Apply for up to $2,000 to record a professional demo sound-recording

The Yukon Sound Recording Program for professional demo sound-recordings helps professional musicians, and owners of recording studios and recording labels, develop their careers and businesses. The fund provides 50 per cent of eligible expenses up to $2,000. The maximum Government of Yukon contribution from all sources is 75 per cent.

Who can apply

You must reside in Yukon and:

• be a sound-recording artist; or
• own a sound-recording studio in the territory; or
• own a sound-recording label in the territory; and
• your recording must be 2 songs or 5 minutes long.

Recording with artists from outside Yukon

• Artists have to show that at least 50 per cent of the members of either their duo or group reside in Yukon.
• A studio or a label owner must show that their project will develop the sound-recording industry in the territory.

Application deadlines

• May 1
• November 1

How much funding is available? 

Our contribution will be up to 50 per cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,000. The maximum Government of Yukon contribution from all sources is 75 per cent. 

Before you apply

• Read the Yukon Sound Recording Program Policy for eligible and ineligible activities, intake information, assessment criteria and more. 
• Contact Media Development to discuss your application. 

How to apply

1. Download and complete the application.
2. If you are applying as a resident, download and complete the Yukon Residency Declaration. 
3. Submit your application and all required documentation.
   In person: 
   303 Alexander Street, 2nd floor in Whitehorse. We're open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We're closed on all statutory holidays.
   Email: sound.yukon@gov.yk.ca (only if under 10 MB)
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Media Development (F-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6