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Joel Lee is a Canadian country rocker built for big stages. Fusing country grit with rock attitude and arena-ready hooks...
05/28/2026

Joel Lee is a Canadian country rocker built for big stages. Fusing country grit with rock attitude and arena-ready hooks, he delivers a high-impact live show that moves seamlessly from fist-in-the-air anthems to emotionally charged ballads.

Inspired by artists such as Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Mumford and Sons, and Lee Brice, Joel blends modern country with rock intensity and pop sensibility, creating a sound that connects across generations of fans.

Listen to his latest single “I Can’t Blame Her” ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/track/639bXzZMbpbtN5nf8cuIzf?si=e84356dfe0b24497

Big congratulations to Alexis Kay, recipient of the Olivia Quan Memorial Award, presented by Music BC. 🎼💜Alexis is a Van...
05/28/2026

Big congratulations to Alexis Kay, recipient of the Olivia Quan Memorial Award, presented by Music BC. 🎼💜

Alexis is a Vancouver-based audio engineer, producer, and songwriter whose journey started through JustTV, a community youth program that first introduced her to recording and mentorship. Since then, she has built her career through persistence and hands-on experience, growing from studio intern to one of HippoSonic Studios’ most in-demand assistant engineers.

Her work spans sessions with artists including Morgan Wade, Mother Mother, Peach Pit, X**a, and The Boom Booms.

She is also known for bringing a grounded, supportive presence into every session, helping create an environment where artists can stay focused and creative. Alexis continues to focus on mentorship, with a commitment to supporting and uplifting young women entering audio and production.

A well-deserved recognition for talent, dedication, and impact within the BC music community.

Here are the key funding and opportunity deadlines artists should keep on their radar. Save these dates to stay on track...
05/26/2026

Here are the key funding and opportunity deadlines artists should keep on their radar. Save these dates to stay on track with upcoming opportunities.

Funding:
Indigenous Music Residency - May 31
TD x SOCAN Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship - May 31
SOCAN Foundation Music Creator Scholarship - June 1
SOCAN Foundation Young Canadian Songwriters - June 1
South Asian Music Prize - June 1
Women in Music Canada Mentorship Program (Mentee) - June 4
Creative BC - Music Industry Initiatives - October 30

Rolling Deadlines:
FACTOR Live Performance, Songwriter Development, Video
SOCAN Travel Assistance, Professional Development Assistance
Canada Council ravel, Residencies, Professional Development for Artists, Research and Creation, Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

Big Little Lions are an award winning duo who were born out of a collaboration that won them a JUNO Award in 2014. Since...
05/21/2026

Big Little Lions are an award winning duo who were born out of a collaboration that won them a JUNO Award in 2014. Since then they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries.

Their live show is quite the spectacle with Paul playing drums, bass, keyboard and vocals. Helen, who is no slacker, sings, plays guitar and foot percussion. They use every limb, and then some, to make two people sound like a full band.

Listen to their latest single “Finish What You Started” ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/album/6dkc8dcLvfUHjoBPDiFzZc?si=wyu9gY9WTwGwPKVe1_4JpA

This is your chance to join our 2026 Jury Roster!We’re looking for Canadian creatives and music industry professionals t...
05/20/2026

This is your chance to join our 2026 Jury Roster!

We’re looking for Canadian creatives and music industry professionals to help shape the future of BC artists by joining our 2026 Music BC Travel Grant jury panel.

Selected jurors will review applications and contribute feedback over an approximate two-week period, with a total time commitment of around 7 hours. Honorariums will be provided.

Music BC is committed to creating a jury process that reflects the many voices, lived experiences, and communities that make up our industry across gender, culture, age, region, accessibility, sexuality, and more.

Interested in getting involved? Apply now: https://airtable.com/appVf0fUL2SQduApZ/shr9xX5YMDamQ1RAb

Looking to build momentum in your music career? Our free Jumpstart Consultations connect BC artists and industry profess...
05/19/2026

Looking to build momentum in your music career?

Our free Jumpstart Consultations connect BC artists and industry professionals with experienced mentors for 1-on-1 conversations, career guidance, and realistic next steps to help move your project forward.

Book your free consultation by visiting: https://bit.ly/3iBJt7R

💫 Applications close in 24 hours! 💫ARC is a 3-part intensive program designed to support emerging artists as they take t...
05/17/2026

💫 Applications close in 24 hours! 💫

ARC is a 3-part intensive program designed to support emerging artists as they take the next step in their music careers from July through October.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to apply, this is it: https://airtable.com/appu0XW47SRW1Bofa/shrJ3qAyST6xgJVdT

Kele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic, feministic, intellige...
05/14/2026

Kele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic, feministic, intelligent- quoting Darwin and Foucault mid-song.

Kele’s dynamic vocals range from choir girl naivete to raging Sinead O'Connor, profound lyrics that are more like a call to action, angry at humanity’s sad state of affairs. These are potent and important protest songs that rage against our indifference and apathy.

Perfect for discerning and open-minded crowds, who have a taste for authenticity and a pallet for the truth. This is peer to peer with music that lives in the likes of the Numero Group catalog.

Listen to her latest single “Crickets” ➡️ https://kelefleming.bandcamp.com

Leah Abramson is the singer-songwriter and composer behind The Abramson Singers, a Vancouver-based band with folk, indie...
05/07/2026

Leah Abramson is the singer-songwriter and composer behind The Abramson Singers, a Vancouver-based band with folk, indie-rock and jazz influences.

After four critically acclaimed records and a hiatus full of musical projects, The Abramson Singers are back with a new with new synth-infused EP exploring the catch-22’s of a musician’s life off the road, and what’s next after youth culture gets tired.

Catch The Abramson Singers on tour in 2026, or find Leah leading her rock/folk choir, The Kingsgate Chorus, and teaching a songwriting workshop near you.

Listen to their latest EP “Anything You Could’ve Been” ➡️ https://theabramsonsingers.hearnow.com/anything-you-couldve-been

Calling all BC music businesses: applications are open now to join the Music BC delegation for the 2026 edition of .M fo...
05/07/2026

Calling all BC music businesses: applications are open now to join the Music BC delegation for the 2026 edition of .

M for Montreal’s PRO Division brings together an international community of over 500 music professionals around a program focused on dialogue, development, and high-potential networking opportunities. For its 21st edition, the PRO Division continues with the recently established format, offering conferences, panels, and networking activities designed to support the evolving music industry.

Learn more and apply by May 21st ➡️ https://airtable.com/appPXFP2QkrXiHpsK/shr77hc8NecL9ZY8

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