We’ve added a new course to the Foundry. Music Rights and Royalties for Musicians and Master Owners with Tim Hardy is available online now.
We’ve added a new course to the Foundry. Music Rights and Royalties for Musicians and Master Owners with Tim Hardy is available online now.
The world of music rights and royalties is often complex.
In this free seminar you’ll get an overview of what SOCAN does as Canada’s largest music rights organization and the role it plays within the larger music industry and ecosystem.
SOCAN represents the rights of music creators and publishers for the composition (music and lyrics), so if you’re a songwriter, composer, or producer this seminar is for you.
Learn the difference between performing and reproduction rights, and how to receive the money you’ve rightfully earned for your hard work.
When you’re a member of SOCAN, you enjoy many benefits, including access to helpful resources and funding opportunities, and support from SOCAN’s Creative and Membership teams.
As a member of SOCAN you are joining a talented network of songwriters, producers, composers, and music publishers, like Drake, The Weeknd, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé and more than 175,000 creators and professionals just like you, working to build a career with your extraordinary creative craft.
Bring your questions, we’ll have time to take them at the end.
Entertainment Lawyers Matthew Gorman and Byron Pascoe to Host Copyright Law 101 Event for Artists
Matthew Gorman and Byron Pascoe, both entertainment lawyers, will be hosting an event titled “Copyright Law 101 – An Overview for Artists” on March 3, 2023 at 12:00 Noon Atlantic Standard Time. The event will be hosted virtually.
This event will provide a comprehensive overview of copyright law basics, along with practical implications and considerations for artists in various creative disciplines, whether professional or not. The discussion will cover topics such as protecting intellectual property, avoiding legal pitfalls, and understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of artists.
This will be an excellent opportunity for artists, including visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others, to gain a better understanding of the legal aspects of their creative work. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to share with the speaker and other attendees.
“We’re excited to bring together artists from all creative disciplines to learn about copyright law basics and how it affects their work,” said Wendy Turner, Legal Information Service Nova Scotia. “We hope to provide attendees with practical information they can use to protect their intellectual property and avoid legal issues.”
Mark Sandiford, Executive Director of Creative PEI added, “It’s crucial for artists to understand their legal rights and responsibilities, and we’re delighted to share this expertise with the artistic communities.”