The tireless champion of the rights of composers, authors and publishers, he passed away on the weekend.
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September 26, 2017
by FYI Staff
The French Canadian author, composer, musician, performer and actor has been famous forever it would seem and is perhaps best known for the songs "Lindberg" and "Je reviendrai à Montréal."
September 26, 2017
by External Source
The tariff, which applies to the years 2011-2013, took more than three years to be rendered after the conclusion of the hearing in early 2014 and shrinks payouts to creators.
August 30, 2017
by David Farrell
Re:Sound and SOCAN have been quietly working to simplify licensing for businesses by creating a one-stop online portal.
August 11, 2017
by FYI Staff
The federal government wants to overhaul the Copyright Board and is asking stakeholders for ideas that can be submitted now through until Sept. 29.
August 2, 2017
by FYI Staff
The two orgs have created a new contest that is offering five grand to five winning songwriter contestants. The deadline is fast approaching though...
July 12, 2017
by External Source
It is expected that a review of Canada's Copyright Act will be announced in the coming eight weeks and it is likely to generate strong debate.
July 3, 2017
by External Source
The awards recognize the contribution that sync makes to the creative industries in Canada.
June 20, 2017
by Nick Krewen
Stars shining backstage at the SOCAN Awards. L - R: Ruth B, Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance and Carly Rae Jepsen.
June 19, 2017
by External Source
The Canadian arm will work to educate and create community among emerging supervisors, and to share knowledge with colleagues to foster solutions to industry challenges and changing landscapes.
June 14, 2017
by FYI Staff
Foreign royalty income from the performance of Canadian music played internationally on radio, television, in movies, online, on-stage and other us
May 31, 2017
by Kim Hughes
Money, songs, and music supervisors...