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Read MoreRe:Sound and SOCAN are working together on a joint licensing portal that will benefit the two organisations’ respective rights holders – songwriters, composers, publishers, artists, and record labels – by making the licensing process simpler and more straightforward for businesses like bars and restaurants, hairdressers and retailers that use music to make their business better. […]
Read MoreRe:Sound applauds the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Copyright Board of Canada for undertaking a consultation on options for reform to the Copyright Board. As a stakeholder before the Board representing performing artists and record labels who depend on the royalties established by the Board for […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to present the 5th annual Re:Wind benefit concert on September 28th at Revival Bar in Toronto, in support of Unison Benevolent Fund, which provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. This year’s event will feature the songs of the 90s as performed by employees from Re:Sound, SOCAN Music, Canadian Musical […]
Read MoreToday, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision dismissing Re:Sound’s application for judicial review of the Copyright Board of Canada’s decision certifying Re:Sound’s inaugural tariff for Non-Interactive and Semi-Interactive Webcasts (Re:Sound Tariff 8). The Court’s decision upholds the rates set by the Copyright Board for 2009-2012. “Re:Sound had no choice but to seek judicial […]
Read MoreFitness and music go hand-in-hand. For many people, a good workout is nearly impossible without a high-tempo soundtrack driving them on. Sixty-four per cent of Canadians say they couldn’t even imagine a gym or fitness class without music. Research has shown that playing the right music can help gym goers have a more effective and […]
Read MoreWelcome to Best of the Web, where we share the most interesting music news and other links we’ve found online in recent weeks. In this edition, we check out the 2017 JUNO Awards, dive into Canadian music history, explore some of the musical celebrations held in honour of the country’s sesquicentennial and much more. […]
Read MoreFYI Music News recently asked Re:Sound President Ian MacKay to discuss the organisation’s accomplishments and forward-looking goals for the year ahead. Here is his contribution to their series of forecasts and reflections about the music business in Canada: At Re:Sound, our core values of Fair, Artist and Record Company Centred, Transparent, Efficient and Dynamic informed […]
Read MoreWelcome to the first edition of Best of the Web: a brand new feature in which we share the most interesting music news and other links we’ve found online in recent weeks. To kick things off, we preview the Canadian music award season, explore fascinating new research into music and the brain, say goodbye to […]
Read MoreSir Sam’s Ski/Ride has been welcoming skiers onto its slopes for more than 50 years. The family owned and operated ski, snowboard, and mountain biking facility overlooks gorgeous Eagle Lake in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Recorded music has played an important role in the success of the business, creating an entertaining atmosphere for […]
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