ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT (MID) INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Music Industry Development (MID) Investment Program is funded by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (THC) and is managed by Music·Musique NB. Launched in 1998, the program was created to support and foster the sound recording industry and increase the number of professional recordings produced in New Brunswick. Marketing, touring and showcasing components were later added to the program scope.

In 2018, the Province of New Brunswick invited Music·Musique NB (MNB) to act as stewards and managers of the MID Investment Program.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES | 2026-2027

This document contains important information about the criteria of the Music Industry Development (MID) Investment 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.

OTHER USEFUL DOCUMENTS

• Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines 
• Logos + Acknowledgments Guidelines

SAMPLE FORMS (for information only, do not submit as an application)

• Artist Development
• Live Performance
• Marketing
• Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel
• Sound Recording

• MID Program Application Help Guide

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• To foster the development and growth of the music industry in New Brunswick;
• Ensure that artist-entrepreneurs and music industry professionals have the skills, capacity, tools and support to succeed on a global scale and in a digital environment;
• Encourage the continuous career development of both established and emerging artists;
• Enable the music industry to play a greater role in developing its own talent, in strengthening the industry, and in contributing to the economic development of the province of New Brunswick;
• Provide artist-entrepreneurs and industry professionals more opportunities to develop while remaining residents of the province.

PROGRAM INTENT

The MID program aims to support projects that require financial investment and may not be feasible without program support. Applications are assessed in relation to the scope of the project, its financial structure, and its alignment with program objectives. Projects that demonstrate a clear role for MID support in enabling or strengthening the proposed activity may be prioritized.

MUSIC INDUSTRY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Music industry businesses and organizations may be eligible for MID support when their primary mandate is music creation, presentation, education, or music industry development, and when the proposed activity is clearly project-based and aligned with program objectives.

Eligibility is determined based on both the nature of the business or organization and the purpose of the proposed activity.

Businesses and organizations whose core operations are centred on music (for example, music schools, publishers, or festival organizers) may be considered eligible when applying for support toward defined, non-operational projects such as branding, marketing initiatives, or other strategic activities.

The MID program does not support:

• ongoing operational or revenue-generating activities;
• routine programming or regularly scheduled performances;
• activities primarily intended to promote ongoing services, lessons, or commercial offerings; or
• the presentation of recitals, student or internal presentations, or similar events that form part of an organization’s regular operations.

Businesses, organizations or venues for which music programming is incidental to their primary activity (for example, bars, restaurants, or hospitality venues) are not considered eligible solely on the basis that music is presented on a regular basis. In this context, incidental programming refers to situations where music is presented as a supplementary activity to a venue’s primary commercial operation rather than as the core mandate of the business, organization, or venue.

When in doubt, applicants are encouraged to contact the MID Team prior to submitting an application.

DEADLINES

Certain program components, including Live Performance and Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel, operate on a rolling deadline. Applications may be submitted at any time while funding remains available. When program budgets are nearing their allocation limit or funds are nearly depleted, applications are reviewed in chronological order based on the time-stamped date they are submitted.

Once available funds are fully committed, no further applications will be approved for that component.

The deadlines for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) are:

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

• May 15, 2026  | 4 PM ADT
• September 15, 2026 | 4 PM ADT

LIVE PERFORMANCE

• This component has a rolling deadline and is subject to available funds.

MARKETING

• May 15, 2026  | 4 PM ADT
• September 15, 2026 | 4 PM ADT

SHOWCASE + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT + BUSINESS TRAVEL

• This component has a rolling deadline and is subject to available funds.

SOUND RECORDING 

• June 15, 2026 | 4 PM ADT

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

The Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, have an affiliation with a First Nation on Turtle Island, be a permanent resident of Canada or have an application for permanent resident in process, and have resided in New Brunswick for at least six months prior to the application submission; or
• Be a business or a not-for-profit organization registered with Service NB, working in the music industry and based in New Brunswick. Individual staff for which investment is requested must meet the above citizenship and residency criteria to be eligible.

For groups, the majority of members must meet the above citizenship and residency criteria to be eligible.

New Brunswick residents who have been studying outside the province for more than two (2) years are not eligible to apply to the MID program.

If a business submits a project intended for an artist, the artist in question must meet the above citizenship and residency criteria to be eligible.

Cover bands and tribute projects are not eligible. Exceptions may be made for blues, classical, jazz or traditional repertoires. Please contact the MID Team prior to submitting an application.

Government Departments, public agencies or institutions, and public or private broadcasters are not eligible for MID investment. Not-for-profit organizations receiving funding from the Export and Market Access Program or any other Tourism, Heritage and Culture funding programs are not eligible for MID investment.

ELIGIBILITY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

For live performance and showcasing projects taking place outside Canada, the Artist must meet all the following criteria:

• Have a strong professional recent history (past two years), including regular touring and/or exposure outside of Atlantic Canada
• Have an established team infrastructure, or for independent artists, relevant experience in self-management.
• Significant online presence, including streams, social media fans and views.
• For groups, band member agreements are mandatory.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

The Music Industry Development Investment program contributes up to 50% of eligible expenses for all components except for the Artist Development Component (75%). Eligible expenses incurred in the same fiscal year as the project (April 1 to March 31) can be included in the application budget. Airfare (economy-rate flights) expenses may be incurred in a different fiscal year, when applicable. Ex: Flights booked in February for a tour happening in June.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE EXPENSES

• Artist Development
• Live Performance
• Marketing
• Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel
• Sound Recording

Though all of the eligibility criteria may be met, financial investment is not guaranteed or may be less than the amount requested. Components are subject to budget availability.

Applicants may submit multiple applications in the course of a fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), but only once per component per deadline. The maximum investment an Applicant may receive in a fiscal year for all components combined (excluding Sound Recording) is $20,000.

Applicants considered in default (e.g. outstanding Completion Reports from previous projects) cannot apply to any component of the MID program until the issue involving the default status is resolved with the MID Program Manager.

Projects approved in a fiscal year must be completed in the same fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Failure to submit a Completion Report by the date stated in the project’s Investment Agreement could affect the final MID investment.

Investment Recipients under 18 years of age must submit a signed Parent or Legal Guardian Consent Form, prior to signing the Investment Agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A fully completed Application Form, including all supporting information and applicable materials, is required. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

All applications are reviewed by the MID Program Team prior to the jury process.

EVALUATION CRITERIA & PROCESS

Please consult the Evaluation Guidelines for more information.

Decisions regarding all applications and completion reports will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

If additional information or documentation is required to complete the review of an application, Music·Musique NB will notify the Applicant. If the requested information is not submitted, or the MID Program Manager has not been contacted, within ten (10) business days of the request, the application may be withdrawn from consideration.

OFFENSIVE OR ABUSIVE MATERIAL

Investment may be refused to projects featuring lyrics and/or artwork that contain illegal or offensive material, hate propaganda, obscenity or pornography, excessive or gratuitous violence, that denigrate an identifiable group, or that contain other illegal material as defined in the Criminal Code. A breach will put the Applicant in default and amounts previously received may have to be repaid.

PAYMENT

Once the application is approved and the Investment Agreement has been signed and returned to the MID Program Manager, 75% of the approved amount will be paid to the Applicant by direct deposit. The balance is paid upon approval of the Completion Report.

Payments are processed twice a month. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their direct deposit information is accurate and up to date in the MID platform.

TAX

Investment provided under the MID program can be taxable. No T4A tax receipt shall be issued. Please direct all tax-related inquiries to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Investments recipients must acknowledge the support of the Province of New Brunswick and Music·Musique NB. Failure to do so could affect the final MID investment. Please consult the Logos and Acknowledgement Guidelines for more information.

COMPLETION REPORT

Successful Applicants are required to submit a Completion Report within thirty (30) days following the completion date specified on the application, or on the date agreed upon with the MID Program Manager. Please consult the Completion Report Guidelines for more information.

UNFINISHED PROJECTS

In the event that a project is cancelled or does not proceed after receiving investment, the Applicant is still required to submit a Completion Report. This report must include details of the work completed and any expenses incurred up to that point. Unused funds must be returned. Please contact the MID Program Manager to discuss arrangements.

TRANSLATION

Applications, Completion Reports, and other submitted material such as quotes, marketing plan, and any other documents related to a submitted application or Completion Report may be translated by Music·Musique NB into both official languages for the purposes of review, evaluation, and administration.

By submitting an application or a Completion Report, applicants acknowledge and consent to the translation of their materials if they are not originally provided in both official languages.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please ensure that you retain or save a copy of all submitted forms, attachments and emails received for your records.

Music·Musique NB staff and jurors reviewing and assessing applications and Completion Reports may request additional information to confirm budgets, expenses, eligibility, or project details, beyond what is originally requested or submitted. Applicants are required to provide this information upon request in order for the review or assessment process to proceed.

In the case of disagreement concerning the interpretation of policies and programs, Music·Musique NB and its Board of Directors reserves the right to the final interpretation of the intent and implementation of any program.

CONTACT

Music Industry Development (MID) Program
c/o Music·Musique NB
140 Botsford Street, Suite 30
Moncton, NB E1C 4X4

506.377.5007 | mid@musicnb.org

COMPONENT-SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

PDF Copy of the Application Form (for information only, cannot be submitted)

CRITERIA | Artist Development

This component is intended for artists or groups who have not yet realized substantial provincial or regional exposure. The artist or group has not yet secured an established team infrastructure, such as a manager, agent, publicist or record label.

Applicants who have toured with other professional musicians or worked on significant projects are ineligible for the Artist Development component and their application will automatically be withdrawn.

Applicants must hold the necessary rights to record the materials specified in the application.

Applicants may receive up to a maximum of two (2) investments in this component.

OBJECTIVES + TARGETED OUTCOMES | Artist Development

• To assist artists in New Brunswick with the development and production of assets, tools and resources designed to enhance their career.
• Contribute to the production of material that provides career development tools and opportunities for developing and emerging artists.
• Increase the visibility and the professionalization of developing and emerging artists.

DEADLINES | Artist Development

The deadlines for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are:

• May 15, 2026  | 4 PM AST
• September 15, 2026 | 4 PM AST

Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Artist Development

Up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,500. Applicants may receive up to a maximum of two (2) investments in this component. This includes investments received in the past as part of the Emerging Artist Component.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | Artist Development

• Audio and video production;
• Marketing, promotional branding and design;
• Professional photography;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Performance coaching.

SUPPORT MATERIAL | Artist Development

• 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);
• CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
• Quotes from all service providers;
• Budget with expected expenses and revenues. Financial details can be included directly in the form. For all eligible expenses, consult the ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Artist Development section;
• Any other relevant information.

LIVE PERFORMANCE

PDF Copy of the Application Form (for information only, cannot be submitted)

CRITERIA | Live Performance

• A minimum of five (5) confirmed dates, and up to three (3) dates in negotiation, in different municipalities is required at the time of application. Eligible dates must be in the same fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
• Proof of booking for the confirmed dates must be submitted with the application (contracts, agreements, email or social media conversation between the artist/applicant/artist’s booking agent 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.
• A Live Performance application is considered international when the majority of confirmed dates included in the application take place outside of Canada. Applications that do not meet this threshold will be assessed as domestic.
• A limited number of promotional appearances may be included as eligible dates when directly connected to a Live Performance project. Up to 20% of the total number of dates (for example, one out of five dates) may be promotional appearances. All promotional appearances must be clearly identified in the application and should support or complement the overall live performance activity.
• Eligibility for repeat performances in the same city (e.g. multiple shows in a large market such as Toronto, multiple shows at a significant festival, a ‘two-night stand”, a “regular Saturday night at a bar”, an extended / repeated engagement, etc.) is subject to approval.

OBJECTIVES + TARGETED OUTCOMES  | Live Performance

• Support developing, export-ready and exporting artists in New Brunswick by investing in live performance activities in Canada and internationally.
• Increase the presence and visibility of New Brunswick artists in markets outside the province.
• Increase the opportunities to develop and access new and previously-accessed Canadian and international markets, and improve export preparedness and readiness.
• Contribute to the retention of New Brunswick artists by building capacity and sustainability for the artist and their team.

DEADLINES | Live Performance

This component has a rolling deadline and is subject to available funds.

Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Live Performance

Up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $6,000 for national tours and $9,000 for international tours.

There is no limit to the number of times an applicant can receive investment in this component. However, previous completion reports, return on investment, and overall growth will be taken into account.

SUPPORT MATERIAL | Live Performance

• 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.
• Information regarding the promotion and the marketing of the live performance;
• CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
• Budget with expected expenses and revenues. Financial details can be included directly in the form. For all eligible expenses, consult the ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Live Performance section;
• Any other relevant information.

MARKETING

OBJECTIVES + TARGETED OUTCOMES  | Marketing

• Support artists and industry professionals in New Brunswick by contributing investments to the marketing & promotion of music-related content, projects and services;
• Increase the opportunities to develop and access new and previously-accessed Canadian and international markets.
• Improve brand development.

DEADLINES | Marketing

PDF Copy of the Application Form (for information only, cannot be submitted)

The deadlines for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are:

• May 15, 2026  | 4 PM AST
• September 15, 2026 | 4 PM AST

Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Marketing

Up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $5,000.

There is no limit to the number of times an Applicant can receive investment in this component. However, previous completion reports, return on investment, and overall growth will be taken into account.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | 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;
• Photography, Branding, Website development etc.;
• Projects meant for digital delivery (marketing campaigns, advertising, Electronic Press Kit (EPK) development, etc.)

SUPPORT MATERIAL | Marketing

• Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc);
• A detailed marketing plan or proposal (when applicable), 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;
• Budget with expected expenses and revenues. Financial details can be included directly in the form. For all eligible expenses, consult the ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Marketing section;
• Any other relevant information.

SHOWCASE + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT + BUSINESS TRAVEL

PDF Copy of the Application Form (for information only, cannot be submitted)

CRITERIA | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

An artist or group who has a showcase spot at a recognized industry event, or an individual who works in the music industry who needs to travel for business or market development.

OBJECTIVES + TARGETED OUTCOMES | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

• Support music industry professionals by providing investments to:

• Professional and career development opportunities;
• Develop and access new and previously-accessed Canadian and international markets.

• Support New Brunswick artists by providing investments to:

• Showcase activities taking place in front of buyers and other industry professionals during recognized music industry events in Canada and internationally;
• Develop and access new and previously-accessed Canadian and international markets.

DEADLINES | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

This component has a rolling deadline and is subject to available funds.

Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

Up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $5,000 for national showcases, 7,500$ for international showcases, and $3,000 for business travel and professional development opportunities.

There is no limit to the number of times an applicant can receive investment in this component. However, previous completion reports, return on investment, and overall growth will be taken into account.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

• National and International showcases;
• Professional and market development opportunities.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS |  Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

An Applicant cannot submit an application to this component, if they have previously submitted and been accepted for this specific activity in the Live Performance component.

When applying for Business Travel, a maximum of two (2) industry professionals per business, per application, applies.

For International Showcases, the Artist must meet the eligibility criteria listed here.

SUPPORT MATERIAL | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

• List of all relevant travelers;
• Proof of registration or invitation to a showcase, professional development, or mentorship opportunity;
• Description of the event and intended outcomes.
• Budget with expected expenses and revenues. Financial details can be included directly in the form. For all eligible expenses, consult the ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel section;
• Any other relevant information.

SOUND RECORDING

PDF Copy of the Application Form (for information only, cannot be submitted)

OBJECTIVES + TARGETED OUTCOMES | Sound Recording

• Support New Brunswick artists by providing investments to :

• The production of sound recordings.
• Marketable Sound Recording projects for radio and/or streaming platforms, sync and publishing.

• Promote the development and growth of the New Brunswick music industry by providing opportunities to create, market and promote New Brunswick sound recordings.
• Produce quality musical works from New Brunswick and make these works accessible to New Brunswick residents and to the world.

DEADLINE | Sound Recording

The deadline for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is:

• June 15, 2026 | 4 PM AST

Decisions regarding the application will be communicated a maximum of twelve (12) weeks after the deadline.

LEVEL OF INVESTMENT | Sound Recording

A maximum of $ 5,000.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS | Sound Recording

• Full-length albums (30+ minutes)
• Mini albums / EPs (30- minutes)
• Market-ready singles

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS | Sound Recording

Albums and singles can receive investment from this component only 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 Recording Artist, such as a Producer submitting for a recording project, contracts with the artist(s) relating to production and/or distribution of the album (exclusive sound recording contract, co-production, license, etc.) are required.

SUPPORT MATERIAL | Sound Recording

• Artist profile info (biography, photo, weblinks, etc).
• Demo track(s) :

• Full Album: Three (3);
• Mini-Album/EP: Two (2);
• Single: One (1) demo track of the proposed single;

• Lyrics (if applicable);
• CVs or biographies of all relevant team members;
• Estimated Release and Promotion Plan:

• Applicants should provide a brief outline of how the recording will be released and promoted. This does not need to be a formal marketing document, but should include a general timeline and the key promotional activities planned to support the release (for example: single releases, radio promotion, publicity outreach, social media campaigns, music video releases, touring, or other promotional activities), as well as the metrics that will be used to measure success. Jurors take this section into consideration while evaluating submissions;

• Quotes from Service providers: 

• The Applicant must submit a quote from the recording studio(s) and from other significant service providers such as a producer, hired musicians, mixing and mastering studio, sound engineer, graphic designer, etc.;

• Letters of intent from producers or other team members will strengthen the application.
• Budget with expected expenses and revenues. Financial details can be included directly in the form. For all eligible expenses, consult the ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Sound Recording section
• Any other information relevant to the project.

COMPLETION REPORT GUIDELINES

The following contains important information about the Completion Report for the Music Industry Development (MID) Investment Program. 

In case of discrepancy between this document and the website, this version shall prevail.

OTHER USEFUL DOCUMENTS

• Logos + Acknowledgments Guidelines 

SUPPORT MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE COMPLETION REPORT

• Proof of acknowledgements (Music·Musique NB and Government of New Brunswick);
• Receipts/Invoices;
• A signed Payment Declaration Form, or a detailed itemized invoice, from each Artist or Musician claiming Artist/Musician Fees, and/or Per Diems, and/or Personal Vehicle Usage must be provided.
• Proof of other public funding (e.g., FACTOR, Musicaction, ArtsNB, etc.);
• Proof of private revenue(s) (e.g., guarantees, ticket sales, door deals, etc.);
• Updated Itineraries (Live Performance, Showcase + Business Travel);
• Physical or digital copy of the recorded material (Sound Recording);
• Digital copy of the printed material (Marketing).

Music·Musique NB may request additional documentation, including proof of payment (e.g., cashed cheques, electronic fund transfers, bank and credit card statements, PayPal, etc.), to verify expenses and confirm compliance with program requirements. Applicants are required to provide this information upon request.

In cases where artist fees, per diems, or personal vehicle usage are paid to  individual musicians who are members of the applying organization or group and subsequently reinvested into a shared band or business account, additional documentation may be required to confirm the flow of funds. This may include a hand-signed statement from the individual(s) confirming that the funds were reinvested, along with completed and signed Payment Declaration Form(s).

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise specified, eligible expenses are covered at 50%.

Cash expenses of $50 or more are not eligible.

Eligible expenses incurred in the same fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) as the project can be included in the completion report.

Eligible expenses should be based on fair market value.

Eligible expenses are the full costs of project items that meet program eligibility criteria. While eligible expenses are covered at the applicable percentage, the full cost of each expense must be reflected in the total project budget. For example, if an eligible expense is covered at 50%, only that portion is applied against the MID investment, while the full expense amount is used to balance total project expenses and total project revenues.

Projects approved in a fiscal year must be completed in the same fiscal year. Failure to submit a Completion Report by the end of the fiscal year could affect the final MID investment.

In the event that a funded project is cancelled or does not proceed after receiving funding, the Applicant is still required to submit a Completion Report. This report must include details of the work completed and any expenses incurred up to that point. Unused funds must be returned. Please contact the MID Program Manager to discuss arrangements.

All services provided in-house by the artist/applicant, their business, or any business related to the artist/applicant, may not exceed 25% of eligible expenses and must be charged at verifiable fair market value with no markup. The party providing the service must also be in the business of, or professionally employed to provide, such services. Proof may be required.

When applicable, project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of the final MID investment when submitting the completion report.

For all other expenses not listed below, please contact the MID Team.

TRAVEL EXPENSES

For activities presented outside a 40-km radius of the Applicant’s home base, travel expenses (transportation, accommodations and per diem) are eligible. Travel expenses are only eligible for the travel day before the event, the day(s) of the event and the travel day after the event. Some exceptions can be made for international travel.

For the purposes of determining eligibility, the 40-km radius is assessed on an individual basis and applies to the home base of each musician or artist listed in the application, not solely to the Applicant. In cases where some musicians or artists are located within a 40-km radius of an eligible activity, travel expenses for those individuals are not eligible, while travel expenses for other listed participants may still be considered eligible.

All travel must start and end in New Brunswick. When this is not possible or practical, please contact the MID Team.

For Sound Recording projects, travel expenses may not exceed 10% of the eligible expenses.

When the maximum eligible amounts related to meals, per diem and travel, are covered at 100% by other public funding programs or signed agreements, the MID program will not provide investment for these expenses.

Transportation

• Personal Vehicle Use (covered at 100%) up to a maximum of 1,000$ per vehicle with a maximum of two (2) vehicles per project:

• The rate is $0.50 per km. This rate includes fuel. The Applicant needs to provide total kms driven when filling out the Completion Report.

• Vehicle rental + fuel;
• Airfare (economy-rate flights);
• Travel (taxi, train, bus, shuttle, ferry, etc.);
• Baggage and instrument transportation fees;
• Fees related to obtaining Visas (ex: P2 Visa) and other travel visas;
• Travel insurance.

Accommodations

• Accommodations: Covered at 50% (e.g. hotels, Air BnB, etc.);

Per Diem

• Per diem (covered at 100%):

• $100/person per day in Canada,
• $150/person per day for international.
• A signed Payment Declaration Form, or a detailed itemized invoice, from each Artist or Musician claiming Per Diems must be provided with the Completion Report

COMPLETION REPORT | Artist Development

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.

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Artist Development

• Artist fees and Travel expenses;
• 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);
• Web hosting fees;
• Donated services (in-kind);
• 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.

COMPLETION REPORT | LIVE PERFORMANCE

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Live Performance

• Travel expenses (for activities presented outside a 40-km radius of the Applicant’s home base);
• Artist and musician fees: A maximum investment covered by the MID Program of $250 per musician per performance (covered at 100%)
• 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 Team;
• Travel Visas: See previous section on Travel Expenses
• Professional services such as booking agent, grant writer, and publicist;
• 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;
• Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of the final MID investment when submitting the completion report.

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;
• Web hosting fees;
• Vehicle repairs 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.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS | Live Performance

• For shows presented within a 40-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 Team.
• Services pertaining to publicity and promotion of tours must include quotes and invoices detailing the dates of the tour.

COMPLETION REPORT | MARKETING

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 Team.

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES  | Marketing

• Artist fees and Travel expenses;
• 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 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.

COMPLETION REPORT | SHOWCASE + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT + BUSINESS TRAVEL

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Showcase + Professional Development + Business Travel

• Travel expenses (for activities presented outside a 40-km radius of the Applicant’s home base);
• Professional services such as booking agent, grant writer, publicist;
• Training or mentorship fees;
• Showcase or event registration, or application fees (covered at 100%);
• Promotional material (posters, social media ads, promo cards, etc.): Maximum investment of $300.
• Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of the final MID investment when submitting the completion report.
• FOR SHOWCASE ONLY:

• Artist and musician Fees: A maximum investment covered by the MID Program of $250 per musician per showcase (covered at 100%)
• Crew fees (tour manager, sound technician, driver, etc.);
• Equipment rental.

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Showcase + 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);
• Vehicle repairs 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.

COMPLETION REPORT | SOUND RECORDING

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES | Sound Recording

Pre-Production

• Facility rental;
• Producer’s fees;
• Studio/Recording fees.

Production

• Artist and musician Fees: A maximum investment covered by the MID Program of $600 per musician per project (covered at 100%)
• Producer;
• Arrangement;
• Recording studio;
• Equipment/Instrument rental;
• Editing;
• Mixing;
• Mastering;
• Song/Content Licensing;
• Artwork;
• Photography;
• Graphic work.

Other expenses

• Travel expenses (for activities taking place outside a 40-km radius of the Applicant’s home base);
• Project administration fees covered by the MID program can be no more than 10% of the final MID investment when submitting the completion report.

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 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.