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If You’re a Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Read This Because It Could Mean $$$

Alan Cross 0 Comments

I ran across this unadorned ad in Saturday’s National Post:

If you are a songwriter or publisher of a musical work or a record company, please read this notice as you may be eligible to receive private copying royalties.  These royalties are paid to music rights holders by SODRAC, CMRRA, SOCAN, SOPROQ and AVLA for private copying of music in Canada…

The Copyright Board of Canada has published regulations setting the timeframe for submissions of claims by unrepresented music rights holders.

In other words, a new deal has been struck for songwriters and publishers who are not currently members of those performing rights organizations.

If you unrepresented, go here to find out more about how you can submit claims for private copying royalties. 

Hey, it’s worth a shot, right?

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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