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What is Synchronization licensing?
Synchronization licensing is a term derived from the “synchronization of music with visual or other elements.” The inclusion of a copyrighted musical work in a film, television program or commercial requires the publisher’s permission, and this is granted in the form of a synchronization license. Each synchronization license is individually negotiated between the user and […]
How do I obtain a synchronization licence?
CMRRA no longer provides synchronization licensing services (as of September 2012). To obtain a synchronization licence, you’ll need to directly contact the music publisher or copyright owner of the song(s) you wish to use. For more information, please see CMRRA’s Affiliated Publishers list or search our Repertoire.
Pay-As-You-Press/Import Licence
CMRRA issues mechanical licences through two basic plans: “Pay-As-You-Press/Import, or pursuant to the terms of CMRRA’s standard Mechanical Licensing Agreement (MLA). If you are manufacturing or importing physical music products in small quantities or releasing sound recordings on a one-shot or limited basis, “pay-as-you-press” licensing is the appropriate method for you. This applies to audio-only […]
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What We Do With headquarters in the heart of Toronto, Canada, the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency is a dynamic music licensing agency representing music copyright owners. Established in 1975 and having contributed to many transformative moments in the music landscape since then, CMRRA are the market leaders in Canada for physical and digital mechanical […]
Caroline Rioux appointed President of CMRRA
TORONTO, September 30, 2013 – Caroline Rioux has been appointed President of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), effective October 1, 2013. The announcement was made by CMRRA Chairman Gary Furniss. “In recent years, Caroline has been instrumental to the leadership and operation of CMRRA,” said Mr. Furniss. “Her expertise and many years […]
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Governance
CMRRA is owned by SXWorks, a subsidiary of SoundExchange. As part of its acquisition of CMRRA, SXWorks established a Canadian Publishers Committee (CPC) to oversee and maintain the advancement of the interests of music publishers’ business in Canada. The CPC provides direction on Canadian advocacy, tariff and rate-setting activities, and continues to foster and leverage […]
Management
CMRRA is led and managed by a team of dedicated executives and managers. Please meet CMRRA’s Management team below.
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