Industry Aug 27, 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
SOCAN, the Canadian performing rights society, has acquired CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organization. This merger means that both performing rights and mechanical rights in Canada will now be licensed through a single entity. This consolidation is seen as logical for music users who often utilize both types of rights. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.