News Archive
The Songwriters Association of Canada provides regular updates on the economic and cultural climate for music creators in Canada and abroad. Stay up to date with the S.A.C.’s work by checking the news archive below and following along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Please also visit our events page for opportunities to collaborate in person and online.
Feds re-table Broadcasting Act bill and Music Creators are being heard!
The bill to amend the Broadcasting Act, the Online Streaming Act, was tabled today in the House of Commons. This bill represents an important step forward in making streaming platforms…
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…
Minister Rodriguez Postpones the National Summit on the Arts, Culture and Heritage
Canadian Heritage released a statement last week announcing that the national summit with the arts, culture and heritage sectors, planned for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2022, will be postponed.…
Obi Tribute – Hutchinson of classic rock band The Beau-Marks gone at 81
On October 31st (The Beau-Marks) guitarist Roy Hutchinson (81) transitioned after a period of extended illness. Ray is survived by his daughter Melodie Hutchinson and his sister Dorothy Hutchinson. A…
Austria Set to Create Limited Exemption for Clips
It looks like Austria is the the next nation set to make a limited set of exceptions for the use of music clips less than 15 seconds. It passed through…
Sate Bey, S.A.C. Member and Visionary Explains Music & Tarot
Sate Bey sits down with Star contributor Nick Krewen to talk tarot, transformation and the business of being Black and rock n’ roll in Canada she says, “The interesting thing…
AcceleratiON: An Entrepreneurship Initiative for Black and Indigenous-owned Music Businesses
Ontario Creates’ priority is to support the growth and development of business entities that are focused on driving commercial growth and creating job opportunities within the province of Ontario. At…
Why The Broadcasting Act Reform is Serious Business
The Liberal govt has promised to re-visit and reform the legislation pertaining to the Broadcasting Act (Canadian Content) within the first 100 days in office. Why is this important? The…
Minister Rodriguez Invites the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors to a National Summit on Their Recovery in Early 2022
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez announced yesterday that a national summit will be specifically held to figure how to better position the future of the arts, culture and heritage sectors next…
Music Production Masterclass Designed Support Women In Afghanistan
Award winning recording and mix engineer Olga Fitzroy will be heading a complimentary masterclass ‘What to Consider to Get The Best Recordings’ and (with donations from the class, support women…
Arrests Made in $20 Million Royalty Scam
MediaMuv a company ‘owned’ by two individuals-Webster Batista and Jose Teran are facing serious charges; claiming where they claimed to have legal rights to monetize over 50,000+ songs back in…