Since 2010, CAPACOA has had an ongoing dialogue with Re:Sound and SOCAN regarding rights for the use of recorded music. We have notably worked constructively with Re:Sound to define simple tariffs that offer fair compensation to right holders and that take into account the realities of performing arts organizations.
CAPACOA-Re:Sound Agreement
CAPACOA and Re:Sound have reached several informal and formal agreements over the years, each reaffirming the principle of fair remuneration for rights holders and simplifying reporting mechanisms for users of recorded music.
The latest Settlement Agreement was signed in January 2024, along with co-signatories Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. The settlement tariffs introduce a new annual minimum fee to Tariff 5.J, that will lessen the burden on organizations which hold multiple small concerts in a year. Tariff 5.D, for festivals, exhibitions and fairs, also incorporates additional rate tiers to reduce the gap between pre-existing tiers, thus making the transition from one tier to another much smoother for festival organizers. The settlement also incorporates tariff changes accounting for a repertoire adjustment further to the implementation of a neighbouring rights regime in the United States.
This new agreement supersedes the 2014 Settlement Agreement, which became for the most part obsolete with the certification of settlement tariffs by the Copyright Board, in 2017.
Because certain Re:Sound and SOCAN tariffs are not harmonized, reporting via Entandem can be complex. CAPACOA therefore developped guidance for reporting to Entandem.
Forms and documentation
Re:Sound reporting form [Excel file] – Updated July 2024
SOCAN reporting forms [Zipped file containing multiple forms] – Updated July 2024
Reporting guidance – Updated August 2024
Memo to Members of CAPACOA, CAFE and CLMA Regarding Re:Sound – February 2024
Re:Sound Tariffs 5.ABDEFGIJ – 2016-2025
Neighbouring Rights Town Hall presentation – March 2024
Neighbouring Rights Town Hall recording – March 2024
News Updates
Special Members Bulletin: Neighbouring Rights Update – March 8, 2024
CAPACOA Issues Guidance about the New Re:Sound Tariffs – January 16, 2018
Fast-Tracking the Copyright Board of Canada – October 2, 2017
Copyright Board Renders Positive Decision on Neighbouring Rights for Live Events – September 11, 2017
The Collaboration with Re:Sound Continues – July 4, 2017
Putting the Arts in the Right Perspective – January 12, 2017
CAPACOA Undertakes Another Round of Negotiation with Re:Sound – August 13, 2015