Applications open for six First Nations,
Inuit, and Métis music creators to participate in four-week
immersive program in Toronto
TORONTO, July 31,
2024 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation and CBC today
announced the CBC Indigenous Music Residency, an
immersive program designed to foster the creativity and growth of
six music creators identifying with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
communities.
The four-week immersive program will connect participants with
local Indigenous community members and industry experts, provide
access to CBC resources, including music and video production
facilities, and offer invaluable mentorship. The residency will
cover travel costs to access CBC's facilities in Toronto.
"The SOCAN Foundation is committed to expanding opportunities to
empower Indigenous music creators, ensuring they have access to the
resources necessary for fostering musical creativity and advancing
their careers. Our partnership with CBC enables the Indigenous
Music Residency program to provide these artists with time, space,
state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and guidance to support
their artistic development," said Charlie
Wall-Andrews, Executive Director of the SOCAN
Foundation.
The Indigenous Music Residency marks the inaugural partnership
between the Foundation and the CBC. For many years, the Foundation
has collaborated with partners across Canada, offering programs such as the
Indigenous Songwriting Award and Indigenous Song Camp.
"CBC continues to prioritize programs and partnerships that
support the growth and success of Indigenous storytellers, and
launching the Indigenous Music Residency with SOCAN Foundation is
an important addition to our commitment," said Tara Mora, Senior Director, Radio, Talk and
Music Programming for Unscripted Content, CBC. "By providing access
to CBC mentorship and resources through this vital new program, we
look forward to opening our doors to more Indigenous artists and
helping lift their voices and music to the forefront."
To successfully complete the residency, participants will be
commissioned to write two original songs. Their residency will
culminate in a showcase event, where they will perform their
compositions, presented by the CBC.
Indigenous music creators are encouraged to apply by
August 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
For more information on eligibility, the application process
and further details, interested music creators identifying with
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities should visit:
https://www.socanfoundation.ca/programs/cbc-indigenous-residency/
About SOCAN Foundation
Founded in 1992, the SOCAN
Foundation is dedicated to fostering the next generation of music
creators and publishers in Canada
through grants, awards, and programs. The SOCAN Foundation is part
of the SOCAN group of organizations and is guided by its own Board
of Directors. www.socanfoundation.ca
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is
Canada's national public
broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and
entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian
culture. As Canada's trusted news
source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current
affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown
entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country.
Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse
content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also
deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog,
as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada
International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the
needs of Canadians in a digital world.
SOURCE SOCAN Foundation