SOCAN Foundation

Offering grants, programs and awards for music creators to promote the creation of Canadian music.

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This August, SOCAN Foundation, SOCAN, and IPRS are launching a brand-new song camp in India, bringing together artists from across the South Asian diaspora for a week of collaboration and creativity.

Apply: https://t.co/ENsCdkjzy7

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The French edition of Equity X Production wrapped up successfully, featuring a Level 3 focused on audio mixing with Ableton at Station Clip. Thank you to all the mentors and participants for helping build a more equitable music industry!

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Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Black Canadian Music Awards, sponsored by @siriusxmcanada !

These artists represent the richness of Black music in Canada. We’re so impressed by your creativity and hope this recognition supports your continued artistic growth.

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Deadline Extended! You now have until May 19, 2025 to apply for the Indigenous Song Camp, presented by Amazon Music.

This immersive camp brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous music creators for a week of collaboration, connection, and creativity in Toronto.

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The Indigenous Song Camp presented by Amazon Music returns to Kilometre House in Toronto from July 14–18, 2025!

The week will culminate in an exclusive industry listening session where participants can share their original creations.

📅 Application Deadline: May 11, 2025

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As the English program is in full swing, the French version of Equity X Production is just around the corner. This year, we are offering Level 2, as well as Level 3, which will focus on audio mixing — all on Ableton, at Station Clip.

More information can be found on our website.

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Showcase your talent by applying for the Emerging Screen Composer Awards today! Be sure to submit your application by May 1st, 2025. A total of $25,000 will be awarded across 10 prizes, including a newly introduced category for "Best Original Score — Video Game"

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Applications are now open for this year’s Young Composers Awards! Every year, Canadian composers showcase incredible talent—now it’s your turn. Check out the program details on our website, and submit your application today!

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We’re thrilled to announce the brand-new NYO Canada and SOCAN Foundation Composer Mentorship Program! If you’re 35 or under and ready to create an original orchestral piece, this is your chance to get hands-on experience, mentorship & hear your work performed on a national tour.

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Announcing the Canadian New Music Workshop!

This program offers three composers the opportunity to develop their work with a 15-player chamber ensemble.

Apply now to expand your practice and connect with some truly incredible musicians.

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Back in November, eight super-talented Canadian composers teamed up to reimagine video game soundtracks, with guidance from Simon Landry, & the team at @UbisoftMTL!
This was the first year of a groundbreaking collaboration between SOCAN Foundation & Ubisoft. Stay tuned for more!

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Huge congratulations to Nicholas Denton Protsack for being selected for the SOCAN Foundation and NYO Canada Emerging Composer Mentor Program. Nicholas is an award-winning composer-cellist that is making innovative strides in music—undeniably an artist to watch.

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Final reminder that the deadline for the SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards, is right around the corner!

We're so excited to continue celebrating the incredible talent of Black music creators year after year!

Apply by December 20th, 2024, 11:59 pm (ET).

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The deadline for the Black Canadian Music Awards, sponsored by SiriusXM Canada, is fast approaching!

Make sure to get your applications in by December 20th, for a chance at one of five $10,000 grand prizes or five $1,000 special distinctions.

https://t.co/cJP1NAb0HP

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What an incredible 3 days at this year’s Screen Music Lab!

Eight super-talented Canadian composers teamed up to reimagine video game soundtracks, with guidance from Simon Landry and the team at @UbisoftMTL !

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Meet the winners of our 2024 Young Canadian Songwriters Awards, sponsored by SiriusXM! These amazing artists are already showing so much talent early in their careers. Come along for the ride as we follow their creative journeys!

https://t.co/OmXxLRuzGt

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Announcing the talented winners of the 2024 Young Composers Awards. We anticipate bright futures for each of them and are grateful for their outstanding artistic and musical contributions. Congratulations to all!

Full list of winners: https://t.co/FXUjjnfOZo

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The Screen Music Lab is partnering with UBISOFT to present its first-ever Video Game edition, aimed at enhancing the artistic and professional skills of screen composers. More info at https://t.co/7BJBbasmcQ

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The Indigenous Song Camp presented by Amazon Music returns to Kilometre House in Toronto from November 4 to 8. We're excited to see your applications!

Deadline - October 27, 2024; 11:59 p.m. ET - submission via https://t.co/7BJBbasmcQ

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L’annonce vient d’être faite!

Le programme de résidence en musiq autochtone de la CBC, soutenu par la Fondation SOCAN, offre à six musiciens un voyage créatif de quatre semaines avec hébergement à Toronto.

Cliquez sur ce lien pour plus d'informations !

https://t.co/16Dac3c6XK

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Just Announced!

The CBC Indigenous Music Residency, powered by SOCAN Foundation, Offers a 4 week creative journey with accommodations in Toronto to six musicians.

Hit this link for more information!

https://t.co/qyvnxYs8i3