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Company Envelope: Top-Tier Program is now open

The Company Envelope: Top-Tier program is now open for applications for activities taking place from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The deadline to apply is January 18, 2024, 5:00pm ET.

Company Envelope: Top-Tier is allocated once a year for a recipient to undertake a suite of activities fostering the development of Canadian artists and the promotion of their music so they can build sustainable careers. This can include expenses related to the production and marketing of Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring, showcasing and concert production of Canadian artists, artist management, publishing of Canadian musical works and business development. The activities must be central to the development of several Canadian artists, the promotion of their music and the expansion of their audience.

Who can apply:

Canadian companies which invest in:

  • The production and promotion of sound recordings by Canadian artists;
  • Tours and showcases by Canadian artists;
  • Publishing of Canadian musical works; and,
  • The management of Canadian artists.

Specifically, eligible companies are record labels, music publishers and artist managers.

For more information on this program and how to apply, go to the full program guidelines here.