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Tom Cochrane, Drake, Noah “40” Shebib, The Weeknd, Keith Power, bbno$, Tate McCrae,

James Barker and many more to receive awards.

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Drezus to receive inaugural Vince Fontaine Indigenous Song Award.

Relief fund partnership with SOCAN provides monetary assistance for small independent live music venues

$353-million earned by songwriters, composers, and publishers through performances of copyright musical works
But average SOCAN writer-member realized only $67 for use of music online

Accomplished composer, multi-instrumentalist and former back-up singer, Steinwall reveals she also has serious songwriting chops

Relief fund partnership with SOCAN to provide assistance to independent live music venues

Emerging songwriters vie for $5000 prize – fans can vote daily until June 8 to select their favourite by Canada’s top emerging songwriters.

Brampton, Ont., takes three places in the top 10; Montréal has four spots

Unofficial financials indicate continued international and digital growth, though average total streaming royalties only $67.14

Toronto, February 3, 2022 –More than two-thirds (68%) of Canadians agree that it is important for foreign internet and social media companies to contribute to/promote Canadian music, TV shows, and movies, and nearly a quarter (23%) “strongly agree” with this sentiment, according to a Leger survey of Canadians across the country. When asked to respond […]

Toronto, February 3, 2022 – SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada, welcomes the tabling of the Online Streaming Act, and is in support of the proposed legislation as a foundation for now and the future. “The Online Streaming Act is a big step in the right direction,” said Jennifer Brown, […]