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01/31/2012

Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Class Action claims process begins on February 3rd

Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Class Action claims process begins on February 3rd – The settlement administrator for the Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Class Action has established a searchable web-based system in order to facilitate the individual claims process for class members. The claims website (www.cmrrasodrac.ca) will be accessible as of February 3, 2012. read more


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01/17/2012

Eddie Schwartz interviewed on Music File Sharing

Songwriters Association of Canada President Eddie Schwartz spoke with Vanessa Purdy at Toronto CIUT FM89.5 on December 14, 2011 about the S.A.C.'s music file-sharing proposal. read more


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01/05/2012

S.A.C. launches BIG CHALLENGE

Music Success In Nine Weeks Author Ariel Hyatt & Songwriters Association Of Canada Announce the Canadian Songwriters Social Media Challenge for Career Driven Musicians read more


CMW 2012
12/07/2011

Exclusive CMW Discount for S.A.C. Members

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09/23/2011

Important Notice: Hearing Date Set for Approval of Class Counsel Fees

On October 27th, 2011 at 9:00am, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will be asked to approve the request of Class Counsel for payment of their fees, applicable taxes and disbursements from the Settlement Fund in the unpaid mechanical and video royalties class action case. read more


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09/08/2011

New Songwriters' Workshop Under Way

A free workshop that is happening across the country to help aspiring artists and songwriters to learn about the art and business of songwriting. read more


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09/06/2011

ArtsCan Information Webinar (Taped)

ArtsCan Circle brings creative artists to remote northern communities to serve and inspire indigenous at-risk youth. We were pleased to have Executive Director Carol Teal, visit the S.A.C. Writers Room to conduct a webinar to inform artists of their meaningful work. read more


Jetty Road
08/18/2011

Canadians Score Australian No. 1

Winnipeg songwriters Chris Burke-Gaffney and Keith Macpherson have scored their first #1 hit in Australia. The duo collaborated with Australia’s Jetty Road’s on the song “Serves You Right.” The single officially topped the Aussie country chart. read more


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12/16/2011

S.A.C. Holiday Office Closure

Our offices will be closed as of Monday, December 26th, and will re-open on Monday January 2nd. read more


Tom Jackson in Toronto
11/08/2011

Tom Jackson coming to Toronto

Exclusive Discount for S.A.C. members. Improve your stage performance by learning from a master! read more


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10/26/2011

Radio Star National Talent Search Underway

The Radio Star National Talent Search (formerly the Radio Star National Songwriting Competition) is now underway. Through December 16th, Canada’s emerging new artists can submit their songs at www.radiostar.ca for a chance to win $10,000 in cash plus thousands worth in music equipment, services and more. read more