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SOCAN
SOCAN administers licences connected with the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Music licensing in Canada
Music licensing for businesses in Canada.
Planning background music for a store, restaurant, hotel or fitness facility in Canada? Review the music service and the permissions for your intended use separately. Requirements depend on the music, the venue and how it is played.
Understanding commercial music rights
Musical works and sound recordings involve different rights. Before choosing a service, confirm which permissions it includes and which licences your business may need separately. Describe each use, such as background music, live performances or telephone hold music, when requesting guidance.
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Re:Sound
Re:Sound administers rights connected with performers and record companies when recorded music is used in public.
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Entandem
Entandem, created by SOCAN and Re:Sound, provides one simplified point of contact for many licences commonly needed by Canadian businesses.
How Mind & Sense can help
Mind & Sense plans and operates background music for businesses and on-hold music and messaging. We review your locations, playback needs and content preferences, and direct licensing questions to the appropriate official resources. Licensing organizations confirm applicable licences, rates and terms.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Mind & Sense Enterprises Corp. does not represent SOCAN, Re:Sound or Entandem and does not issue their licences.
Plan music for your Canadian locations.
Tell us your industry, city or province, number of locations, existing music service and intended use. We can discuss the music experience and identify the licensing questions to confirm before launch.