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Neighbouring Rights and Private Copying – The Forgotten Royalties

4 Feb

Neighbouring Rights and Private Copying – The Forgotten Royalties

For many years, Canadian composers and songwriters have received payment when their songs are played on the radio.  As most Canadian musicians know, these payments come from SOCAN – the organization that represents composers and authors of sound recordings in Canada.  However, what most Canadian musicians do not know is that musicians who perform on recordings can also receive a payment when their recording receives radio play! (more…)