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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 […]

Toronto, December 22, 2022 – SOCAN today announced an agreement with Copyright Visual Arts/Droit d’Auteurs en Arts Visuels (COVA-DAAV) that will see the transfer of SOCAN’s visual arts and crafts business to COVA-DAAV, serving members from offices in Montréal and Ottawa. The move means that COVA-DAAV will be the only copyright collecting agency in Canada […]

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