Meg Symsyk, President & CEO of FACTOR has 25+ years of experience in the industry. Leading FACTOR, she aims to enhance funding programs. Learn about her here: cmrra.ca/spotlight-fact…

The new deadline for Official Showcase applications is next Monday, July 24 at 5 pm CT. It’s not too late! We're still obsessed with @leshaybabies after their Official Showcase this year. bit.ly/43SmmbD

If you missed FACTOR’s most recent newsletter, you can catch the latest here - linktr.ee/factorcanada and stay in the loop of program updates, industry goings-on, and #FACTORfunded activities by subscribing.

The 2023 CCMA nominations are out. #FACTORfunded albums from Jason Benoit, Kyle McKearny, Whitehorse, Tim Hicks, The Bros. Landreth, and Andrew Hyatt and we also tip our hats to The Reklaws, Dean Brody, and Jade Eagleson for their multiple nominations!

Congratulations to the top 10 Polaris Music Prize short list nominees! 7/10 short listed albums are #FACTORfunded through programs such as Juried Sound Recording, Artist Development, Comprehensive Artist and Envelope Funding. We can’t wait to see who takes home the prize in September.

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Lauren Carson is an indie-pop singer/songwriter from Kingston, ON. Funded through Artist Development in 2022. Check out Lauren Carson by visiting her website at laurencarsonmusic.com. If you’d like a chance to be featured, submit your story here: docs.google.com/.../1_6cn_75Yj…

Have you been #FACTORfunded and want to share your success story? We are accepting submissions from #FACTORfunded artists and organizations. Share how FACTOR has impacted your journey, for a chance to be featured on our social media channels! Submit here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1_6cn_….

There is one week left to submit your Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP applications for this intake! Applications are due no later than 5:00pm ET on May 25th. Visit factor.ca to review the program guidelines.

There is one week left to submit your Juried Sound Recording: Album applications for this intake! Applications are due no later than 5:00pm ET on May 18th. Visit factor.ca to review the program guidelines.

FACTOR’s ever-popular juried programs are now comprised of a suite of three options: Artist Development, Juried Sound Recording: Album, and the new Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP offering. Detailed descriptions of these programs can be found here: factor.ca/2023-2024-prog…

To honour and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay FACTOR created a Spotify playlist! We are proud to support so many incredibly talented women. Share and listen here: open.spotify.com/playlist/0bguy…

The annual review of Artist and Company Ratings is upcoming as FACTOR’s fiscal year turns over. Be sure to update the Additional Information of your profile by March 24. Details can be found on the Profiles & Ratings for Artists page at factor.ca

Music Publishers Canada is now accepting applications for their 2023 Women in the Studio National Accelerator. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Find how to apply and details of the program here: musicpublisher.ca/applications-o…

Waveland Canada will be executing a micro-music festival in Toronto. This year's theme is #BlackInCanada aimed to celebrate Black Canadian musicians, Black Drag Kings and Queens, and features a vendors market with Black-owned businesses. Get tickets here: everbloomfestival.com

Alberta Music Presents the 2023 Black History Month Music Mixer & Jam Session. An afternoon of connecting Black musical artists, creatives and music industry professionals through conversations and music collaboration. RSVP to attend here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Meet the 2023 WIM Canada Entrepreneur Accelerator participants 👏👏Focused on supporting the next wave of female and gender diverse Canadian music industry, FACTOR invites you to learn more about all the participants and the program here: womeninmusic.ca/en/programs/20…

#FACTORfunded - CIMA’s Canada House at UK Americana Music Week is happening today and tomorrow at the Moth Club, Hackney. Check out the stellar list of Canadian artists performing!

REMINDER: Applications for Artist Development will be closing February 2, 2023, at 5pm ET! Don't wait until the last minute. Visit factor.ca on how to apply and to review the program guidelines!

Keychange, the pioneering international initiative for gender equity in the music industry, welcomes 74 new participants to its 2023 Talent Development Program.
Read more about each of the 74 artists and innovators at the Keychange site here: keychange.eu/about-us/news-…