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e approved. Applicants requesting more than $20,000 must contact the Music SectionOfficer responsible for the program before applying.4.3 Eligible Costs Include:recording costs, including studio expenses and certain artistic fees;production costs, including mastertape editing, sequencing and compact discmastering;post-production costs, including package design, liner notes and artwork;manufacturing costs for up to 1,000 units (CDs or cassettes);some initial promotional costs.4.4 Demo OptionGrants to a maximum of $3,000, to cover up to 60 percent of costs, are available tosupport emerging professional performers who have never recorded and who wish toproduce a “demo” to further their career.4.5 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the MusicSection of the Canada Council for the Arts.4.6 Competition Closing Date:There is one competition per year, and the deadline is October 1 st . Applications and allsupport material must be postmarked or received at the Canada Council no later thanthe deadline date. If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to thenext business day.4.7 Other Programs of Support Available:The Music Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of programs toassist Canadian artists, bands, ensembles and arts organizations with their artisticpursuits. Contact us to receive information about programs that offer assistance forprofessional development, to present concerts, to rehearse, to receive coaching and totour within Canada. FACTOR and MusicAction also have a wide variety of programsthat serve artists. These include loans and grants for the production of recordings, tours(both national and international) and support to marketing initiatives. Anglophonesshould call FACTOR in Toronto at (416) 368-8678, and Francophones should contactMusicAction in Montreal at (514) 861-8444.4.8 Contact:For further information or to obtain an application form, contact Gary Cristall, Music SectionOfficer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4294, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4294. The fax number is(613) 566-4404. Email: gary.cristall@canadacouncil.caPg. 59