This program helps people in the music industry build careers and businesses. Musicians, and owners of recording studios and recording labels, can apply for 50% of eligible expenses up to $5,000. The maximum Government of Yukon contribution from all sources is 75%.
Who can apply
You must reside in Yukon, be working professionally in the music industry, 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 6 songs or 20 minutes long.
Recording with artists from outside Yukon
- Artists have to show that at least 50% 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
4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline. If this falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to 4:30 p.m. on the next business day.
- May 1
- November 1
How to apply
- Complete the application.
- Submit your application.
In person: Yukon Media Development, 2nd Floor, 303 Alexander Street in Whitehorse, Yukon. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our office is closed on all statutory holidays.
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Yukon Media Development (F-1)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
You can learn more about the program by reading the Yukon Sound Recording Program policy.