Information from Ontario Creates’ Bulletin newsletter:
“OMIF Live Music
The OMIF Live Music stream supports businesses and organizations that produce or promote live music events featuring Canadian artists, including eligible music festivals and concert series. The Live Music stream will provide funding to increase the number and quality of live music experiences (e.g. events, festivals and concerts) that can be experienced by residents in and visitors to Ontario.
Funding is provided in the form of direct grants towards the costs of eligible activities. The OMIF Live Music stream requires applicants to provide a matching contribution to ensure that maximum ROI is achieved from provincial investment. Applicants must demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes which align with the objectives of the Live Music stream.
Deadline for eligible applicants:
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET)
Guidelines and Application Process
Complete Guidelines and the link to the Online Application Portal (OAP) are posted on the Ontario Creates website:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications in advance of the program deadline date. All applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP).
Webinar
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming Ontario Creates Live Music Webinar.
Webinar – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
*Note: Webinar participants will receive an invitation via email with a link and will be able to call in via conference call during the session.
If you are interested in attending the Ontario Creates Webinar but require it be conducted in French, please send a request to OMO@ontariocreates.ca by Wednesday September 6, 2023 and arrangements will be made to schedule an additional session on an alternate date.
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Webinar and have accessibility issues that need to be considered, please contact us as above.
Inquiries:
For further information on the Ontario Music Investment Fund, please send an inquiry to the Ontario Music Office Program Coordinator: OMO@ontariocreates.ca.“
