RECORDING ARTISTS TOURING SUPPORT PROGRAM CHECKLIST

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1 RECORDING ARTISTS TOURING SUPPORT PROGRAM CHECKLIST Please attach the following documentation with this application. Failure to attach all requested information below may result in the application being rejected as incomplete. APPLICANT BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION All applicants to MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC must be either registered as a business in Manitoba or incorporated in Manitoba. Register or incorporate at Corporation & Business Names, 405 Broadway, 10th Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba, (204) New applicants to MFM s programs must provide a paper or PDF copy of the registration/articles of incorporation.* ARTIST BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Required if the applicant is not the artist. New applicants to MFM s programs must provide a paper or PDF copy of the registration/articles of incorporation. ed PDF copy will be accepted.* RESOLUTION FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Designating signing authority on behalf of the corporation. This verifies who is legally allowed to act on behalf of the company and execute contracts on its behalf. Applies to incorporations only. ed PDF copy will be accepted.* DETAILED BUDGET TOUR SCHEDULE List proposed dates, places, venues, promoter and contact information. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY AND PRESS KIT if not available on website. ed PDF copy will be accepted.* DETAILED MARKETING PLAN - A comprehensive marketing plan specific to the tour must be included which outlines promotional activities to be undertaken, and measures of success. CD COPY OF ALBUM or LINK TO ALBUM STREAM if not funded by MFM. DETAILED FINANCING PLAN Applicants must provide written confirmation of their financial ability to complete the project. A letter generated by an accredited bank confirming funds necessary or similar proof of funds earmarked for the project is mandatory prior to MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC drafting a contract. The applicant is expected to demonstrate the ability to finance the entire proposal as indicated in the submitted budget. VERIFICATION OF ANY OTHER PUBLIC FUNDING - Applicants to MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC's programs must also apply to FACTOR or other relevant funding agencies, and inform MFM of the requested/confirmed amount or reason for ineligibility. If eligible, a FACTOR company rating or artist rating is required as part of this application. Manitoba inquiries to FACTOR may be directed to the agency's regional evaluation coordinator at Manitoba Music (204) * ed PDF documents should be directed to music@mbfilmmusic.ca SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 1 of 6

2 RECORDING ARTISTS TOURING SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATION PART I APPLICANT Please ensure that all guidelines have been read and understood prior to completing this application. Illegible forms, or forms completed in pencil, will NOT be accepted. Please be advised that the minimum age for application to Manitoba Film and Music s programs is 18. In situations where the Artist does not meet the minimum age requirement, a parent or legal guardian may apply on their behalf, providing they agree to the terms and conditions provided in the program guidelines. MANITOBA COMPANY or INCORPORATION APPLYING: Please See Guidelines REGISTERED MANITOBA BUSINESS or INCORPORATED Federal Provincial ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER:_ WEBSITE: The following contact person is authorized to submit this application on behalf of the above applicant: CONTACT PERSON: INDUSTRY FUNCTION: PRODUCER LABEL ARTIST MANAGER SONGWRITER PUBLISHER RECORD COMPANY ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER:_ SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE: SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 2 of 6

3 ARTIST CONTACT INFORMATION (if different from above): NAME OF ARTIST/GROUP: ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: WEBSITE: ARTIST GROUP MEMBERS/HIRED MUSICIANS FOR THE TOUR: NAME PHONE MANITOBA RESIDENT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No FACTOR Company Rating: Starmaker eligible: Yes No FACTOR Artist Rating: SOCAN Registration: Yes No MFM funding is contingent on all songs for the project being registered with SOCAN. Name and address of company's business bank branch: (Bank account must be with a Manitoba branch) Business bank account number: SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 3 of 6

4 PART II - PROJECT INFORMATION MUSIC CATEGORY Rock/Pop, Harder Rock/Pop, Softer Folk / Roots *Please only check ONE Children's Adult Contemporary Country Dance/Urban Jazz/Blues Classical ALBUM WHICH TOUR IS SUPPORTING:_ (album must not have been released more than two years before application date in order to be eligible) RELEASE DATE: PRODUCER: RECORDING BUDGET: MANAGER: AGENT: DISTRIBUTOR: STUDIO: MASTERING: COMPOSER: LYRICIST: LABEL: PUBLISHER: If you do not feel that members of your production team are established enough to be easily recognizable, please provide us with resumes of their professional achievements, training, etc. PART III - FUNDING INFORMATION FOR TOURING PLAN Were funds previously accessed for this recording project under any of the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC program support areas? Music Recording Fund Yes No AMOUNT $ Music Marketing Fund Yes No AMOUNT $ Music Touring Fund Yes No AMOUNT $ Music Video Fund Yes No AMOUNT $ FUNDING PARTICIPANTS: If the applicant has received confirmation of funding from other participants, please include the letter of commitment with this application. If not, please list the amount(s) requested from each of the following: AMOUNT REQUESTED APPLICATION NUMBER FACTOR MUSICACTION Radio Starmaker Fund Manitoba Arts Council $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL FUNDING $ SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 4 of 6

5 PART IV: BUDGET GST/HST is not an eligible expense. Contact Revenue Canada for information on the GST/HST exemption. The applicant may claim only one of mileage (if using personal vehicle) or gas receipts (if renting a vehicle). Please note that merchandise manufacturing costs are not eligible expenses. CASH EXPENDITURE DONATED INVESTMENT Vehicle/Trailer Rental: Gas (estimated) OR Mileage ($0.36/KM): Artist fees: # of musicians x # of performances x fee (to a maximum of $150/show) $ Per Diems: # of musicians x # of days x rate $ (Canada = $45 per musician, per day USA = $60 per musician, per day International = $100 per musician, per day) Accommodations: Airfare: Ferry: Equipment/instrument rental: Misc. travel (ie. tolls, taxis, parking, etc.): Tour promotion (ie. posters, online ads, etc.): Postage: Agent fee: Management fee: Booking fee: SUB-TOTAL (before donated services) ADMIN. FEE (the lower of 15% of Sub-total or $1500) DONATED SERVICES (max of 25% of Sub-total + Admin fee) BUDGET TOTAL $ REQUEST FROM MFM $ SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 5 of 6

6 PART V - REFERENCES Name and phone number for three persons who can provide references for the applicant: Phone: Phone: Phone: NOTE: Applications cannot be processed until all necessary documents are received, and all application information requests are completed. Hard copies of applications and all supporting documents must be dropped off at or mailed to MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC s office at: Lombard Ave Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B1 Please be advised that, regardless of the budget level, MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC will test all invoices and cancelled cheques presented in cost reports. This will include contacting suppliers/payees directly for verification of submitted costs. Do not include expenses that cannot be verified. By signing below, the applicant agrees that all information provided at all stages of their agreement with MFM is true and correct and hereby authorizes MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC to verify any of the costs reported therein. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THIS DAY OF,20. Signature: SUITE LOMBARD AVENUE - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA - R3B 3B1 - P:(204) F:(204) Page 6 of 6