About SOCAN
SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the Canadian performing rights of millions of Canadian and international music creators and publishers. SOCAN is proud to play a leading role in supporting the long-term success of its more than 100,000 Canadian members, as well as the Canadian music industry.
Through licences, SOCAN gives businesses that use music the freedom to use any music they want, legally and ethically. SOCAN licenses more than 125,000 businesses coast to coast and distributes royalties to its members and peer organizations around the world. SOCAN also distributes royalties to its members for the use of Canadian music around the world in collaboration with its peer societies.
In addition, SOCAN plays a leadership role in mentoring emerging creators on various aspects of the craft and business of music. We also advocate on behalf of our members to ensure that copyright is respected and that creators are appropriately remunerated for the use of their work.
News
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SOCAN Annual General Meeting – Vancouver, June 17, 2013AGM documentation for eligible members exclusively online May 23, 2013 SOCAN | Member | Industry | Event |
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Frédéric Labrie wins SOCAN Best Song Award at Le Tremplin competitionVéronique Bilodeau is the 2013 event’s top winner May 22, 2013 Festivals | Contest | Event | Award |
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Apply now for CFC/Slaight Music ResidencyFor songwriters and composers who want to break into the onscreen world May 21, 2013 Film & TV |
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Black Eyed Peas’ Keith Harris at SOCAN workshop during NXNE 2013Learn from a master as he shares his creative process May 17, 2013 SOCAN | Conference | Festivals | Member | Event |
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Sound artist, performer and composer Nicolas Bernier wins Ars Electronica AwardMontrealer wins the Golden Nica honour May 17, 2013 Member | Festivals | Award |










