A new one-time $150,000 Victoria Music Strategy Grant will invest directly into City’s music industry and speed up the tempo of the Victoria Music Strategy (VMS) action items.
This grant program will leverage what currently exists in the local music community and address gaps in the music ecosystem such as affordable spaces for music production, rehearsal and performances. Not-for-profit organizations, or musicians and music sector professionals in collaboration with a not-for-profit organization, are invited to apply.
The Victoria Music Strategy strategic priority areas include:
- Connecting People and Spaces: Create Space for Music
- Nurture the Talent: Support Musicians and Music Organizations
- Grow the Audience: Everyday Musical Encounters
- Be Future Ready: Music Innovation and The Creative Economy
- License to Create: Music Friendly Policy and Licensing
Information Session
Musicians, representatives from the music industry and not-for-profit organizations are invited to join City staff for an online information session to learn more about this funding and how to apply.
When: Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Online (via Teams)
RSVP: Please register for this free session at the Music Programming page.
Interested applicants are also invited to bring their questions to an in-person open office event on Thursday, May 25 from 4–6 p.m. at The NeighbourSpace, 711 Douglas Street.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis at the end of each month, starting May 31. The program will be open until November 30, 2023, or until all funds are allocated.
The City of Victoria’s Music Strategy outlines the role of music in Victoria and includes a series of recommendations to grow the music sector. It identifies opportunities for the City to reinforce the uniqueness of Victoria's music scene, through supporting our talent, spaces and infrastructure. The strategy encourages everyday musical encounters and prioritizing access and support for underrepresented communities to nurture this talent and share culturally diverse music practices.
For more information and to learn how to apply, please visit the Music Programming page.