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FOUNDATION ASSISTING CANADIAN TALENT ON RECORDINGS (FACTOR)



FACTOR is a private non-profit organization, dedicated to providing financial assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry through various programs. Funding is available for recording a demo or full length album, marketing and promotion and touring and showcasing. Business development support for Canadian labels, managers and distributors is also available.

FACTOR is made possible through the financial support of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada...

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CONTACT:  Julia Train
ADDRESS:  30 Commercial Road
Toronto, ON, M4G1Z4
PHONE:  416-696-2215
FAX:  416-696-6857
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2010-06-18
FACTOR CEO Announces Retirement
The President and CEO of FACTOR, Heather Ostertag announced her retirement today at the Annual General Meeting of FACTOR. In her announcement to the Board...
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2010-06-11
34 MMVA Nominations For FACTOR Supported Artists
FACTOR is pleased to announce that music videos from 19 FACTOR supported artists have received 34 nominations for the 2010 Much Music Video Awards (MMVA)....
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2010-05-13
Important Update for Applicants on Submitting Music to FACTOR
All applications submitted to FACTOR for the Independent and FACTOR Sound Recording Loan Program must provide music intended for assessment in the form of a...
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2010-05-04
Hardcopy Applications Available, Online System Is Down!
The online application system continues to be problematic. The only way to submit an application to FACTOR is with a hard copy application. The...
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2010-04-23
Glitches Galore
Yes, we are aware that FACTOR's on-line application system is not functioning properly. It is being worked on diligently!!! I would respectfully request that...
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