Canadian Music Week 2022
Now in its 40th year, the Canadian Music Week Conference is the premier annual music business and networking event in Canada and coming back in 2022 it’s in person live!…
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SOCAN Foundation Announces Second Annual Her Music Awards
The SOCAN Foundation , part of the SOCAN Group of companies, in partnership with Bandzoogle , is thrilled to announce the second annual Her Music Awards . The Her Music Awards is a program designed to celebrate and support female-identified,…
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…
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…
Are You Collecting All of Your Digital Mechanical Streaming Money?
Are you a self-administered songwriter? This webinar from The MLC will provide step-by-step instructions on how you can Connect to Collect! Join us to learn how to sign up with…
Indie Week Online 2021
Full 5 day online conference featuring professionals in the music industry from round the world with sessions specializing in mental health and business development and so much more. Dates: November…
Featured Member: Quake Matthews
Quake Matthews is a hip-hop artist who first made a name for himself in the underground battle rap scene in his early teens. Harnessing the raw energy and competitive spirit…
Featured Member: Nat Jay
Nat Jay took her first steps in her parents’ music school and continues to land on her feet in the world of music today. Her songs have been placed on…
Featured Member: Colin MacDonald
Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with their hit single “Not Ready To Go”, which became the most played song on Canadian rock radio that year, highly acclaimed, east coast…