Launch of the Music Entrepreneur Component 2007-08

Objectives of the Music Entrepreneur Component

The Music Entrepreneur Component (MEC) is one of seven components of the Canada Music Fund (CMF) established in 2001. It aims to ensure that established Canadian music entrepreneurs contribute to the Canadian musical experience over the long-term via a diverse range of compelling Canadian musical choices, become increasingly competitive at the national and international level, and position themselves for success in a digitized global economy. The Department of Canadian Heritage administers the MEC. For more information on the CMF and its components, please visit our Web site: Music.

Launch date:  September 21, 2006

Deadline to submit an application: November 1st, 2006

What's new for MEC 2007-08:

Production minimum (new releases)

During the reference period, applicants must have released a certain amount of eligible Canadian sound recordings, allowing them to obtain a minimum of 10 points as follow:

  • Canadian sound recording produced by the applicant: 2 points
  • Canadian sound recording under license: 1 point
  • Canadian sound recording co-produced: 1 point

Sales minimum

In the reference period, the Canadian sound recording firm must have sales (national and international) of eligible Canadian sound recordings of at least 150,000 units including free goods and net of credits for returns. Units that are given free of charge (such as for promotional purposes) do not count towards the sales minimum.

Canadian sound recording:

  • all tracks of the master must be performed by a Canadian artist;
  • a minimum of 50% of the total number of tracks of the master must have music and lyrics (or an equivalent combination) written by a Canadian artist;
  • a minimum of 50% of the total number of tracks of the master must be recorded and mixed in Canada.

Exception: Tribute/compilation album:

  • a minimum of 75% of the tracks of the master must be performed by a Canadian artist;
  • 100% of the total number of tracks of the master must have music and lyrics written by a Canadian artist;
  • a minimum of 50% of the total number of tracks of the master must be recorded and mixed in Canada.

Exception: Classical music, world music and traditional jazz/blues music albums:

  • all tracks of the master must be performed by a Canadian artist;
  • a minimum of 50% of the total number of tracks must be recorded and mixed in Canada.