Michael Buble says new B.C. Music Fund will help musicians kickstart careers
VANCOUVER — Michael Buble says British Columbia has the potential to become the “Nashville of Canada,” and a new $15-million government grant will help foster a thriving local music industry.
The Metro Vancouver-born crooner joined Premier Christy Clark on Thursday to announce the B.C. Music Fund, which aims to help emerging and well-known artists with production, distribution and promotion.
“Truly, it’s never been tougher to develop a career as an artist,” Buble said. “Thanks to you, premier, people who want to pursue a music career here will be able to do so and not have to leave home, which is pretty incredible.”
The announcement was part of the launch of a new Music Canada report, “B.C.’s Music Sector: From Adversity to Opportunity,” which argues the province is filled with talent but its music industry is in serious decline.