Banff Centre’s Audio Recording Engineer: BMiR 2027 program provides immersive, hands-on training and mentorship in recording, post-production, and collaboration for emerging audio engineers.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $11,713.80 CAD; typical scholarship covers 100% of tuition and 25% of meal/accommodation; most participants pay $3,682.35 CAD; full scholarships for Canadian Indigenous applicants.
Summary: Immersive professional training for emerging audio engineers to advance recording, post-production, and collaborative skills through hands-on experience and mentorship at Banff Centre.
Key Information: Banff Centre programs do not qualify for a Canadian student visa; international participants require a Visitor Visa.
The Audio Recording Engineer: BMiR 2027 program at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is an intensive, in-person professional training opportunity for emerging audio engineers. The program integrates technical skill-building, creative development, and collaborative work within the context of Banff Centre's artistic residencies. Participants receive mentorship from internationally recognized faculty, gain hands-on experience recording live concerts and studio sessions in diverse genres, and develop industry-relevant communication and project management skills. The curriculum is designed to deepen participants' knowledge of current industry practices, foster creativity, and expand professional networks.