This letter by CMRRA’s President, Caroline Rioux, is in response to a Michael Geist article recently published by Toronto Star and The Hill Times. May 4, 2015 I am writing in response to Michael Geist’s recent article to correct his statement that CMRRA, the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd, was ordered by the major […]
Archives for May 2015
CMRRA Congratulates Board Member Pegi Cecconi for MMF Award
Pegi Cecconi is a true titan in the Canadian music industry. As VP of SRO/Anthem, “the home of the original 360 deal,” Ms. Cecconi has experience in a diverse spectrum of different roles, ranging from artist management to touring to recording and record production. In her capacity as a music publisher, Ms. Cecconi has been […]
Important LDS Updates for our Clients
CWR CMRRA is pleased to announce that we will soon be loading CWR files directly into our new Licence and Distribution System (LDS). CWR (Common Works Registration) is a standard format used by mid to large sized publishers for the registration and revision of musical works ownership information. The CWR format is intended to replace […]
CMPA’s Vision for the Future
Last year the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA) Board of Directors was pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Hutton as the Executive Director of the organization. Robert Hutton has wide-ranging and extensive experience in the marketing and telecom industries, and comprehensive knowledge of government relations. A classically trained musician, he has also developed strategies […]