Music Business Resources

Professional Development Initiatives

MusicWorks

Manitoba Music frequently teams up with music industry experts from across the country to provide informative and timely professional development seminars for the local industry. The Manitoba Music professional development workshop series, MusicWorks, strives to be the leading source of information and training for musicians and the music industry in Manitoba, and a model for industry training nationwide. See the workshops page for more information on upcoming workshops. Many of our past workshops and panels are available on YouTube. Find out more about upcoming events at www.manitobamusic.com/workshops

Career Consultations

Manitoba Music members can access our experienced and knowledgeable staff and colleagues for career consultations on a variety of music business topics, including grants and funding, marketing and promotion, digital strategies and advertising, touring and showcasing, export-readiness, building a team, strategic planning, rights and royalties, and more. Consultations are intended for general information and direction. Find out more about how to book consultations at www.manitobamusic.com/consultations. 

Feedback

Feedback is Manitoba Music’s open-house style networking, mentorship, and community-building event. It’s a safe space for members to get guidance from local industry professionals and an opportunity to share thoughts and exchange ideas with music peers. Every Feedback, we invite music industry mentors from different backgrounds and experiences to hang out, answer questions, and provide folks with some guidance. Sessions happen in different locations a few times a year. Check out www.manitobamusic.com/feedback_sessions for info on upcoming sessions.

Grant Writing Incubators

We periodically open spots for intensive grant writing incubators for those looking for dedicated support through the process of writing and applying for funding, with the guidance of experienced mentors. The incubators will often cover business registration, application forms, budget, and marketing/project plans. There are no incubators currently planned, but please keep an eye on www.anitobamusic.com/incubator and our socials for opportunities.

Indigenous Music Development

The Indigenous Music Development Program (IMDP) at Manitoba Music was launched in 2004 to support First Nation, Inuit, and Métis artists and music companies as they build sustainable careers in Manitoba’s music industry. The program delivers projects and services that respond to the needs of the industry as identified by a steering committee. Find out more at www.indigenousmusic.ca.

BPM | Black Professionals in Music

Launched in February 2021, BPM | Black Professionals in Music is a program via Manitoba Music that supports Black music professionals in Manitoba. Through the BPM X WAG-Qaumajuq series, BPM presents quarterly concerts and mixers for participants to build their communities, with professional development events the following afternoon. Through the BPM X CCFM Song Camp, participants can explore creative collaboration and share music live at Le Patio 340. Overall, BPM participants can bring ideas, share their professional needs and barriers, and influence the future direction of the program.  Visit www.manitobamusic.com/bpm for more info. 

Youth Outreach & Mentorship

Manitoba Music is involved in several outreach activities aimed especially at youth with an interest in the music industry. Participating in these events raises awareness of the career options in the music industry in Manitoba, and promotes Manitoba Music’s services and programs to potential new members.

Manitoba Music partners with Creative Manitoba to offer youth-focused programming in music management, marketing, production, and promotion through their Group Mentorship Program. This unique program provides participants between the ages of 16 and 19 with a well-rounded and realistic look at working in the music industry. Through the program’s two concurrent streams – mentor sessions with industry professionals and a hands-on music project – the youth participants gain a unique understanding of the music business. Visit Creative Manitoba for more information, deadlines, and application forms.

Music Industry Funding

Manitoba Music assists member artists and music industry companies in finding funding that can help them build their careers. Manitoba Music is the Regional Education Coordinator for FACTOR. See the Funding page for more information on grants and loans available to artists and music companies in Canada.

Deadlines & Opportunities

Manitoba Music compiles deadlines and info on professional opportunities including performance and showcase opportunities, funding, and more at www.manitobamusic.com/deadlines.

Studies and Reports

For information on Manitoba Music and the state of the music industry, see the Studies and Reports page.

Industry Links

Links to other music organizations, funding bodies, conferences, and award shows, music business resources, and more, are available on the Links page.