Future Sounds 2026 Application Form

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Future Sounds 2026 Application Form

We're back for another round of Future Sounds workshops! Applications are due by Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM PDT. If you require application assistance, please contact kaya@cacv.ca and we will be happy to help. This program is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
Name (preferred names allowed!)*

First NameLast Name
What are your pronouns? (check all that apply)*

They/themShe/herHe/himOther
Band/Artist name (if different than above). If multiple band members wish to participate, please submit a separate form for each member.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Artist bio (150 word max)*

0/150
Social media link(s) - Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.*
Link to your music - BandCamp, Spotify, Artist website, Soundcloud, etc.*
If your music is not available online, please upload a file here instead (audio or audio + video permitted, 15MB limit)

zip, mp3, avi, mov, mp4, wav
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This workshop series is running in support of equity-seeking, marginalized, and underrepresented artists in BC, with priority being given to BIPOC folks. Do you self-identify as belonging to any of the following groups? (Check all that apply)*

Indigenous Peoples (Turtle Island)Indigenous Peoples from outside of "Canada"People of colourd/Deaf or hard of hearingDisabled2SLGBTQIA+People of diverse genderWomenLow or unstable income groupsNeurodivergentPeople living with mental illnessEnglish as an additional language speakersImmigrants or refugeesYouth (29 and younger)Seniors (65+)Other
All workshops will take place in person, in the same building as Helm Studios (2075 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3W3). Sessions are scheduled to run once a week on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm between May 28th and July 2nd, with an additional follow-up session to be scheduled at a later date. The building is not wheelchair accessible, as there are 2 flights of stairs leading up to the space.
In an effort to create a cohort environment and to support artists, an honorarium of $300 will be provided to all successful applicants who attend a minimum of 4/6 sessions (except in the case of extenuating circumstances). Please confirm that you are able to attend at least 4 of the following dates:*

May 28June 4June 11June 18June 25July 2
These workshops will take place in-person, once a week, for roughly 90 minutes each. Are there any accessibility accommodations you require for this type of event?
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