Export Market Development

Export Market Development Program

The Export Market Development Program connects the Manitoba music industry to artists, tastemakers, decision makers, and brokers in the broader national and international music industry by raising awareness of Manitoba and the music made here and creating opportunities for Manitobans to build relationships in new markets. The Export Market Development Program includes general Manitoba music industry promotion and targeted market development support through trade missions, industry showcases, marketing events, online marketing, and public events.

These activities are funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through the Government of Canada; the Manitoba Government; FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters; and Manitoba Film & Music.

Market Access Fund 

The purpose of the Market Access Fund is to support Manitoba artists and music industry professionals in growing their business activities in export markets through showcases at music industry conferences and showcase festivals, targeted and confirmed business meetings, and collaborative songwriting trips. Find out more at www.manitobamusic.com/market-access.

Manitoba Music Export

Under the Manitoba Music Export banner, Manitoba Music has hosted events at conferences and festivals such as South by Southwest, Reeperbahn Festival, The Great Escape, Focus Wales, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance International, and more. Artist selection for Manitoba Music showcases follows a process that includes a call for submissions and selection committee. Most conferences and festivals require direct application through their own selection processes. See current showcase opportunities at www.manitobamusic.com/deadlines.