#socanmusic

[shawnmendeslatinamerica]

The JUNO Awards: Congrats to ShawnMendes on solidifying his place in songwriting royalty at the SOCANmusic Awards! He becomes the most-awarded SOCAN member in a single year, taking home 5 awards including International Achievement & Songwriter of the Year - Performer.

[schrodmusic]

5 Excellent Reasons Why Every Canadian Songwriter Should Already Be A SOCAN Member

1. They Pay You Your Royalties (at no cost to you)

If you are a Canadian and you create music, you need to become a SOCAN member. SOCAN is the Performing Rights Organization (PRO) for Canada. You register your songs with them and they pay you your royalties for your songs.

2. They’ll Give You An IPI Number

Above: Frank Dukes discusses working with other artists

As a music creator, membership doesn't cost you anything if you apply online and SOCAN will give you a nine-digit IPI number, which is kind of like an international social security number, but for songwriters. And you want an IPI.

So say you're a songwriter and you did a collab with some famous musician who's a lot bigger than you and they want to release the song. After you've agreed on what percentage is accredited to you they will ask you for your IPI number so that they can register the song with their affiliated Performing Rights Organization. And they might be with someone different - if they're American they might be with ASCAP, SESAC, or BMI, but that doesn't matter to you because as a Canadian creator SOCAN will collect your royalties from whomever they're with and pay you. And SOCAN can do direct deposit straight into your bank account.

3. They Collect Both Performance AND Reproduction Royalties

Canada used to have two PROs and in 1990 they merged into one, SOCAN, which is great for us. SO-CAN stands for The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of CANada. Americans have three PROs to choose form, and they're all slightly different and not all non-profit. So being Canadian is fantastic because SOCAN IS not-for-profit, has your back, and not having to choose a PRO is one less thing to worry about so you can get back to your creating.

In fact, just this year, in 2018, SOCAN acquired SODRAC, who previously collected reproduction royalties, which are different than performance royalties, so that SOCAN can streamline your royalty revenue. Previously, performing or playing music was one thing, and reproduction, such as making a CD, was another, but now performance and reproduction have become linked due to the rise of online distribution and streaming.

4. You Even Get Paid For Performing Your Own Music

Above: Scott Helman Performs at the SOCAN office in Toronto

SOCAN works with a government-appointed independent body called the Copyright Board of Canada. Basically, SOCAN operates on behalf of you, the music creator and copyright owner, by negotiating tariffs for live music venues, TV networks, radio stations etc. so that you can receive royalties each time your music is played or performed. SOCAN then collects the payments and distributes it to you.

You can even receive royalties/payment for performing your own music! Every time you do a live show you should make a note of your setlist and the venue and date so you can submit it online to SOCAN. In order to be a live music venue they are already paying a license to play tax and they royalty payment you get comes out of that pool of money. It's already yours and is just sitting there unless you claim it.

5. You Can Stay At Their Houses For Free

Above: CBC News looks inside the SOCAN House in Los Angeles

Other perks of being a member include SOCAN houses in LA, Paris and Nashville. Basically Airbnb for SOCAN members, except it's free to stay there. You just have to pay the cleaning fee. They also have rooms in other cities, such as Vancouver, where you can hang out and meet and collaborate with other musicians.

Through the SOCAN foundation they also have grants, awards, and programs to help support your creative endeavours.

In the words of SOCAN itself, "SOCAN serves and champions music creators, music publishers, and visual artists. We advocate for them, and we work to defend and protect their rights, so that they can be compensated for their hard work – the music we all love to listen to, and the artistic work that we appreciate, love and prosper from spiritually to economically." -http://www.socan.com/about-socan/

[goldenlasoo]

THAT’S A WRAP on the first ever @rifflandia conference here in Victoria (and my first ever panel as @socanmusic A&R Rep)! Thank you to the organizers for planning and executing such an all-encompassing conference. It was such an honour & pleasure to speak on the “Publishing & Licensing” panel w/ the wonderful and knowledgeable @cordovabayrecords @robbiejasonhancock @arpixmedia ! This morning’s SOCAN 101 was so graciously brought to you by the power of liquid energy ☕️ ☕️ ☕️! Had an awesome time connecting with songwriters at the mentor cafe speed-dating sessions this afternoon. This week ain’t over yet — off to discover more AMZN CDN 🇨🇦 talent... 🎶🎵 #socan #socanmusic #musicpublishing #musiclicensing #royalties #rifflandia #rifflandiagathering #bcmusic #canadianmusic (at Rifflandia Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnw7QvXBj8OxlPLwXEhwuoF-BCC0LQ6yoit_pg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pu3esjx1ph2n

[goldenlasoo]

Shouts out to our @socanmusic #KENEKTPENDER 2018 Songcamper @lucafogale for opening up the heavens ☁️✨😇 and the flood gates (a.k.a. our tear ducts 😭💦🌊) last night at @viffest #VIFFAMP ! 📽🎞🎵🎶👏🏽🙌🏽 #socan #socanmusic #socansongcamp #musicbc #viff #vancouverinternationalfilmfestival #viffampsummit #vancouvermusic #vancouvermusicscene #westcoast #musicsupervisors #bcfilm (at Vancouver International Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boko9sIhpI5gy_StPbrYl6xba_hZG3aRAHeeBU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=naqbasksr474

[goldenlasoo]

Droppin some @socanmusic knowledge on this group of wknd warriors out here at @albertaelectronicmusic ! 🎵🎶💪🏽 #socan #socanmusic #westerncanada #aemcon #alberta #westerncanada #albertaelectronicmusic #albertamusic #albertaelectronicmusicconference #nationalmusiccentre (at National Music Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqS_IvwBIlaDjFiznEnPfoMq_Pcr8GUMTuOB4o0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9a076ccfcbox

[swampmusicplayers]

How has Swamp Music Players survived so long and accomplished so much on a shoe string? Must be luck .... 🎲⚡🤘 #swampinfo #swampmusicplayers #musicindustry #yyjmusic #yyj #canadianmusicindustry #soundtracks #bcmusicindustry #bcmusic #creativebc #socanmusic #socialmedia #indieband #indiemusic

[swampmusicplayers]

When you tell her Swamp Music Players is incorporated....and has been for sometime 🎸📼📟 Working on a VIP track, soundtrack pitch , a film treatment and an EP for college radio. Time to start applying for grants as we join the Canadian music industry and expand. #swampmusicplayers #swampinfo #musicindustry #Soundtrack #soundtracks #canadianmusic #canadianmusicindustry #britishcolumbia #britishcolumbiamusic #socanmusic #creativebc

[mr-thunderclap]

https://m.soundcloud.com/thunderclap-2/8-the-hitmaker #SOCANmusic