retail items (CD duplication, T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise items);
- Vehicle repairs or vehicle rental expenses for a privately-owned vehicle;
- Hospitality expenses (e.g. caterer, food, refreshments);
- Donated services (in-kind);
- Equipment purchases;
- Props, accessories, costumes or makeup for video production;
- Audit expenses, personal legal fees, fines;
- Recoverable taxes, fees, or similar expenses;
- Interest charges on overdue payments.
SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
- Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc).
- Full Album: Three (3) demo tracks;
- Mini-Album/EP: Two (2) demo tracks;
- Single: One (1) demo track of the proposed single;
- Lyrics (if applicable);
- Quotes from all service providers (studio, producer, graphic designer, etc.);
- CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
- Project Marketing Plan;
- Recording previously released works: If there are works that have previously been recorded and released by the applicant, a rationale must be provided why they are to be re-recorded;
- Project Budget with specific expenses and revenues;
- Any other information relevant to the project.