About SOCAN Foundation

Founded in 1992, the SOCAN Foundation is dedicated to fostering musical creativity and promoting a better understanding of the role of music creators in today's society. The organization is a part of the SOCAN Group of organizations and guided by a Board of Directors, which consists of composers, songwriters and music publishers, and reflects concert music and popular music genres, as well as the geographic and linguistic regions of Canada. To learn more about the SOCAN Foundation, visit www.socanfoundation.ca.



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Aug 15, 2024, 09:00 ET SOCAN Foundation announces 2024 TD Incubator participants

Twenty-five musicians receive funding, mentorship, and career development TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Today the SOCAN Foundation, part of the SOCAN Group of companies, has announced the...

Jul 31, 2024, 09:38 ET SOCAN Foundation and CBC Announce Inaugural Indigenous Music Residency

Applications open for six First Nations, Inuit, and Métis music creators to participate in four-week immersive program in Toronto TORONTO, July 31, 2024 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation and CBC today...

Jul 18, 2023, 15:57 ET SOCAN Foundation announces 2023 TD Incubator participants

Twenty-five musicians receive funding, mentorship, and career development TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the SOCAN Foundation, part of the SOCAN Group of companies, has announced the...

Jul 06, 2023, 13:15 ET SOCAN Foundation and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Open Applications to 2nd Annual Indigenous Song Camp

2023 Indigenous Song Camp presented by Amazon Music is Canada's only music program solely dedicated to songwriting and fostering the storytelling of emerging Indigenous artists Applications open from ...

Mar 27, 2023, 09:00 ET SOCAN Foundation Announces Logan Staats as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter Award

Five Additional Artists Receive Honourable Mentions TORONTO, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation is delighted to announce Logan Staats as the recipient of this year's TD Indigenous Songwriter ...

Feb 10, 2023, 09:00 ET Kellylee Evans and Savannah Ré Announced As Grand Prize Recipients Of Annual Her Music Awards

Five Additional Artists Receive Honourable Mention Awards TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation, part of the SOCAN Group of companies, is thrilled to announce Kellylee Evans and...

Jan 18, 2023, 09:30 ET SOCAN Foundation Announces Winners of Third Annual SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards

Recognizes Black Music Creators From Across Canada TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the third annual SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards: ...

Dec 15, 2022, 08:02 ET Ten emerging screen composers hone their skills on the multi-award-winning film Scarborough

TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Ten emerging screen composers took part in SOCAN Foundation's Screen Music Lab held at Kilometre House in Toronto on December 5–8 with two mentors, composer Steph...

Dec 02, 2022, 08:02 ET CANADIAN HERITAGE GRANTS $132,000 TO SOCAN FOUNDATION

Funding programs for music creators via the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian Heritage has granted SOCAN Foundation $132,000, via the Canada...

Nov 22, 2022, 08:02 ET SOCAN Foundation announces winners of the Young Canadian Songwriters Awards, sponsored by SiriusXM Canada

Five emerging music creators win $5,000 each, while five more will be awarded $1,000 TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - For the fifth consecutive year, the SOCAN Foundation has announced the winners of...

Jul 21, 2022, 08:02 ET SOCAN Foundation announces 2022 TD Incubator participants

Twenty-five musicians receive funding, mentorship, and career development TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Today the SOCAN Foundation, part of the SOCAN Group of companies, has announced the...

Jul 07, 2022, 08:00 ET SOCAN Foundation Announces Laura Niquay as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter Award

Five Additional Artists Receive Special Distinctions TORONTO, July 7, 2022 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation is thrilled to announce Laura Niquay as the recipient of the annual TD Indigenous Songwriter...

Nov 15, 2021, 07:02 ET SOCAN Foundation Announces Additional Cash Awards Supporting Black and Indigenous Emerging Music Creators

Total cash awards grow to $45,000 for TD Indigenous Songwriters Awards and SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards Deadline to submit: December 6, 2021. TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The SOCAN...

Sep 23, 2021, 08:02 ET The five winners of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters, sponsored by SiriusXM, have been announced

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - For the fourth consecutive year, the SOCAN Foundation has announced the winners of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters, sponsored by SiriusXM....

Jun 18, 2021, 08:00 ET Leonard Sumner receives prestigious Indigenous Songwriter Award from SOCAN Foundation and TD Bank Group

TORONTO, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation, with the support of TD Bank Group and Indigenous Music Awards presents the third annual TD Indigenous Songwriter Award to Leonard Sumner from...

Jan 11, 2021, 08:00 ET SOCAN Foundation Announces Winners of First-ever SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards

Inaugural awards recognize Black music creators in all genres of music from across Canada TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced the recipients of the inaugural SiriusXM...

Sep 16, 2020, 10:00 ET The five winners of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters, Sponsored by SiriusXM, are announced

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - For the third consecutive year, the SOCAN Foundation has awarded 5 cash prizes of $5,000 to young creators—aged 21 or less—from across Canada who were chosen the...

Sep 03, 2020, 10:00 ET Inaugural Program of the Black Canadian Music Awards

Created in partnership with SOCAN Foundation and SiriusXM CANADA TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation, part of the SOCAN Group of organizations, today announced the launch of the Black ...

Nov 29, 2019, 10:00 ET SOCAN Foundation Launches Program to Create Equity and Access for Female Music Producers

Developed in partnership with RBC, Ableton, & Signal Community Forum TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation has unveiled a new Equity X Production Mentorship Program for new music...

Aug 25, 2015, 14:00 ET SOCAN Foundation Paves Way for Bright Future

Ouellette new President; Andrews joins as Manager TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - SOCAN Foundation today announced the election by its board of directors of renowned composer Marc Ouellette as...

Aug 10, 2015, 13:36 ET Creaghan, Binette Mercier, Pratte, Garcia are Top Winners in SOCAN Foundation Awards for A-V Composers

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2015 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced eight recipients of the fifth annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Audio-visual Composers. This year's competition attracted 46 ...

Aug 05, 2015, 12:19 ET Darren James Russo wins SOCAN Foundation's John Weinzweig Grand Prize

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2015 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced 15 recipients of the 24th Annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers. This year's competition attracted 187 entries,...

Jul 14, 2014, 10:39 ET Laurin-Pratte, Procunier are top winners in SOCAN Foundation Awards for A-V Composers

TORONTO, July 14, 2014 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced 10 recipients of the fourth annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Audio-visual Composers. This year's competition attracted 54...

Jul 10, 2014, 11:20 ET James O'Callaghan and Symon Henry share SOCAN Foundation's John Weinzweig Grand Prize

TORONTO, July 10, 2014 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced 17 recipients of the 23rd Annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers. This year's competition attracted 193 entries,...

Jul 16, 2013, 17:37 ET Bertrand-Hamel, Thornborrow are top winners in SOCAN Foundation Awards for A-V Composers

TORONTO, July 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The SOCAN Foundation today announced nine recipients of the third annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Audio-visual Composers. This year's competition attracted 52...

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