SOCAN 101 - Vancouver, BC

Terry O’Brien from SOCAN will help demystify the business of music, with

• A brief explanation and history of copyright as it relates to music creators
• A rundown of what SOCAN is, and how performing rights organizations operate
• An explanation of tariffs, licensing and royalties for music use in film/TV, radio, live performance, internet and other revenue streams
• Information on music publishing and rights management
• Coverage of new initiatives at SOCAN, including education, e-commerce, member benefits

Terry is the Education and Outreach Manager for the West Coast Division of SOCAN - the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.  He is based in Vancouver. Terry has over 35 years’ experience in various sectors of the music industry. Prior to joining SOCAN in 2000, Terry was VP and GM of BMG Music Publishing Canada Inc. He is also a composer, recording artist and performer of ambient soundscape music under the moniker Anomalous Disturbances.

For more information, please contact the store by email or at 604-734-4886.