Honouring Shirley Eikhard
S.A.C. is celebrating the incredible life of Canadian songwriting legend, Shirley Eikhard, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. Originally from New Brunswick, Shirley moved to Ontario at the…
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Why Broadcasting Act Reform Must Happen Now – Article Series by SOCAN
Lack of Reform Costs Canadian Songwriters and Composers $28-Million-Plus Story by Andrea Kokonis, SOCAN Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, and Fraser Turnbull, SOCAN Legal Counsel / Andrea Kokonis, chef…
Update from Ottawa
A new video clip on federal support for live performance Live music and theatre is so important to our communities, both for work and entertainment. MP Julie Dabrusin raised in…
SOCAN Responds to Tabling of Online Streaming Act (EN / FR)
Canadians Agree: Online Streaming Companies Should Promote Music Made in Canada français à suivre Toronto, February 3, 2022 –More than two-thirds (68%) of Canadians agree that it is important for…
The Rules for Online Streaming Are Changing
On February 2, 2022, a press conference took place with The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, where he discussed the introduction of the proposed Online Streaming…
The Reason Why More Musicians Are Releasing Their Own Music
BBC correspondent Mike Savage wrote a piece highlighting one artist’s remarkable story. Lauren Spencer-Smith, British-born Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island, has no record deal. Her song, ‘Fingers Crossed’ was released…
MCNA submits ‘letter in response’ to US Copyright Royalty Board
January 27th 2022 – Yesterday MCNA (Music Creator’s North America), joined it’s member organizations (AWFC) The Alliance for Women Film Composers,(CMC) Council of Music Creators, (SCGC) Screen Composers Guild of…
Tribute to Terry McManus
Happy New Year, S.A.C. members. We hope everyone is keeping as well as can be hoped during a frozen January in a pandemic. We start 2022 on a sombre note,…
Sound Advice: Legal Considerations When Co-writing a Song
What rights do songwriters have? Can a co-writer record the song, or sign a synchronization license, without the consent of the other co-writers? How do co-writers “split” songs? What are…
Government Support Services for Music Creators,Music Businesses and Artists
The City of Toronto Music Office has provided a list of national support services available to music creators and artists at this time. Do you qualify for support services? Carefully…