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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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11/08/2011
Tom Jackson coming to Toronto
Exclusive Discount for S.A.C. members. Improve your stage performance by learning from a master!
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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.
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