SaskMusic is pleased to announce that 11 new projects from a wide array of musical genres have recently been approved for funding under our Investment Program: Single/Demo Sound Recording and Commercial Sound Recording - March 17, 2014 intake. The jury was impressed with the professionalism and diversity of applications received. A total of 53 Single/Demo Sound Recording and Commercial Recording applications were evaluated, with a total of $48,347.63 being allocated to 11 approved applicants. Applications were adjudicated by an external jury of peers using a scored list of criteria, with the highest-scoring applications being recommended for funding.
These programs were funded by Creative Saskatchewan, and that agency has now assumed responsibility for the continued delivery of these recording programs, in addition to the previous SaskMusic programs offered for Travel Support and Marketing Initiatives.
Since its launch in September 2012, the SaskMusic Investment Program received 255 applications for funding, representing over $650,000 in requests. The program approved 107 Saskatchewan applicants, with a total of $305,969 in funding provided.
We encourage music industry participants to review the funding available through Creative Saskatchewan by visiting www.creativesask.com. SaskMusic members can book individual consultations with SaskMusic staff to obtain guidance in the preparation of their applications to Creative Sask.
MARCH 17, 2014 INTAKE - INVESTMENT PROGRAM APPROVED APPLICANTS:
Single/Demo Sound Recording
The Single/Demo Sound Recording stream assists with the production of a high-fidelity single or demo recording, which may then be released commercially, used for self-promotion, and/or to court the attention of labels/agents/producers. Projects must be completely recorded and mixed in Saskatchewan at Saskatchewan facilities and by Saskatchewan residents.
Crestwood Music $850.00
John Antoniuk & Jen Lane $1,275.00
Lyn Besse McGinnis $1,083.75
White Women $1,275.00
Wolfen Rabbits $779.88
Commercial Sound Recording:
The Commercial Sound Recording stream assists with the production of an EP or album sound recording, intended for commercial release. Only production expenses accrued in Saskatchewan at facilities and payable to companies/residents in the province are eligible.
Belle Plaine $4,184.00
Foam Lake $8,600.00
Jeffery Straker $8,600.00
Powder Blue $6,600.00
Rah Rah $6,500.00
Samara Yung $8,600.00
