Re:Sound is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that collects and distributes neighboring rights and master recording royalties.
In Canada, establishments such as restaurants, clubs, and gyms must pay a tariff to Re:Sound and SOCAN to obtain a license to play music.
While SOCAN collects royalties on behalf of the songwriter and publisher, Re:Sound collects royalties on behalf of the session musicians, featured performer, and master recording owner.
Recording owners, featured performers, and session musicians should ensure their recordings and any recordings they have performed on are registered with Re:Sound or one of its member organizations (listed here)
Musicians should register with either ACTRA RACS, MROC, or Artisti
Recording owners should register with Connect Music Licensing, Soproq, MROC.
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