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28th annual Gala de la SOCAN at La Tohu

“We fully agree with the need to improve the Copyright Board’s efficiency and transparency. “

Music fans vote “DVP” favourite among 10 nominated songs

Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, Nineteen85, Ruth B and Andy Kim among those celebrated, with a surprise performance by Snow and Maestro Fresh Wes

A first for the prize: one nominee in both French and English
Public online and social media voting begins June 15th

$330-million in total revenues; streaming royalties increase 118%

Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance, “Sugar, Sugar” & Andy Kim, Nineteen85 among honourees in Toronto on June 19th

Toronto — SOCAN has again strengthened its international team with the appointment of Steven Ambers as Director, International Business Development & Compliance. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Jeff King, Ambers will work from SOCAN’s Los Angeles premises and will conduct royalty reviews of international music rights organizations; foster US publisher and key influencer relations; and […]

Toronto – SOCAN has crunched creator numbers once again to understand better where and how music is being made in Canada, revealing that more new music-makers reside in the Trinity / Little Portugal area of Toronto than in any other neighbourhood in Canada. This diverse and culturally-rich neighborhood in Toronto’s south-western quadrant is a hub […]