A new B次元官网网址渁rtist intensive acceleratorB次元官网网址� program launched by Music BC aims to help new and emerging recording artists build a sustainable career in the music industry, both at home and away.

The was launched Monday (April 11) by the organization, which is described as B次元官网网址渢he voice of British ColumbiaB次元官网网址檚 music industry,B次元官网网址� with a three-year funding commitment of $600,000 from the provincial government.

Applications from B.C.-based musicians are welcomed until May 15 on . Fifteen participants will be picked for the first round of ARC from July to September, involving multi-day clinics and retreats along with a concert for fans and music-industry reps.

The program will expand opportunities for people who want to work in B.C.B次元官网网址檚 music industry, insisted Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

B次元官网网址淎s we emerge out of the pandemic, our government recognizes that increasing skill training programs opens doors to success and greatly benefits B.C. musicians,B次元官网网址� Mark stated.

B.C. is B次元官网网址渂ubblingB次元官网网址� with musical talent that exceeds the level of infrastructure and industry available, according to Music BC executive director Lindsay MacPherson.

B次元官网网址淭his investment in training will empower artists and provide them with the tools to write and own their destiny and ultimately, build revenue-sustainable, self-sufficient careers.B次元官网网址�

A decade ago, , which gave them $100,000 and an education in recording hit pop-rock songs worthy of Juno Awards. At the time, guitarist Drew McTaggart was a marketing and advertising consultant at Surrey Leader, and his wife, singer Danielle McTaggart, was a public relations manager at a Cactus Club restaurant in South Surrey.

B次元官网网址淭he music industry can be overwhelming and extremely intimidating for artists who want to launch their creative project,B次元官网网址� the McTaggarts stated Monday in a news release from Music BC, a not-for-profit association.

B次元官网网址淭hese programs are essential in offering a hub for education, collaboration and networking to develop and propel an artistB次元官网网址檚 music career forward.B次元官网网址�

This month Dear Rouge released .

B次元官网网址淭he last few years have changed me and Drew as people forever,B次元官网网址� . B次元官网网址淪pirit captured the sound of this change and rebirth into the people we are now. Excited for what this chapter holds for us and for you, our fan family. Spirit is out now and yours forever. xoB次元官网网址�

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