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

Apply now for CFC/Slaight Music Residency

For songwriters and composers who want to break into the onscreen world

May 21, 2013
Film & TV

Black Eyed Peas’ Keith Harris at SOCAN workshop during NXNE 2013

Learn from a master as he shares his creative process

May 17, 2013
SOCAN | Conference | Festivals | Member | Event

Sound artist, performer and composer Nicolas Bernier wins Ars Electronica Award

Montrealer wins the Golden Nica honour

May 17, 2013
Member | Festivals | Award

Ten songwriters/groups nominated for Félix Leclerc Songwriting Prize

2013 winner to be announced June 13

May 16, 2013
Member | Event | Award

Hay Babies win 2013 Francouvertes music competition

New Brunswick band tops the May 13 Montreal finals

May 15, 2013
Award | Conference | Member | SOCAN