Music in Surrey
Music planning and development have the power to create new opportunities that support artists, venues, economic growth, tourism, investment, and can strengthen the social and cultural fabric of the city.
Learn how Surrey is committed to supporting music development.
Surrey is Canada’s
Up and Coming Music City
As one of the fastest growing metropolitan centres in the region, Surrey has a diverse community of musicians, music businesses, industry workers and fans. A Surrey Music Strategy is being created to provide recommendations on how best to further develop a thriving music economy within all Surrey town centres.
It will serve Surrey’s growing population through consultation, research, discovery, and community engagement. This will ensure the plan provides relevant and actionable recommendations to create a sustainable and resilient local music economy for generations to come.
Surrey Musician
and Business Directories
These directories are free resources that connect members of Surrey’s music community.
Surrey Musician
Directory
Search this directory to find talented local musicians for your event.
Surrey Music
Business Directory
Support Surrey-based promoters, publicists, event producers, record labels and music organizations.
Surrey Music Strategy
The City will work with a consultant to implement all phases of the strategy.
- Completed
- Started
- Pending
Research and Discovery
October 2021 to January 2022
Community Engagement
January to May 2022
Strategic Analysis
May to June 2022
Reporting
June to August 2022
Upcoming Music Events
Check out these concerts that are happening in Surrey!
Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding support a wide range of music activities and business development, including music creation, production, live performance, training, and operational support.
The grants and funding listed below are publicly funded programs that are currently accepting applications.
Live Music Production Grants
Live Performance – FACTOR
This grant subsidizes the cost of domestic and international performances including showcases and tours.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Sponsorship – FACTOR
The grant program supports eligible music-related events and projects that do not quite fit within other program requirements. These events can be music festivals, conferences, workshops, industry associate events, and showcases.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Musician Development Grants
Comprehensive Artist – FACTOR
This grant contributes to the cost of acquiring, producing, and marketing a full-length album.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Marketing and Promotion for Non-FACTOR-Funded Sound Recordings – FACTOR
This program supports the marketing of commercially released full-length sound recordings that were not funded by FACTOR. The sound recording must have been released commercially and achieved a qualifying sales threshold or had a track charting on commercial radio.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Professional Development Assistance Program – SOCAN Foundation
This grant provides SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers with funding for courses, workshops, seminars and conferences to help them further develop their skills and advance their careers
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Travel Assistance Program – SOCAN Foundation
This program helps fund travel-related costs for career-defining opportunities for SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Songwriter Development – FACTOR Canada
This program offers a $2,000 subsidy toward a year of songwriting initiatives, such as domestic and international travel for co-writing sessions and trips, songwriting camps and workshops, and eligible showcases.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Video – FACTOR Canada
This program contributes to the cost of producing music videos for eligible Canadian Sound recordings by artists rated 2 and 3.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
Music Business Development Grants
Comprehensive Music Company – FACTOR
This grant allows record labels to cover the cost of acquiring, producing, and marketing a full-length album.
- Rolling intake
- Apply at any time
This project is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
