Industry Aug 19, 2026
SOCAN Acquires CMRRA, Consolidating Canadian Music Licensing
In short
SOCAN, the performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has bought CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organisation.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Canada's SOCAN, representing performing rights for songwriters, has acquired CMRRA, the country's mechanical rights organization. This acquisition means that both performing and mechanical rights in Canada will now be managed under a single entity. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.