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Jacques Michel passes away at 84

SOCAN mourns the loss of iconic Québécois singer-songwriter

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Aswell: The Strength of the Herd

“It’s cool to have made it, but it doesn’t mean anything if you’re up there alone”

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Aquakultre: Bridging Generation Gaps

With a deep look at Black Nova Scotian history

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Francouvertes 2026 : 21 artists celebrating 30 years of discovery

Event will unfold March 9 to May 11, 2026, in Montréal

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Kat Higgins, Brad Rempel honoured with SOCAN No. 1 Song Awards

She for Cody Johnson's “The Painter”; he for Josh Ross’s “Single Again”

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Berlin International Screen Composers Leadership Summit, 2026 edition

Delegates from 16 countries gather for strategic dialogue, collaboration

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SOCAN at Phoque Off 2026 : Career Development and Diversifying Practices

SOCAN at Phoque Off 2026 : Career Development and Diversifying Practices

Festive 12th edition celebrates independent, emerging music

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SOUNDCHECK study raises alert over mental health crisis in Canadian music industry

SOUNDCHECK study raises alert over mental health crisis in Canadian music industry

Makes recommendations to address widespread, multiple challe...

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Dominique Fils-Aimé, JESSIA each receive $10,000 Her Music Awards for 2026

Dominique Fils-Aimé, JESSIA each receive $10,000 Her Music Awards for 2026

SOCAN Foundation also honours Robyn Stewart, Executive Direc...

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Kid Koala’s Space Cadet: creating music to image, literally

Kid Koala’s Space Cadet: creating music to image, literally

“I have this huge capacity for wonderment that keeps me co...

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The Darcys’ “Dreaming” gets real with a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

The Darcys’ “Dreaming” gets real with a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Duo of Wes Marskell, Jason Couse co-wrote, performed the cha...

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Rick Duff : Picking the Right Horse

Rick Duff : Picking the Right Horse

“We’re exporting ourselves! I feel very proud of carving...

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SOCAN Academy: FERRO on AI in music & why human creativity matters more than ever

SOCAN Academy: FERRO on AI in music & why human creativity matters more than ever

Technology should support creators, not train using their wo...

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SOCAN calls on government to stand up for Canada’s creative industries

SOCAN calls on government to stand up for Canada’s creative industries

By ruling out any new copyright exceptions for AI training o...

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APEM’s 2026 Synchros de l’année : Vote Now for the Public Choice Award

APEM’s 2026 Synchros de l’année : Vote Now for the Public Choice Award

Presented as part of the “Quand la musique rencontre l’i...

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SOCAN Academy: Writing in Nashville

SOCAN Academy: Writing in Nashville

The songwriters and composers from last September’s Kenekt...

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Five “Queb Rap” Rookies to Watch in 2026

Five “Queb Rap” Rookies to Watch in 2026

Kinjii00, Mzrabelle, Young Rose, Kamilou, Colin Léo

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SOCAN Partners with Toronto’s Annex Hotel on music series Late Check Out

SOCAN Partners with Toronto’s Annex Hotel on music series Late Check Out

To spotlight Canadian songwriting

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Photo Gallery: SOCAN 2026 Pre-Grammy Party

Photo Gallery: SOCAN 2026 Pre-Grammy Party

January 29, 2026

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Joni Mitchell, Don Mills, Justin Gray, EVRGRN win in 2026 Grammy Awards

Joni Mitchell, Don Mills, Justin Gray, EVRGRN win in 2026 Grammy Awards

Twenty-eight other SOCAN members involved in Grammy-winning ...

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Don Mills gets “Folded” into a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Don Mills gets “Folded” into a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

For co-writing the chart-topping, Grammy-winning Kehlani hit

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SOCAN Foundation announces winners of 2025 Young Canadian Composers Awards

SOCAN Foundation announces winners of 2025 Young Canadian Composers Awards

More than $45,000 awarded to SOCAN members

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Video: Gab Bouchard presents “ENCORE ENCORE”

Video: Gab Bouchard presents “ENCORE ENCORE”

“Sometimes, we put a lot of stress on ourselves, like ‘i...

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Aleksi Campagne wins 2026 Ma première Place des Arts

Aleksi Campagne wins 2026 Ma première Place des Arts

Ahead of co-finalists Désolée Sarah, Florence Breton, Vail...

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Sixty-Five SOCAN members involved in nominations for 2026 Grammy Awards

Sixty-Five SOCAN members involved in nominations for 2026 Grammy Awards

Including Tobias Jesso Jr., Kaytranada, Sara Diamond, Jenna ...

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SOCAN to present two songwriter honours at 2026 JUNO Awards

SOCAN to present two songwriter honours at 2026 JUNO Awards

Thirteen SOCAN members nominated for their songwriting

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