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SOCAN
SOCAN administers licences connected with the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Music licensing in Canada
Use music in your business responsibly.
Music played in a store, restaurant, hotel, fitness facility or other public-facing space may require licences that are separate from a personal streaming subscription.
Understanding commercial music rights
In Canada, musical works, sound recordings and performances can involve different rights. Requirements depend on factors such as the type of establishment, how music is used, and the size or capacity of the location.
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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
We can design and operate your commercial music experience, assess how music will be used, and point you to the appropriate official resources. The relevant licensing organizations determine 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.
Let us discuss your music experience.
Tell us your industry, number of locations and how you plan to use music.