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Toronto, February 15, 2024 – SOCAN today announced the introduction of an ombudsperson role within its organization. This step is aimed at enhancing conflict resolution procedures for its music creator and publisher members. Mireille Tabib, a skilled mediator who served as an Associate Judge of the Federal Court for two decades, has been appointed to […]

Toronto, December 14, 2023 – SOCAN, Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada, along with a coalition of music organizations, today wrote to the Government of Canada concerning the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the music industry. The letter provided recommendations that aimed to ensure AI does not replace human creativity and […]

 Toronto, November 27, 2023 – The votes are in! Music fans made their voices heard as they voted for their favourite songs among the finalists and declared “Silver Into Rain,” written and performed by Luna Li featuring beabadoobee, the winner of the 18th annual SOCAN Songwriting Prize. Hannah Kim aka Luna Li published by 88 […]

November 15, 2023, Today, leading technology solutions provider, Spanish Point Technologies, and collective management organization SOCAN, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the collection and distribution of performing and reproduction music rights royalties in Canada. This collaboration brings together the expertise of Spanish Point in cutting-edge technology and digital transformation with […]

Canada’s top Emerging songwriters vie for $10,000 prize
Fans can vote daily until November 16th to select their favourite song

Operational expenses efficiency at all-time best performance; digital collections continue to outpace traditional sources, but royalty increases are not being realized by all SOCAN member creators.

Plus de 100 trophées dans 27 catégories ont été remis. Parmi les lauréats : Jean-Pierre Ferland, Ginette Reno, Plume, Jean Leloup, Roxane Bruneau, Banx & Ranx, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Nathalie Bonin, Bloc Notes Music Publishing, FouKi & Jay Scøtt, Cœur de pirate, Vincent Vallières, La Zarra, Les Cowboys Fringants, Daniel Bélanger, Souldia, Pierre Kwenders et plusieurs autres!

Canadian songwriters, composers and music publishers benefit from passing of Online Streaming Act

• Achievement Awards to Ginette Reno, Jean-Pierre Ferland and Plume Latraverse.
• SOCAN Classic Awards: Les Cowboys Fringants, Corneille, Daniel Boucher, Ariane Moffatt, Jean Leloup, Daniel Bélanger, Les Respectables and Noir Silence.
• Songwriters of the Year: Roxane Bruneau & Mathieu Brisset, Banx & Ranx

Scope: The proposed tariff applies to the use of musical works in SOCAN’s repertoire in connection with the operation of an online music service, including in music videos, in 2014 to 2018. Amendment: SOCAN will apply to the Copyright Board of Canada to limit the scope of the proposed tariff to apply only to on-demand […]