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How do I license a medley? Why are the individual songs in the medley licensed separately?

Dec 17, 2013 by CMRRA

The musical works in a medley are equally valued by the music publishers who own them and each one is individually licensed at the same royalty rate as non-medley works. We treat each one as though they are separate and independent works on your product. As such, you are required to indicate on the Application […]

Can publishers demand a higher royalty rate than the standard rate outlined in CMRRA’s documentation?

Dec 17, 2013 by CMRRA

Yes, but very few of the publishers represented by CMRRA do. We’ll let you know if your licence application is subject to a higher royalty rate once we’ve had the opportunity to review it.

Has the royalty rate changed since my initial pressing?

Dec 17, 2013 by CMRRA

The mechanical royalty rate has increased periodically since 1988. Please refer to the table below for information on the applicable royalty rate for a given year. The values below are stated in cents ($C) as the minimum rate for recordings with a running time of five minutes or less and the added rate per minute […]

I’m pressing my CD in Canada but don’t reside in Canada. Can CMRRA issue licences ?

Dec 17, 2013 by CMRRA

To the extent the copies manufactured in Canada will also be sold or otherwise distributed in Canada, CMRRA can issue licences for your product. However, if you are manufacturing in Canada but exporting copies for distribution in the US or any other territory, CMRRA will not be able to license the copies exported outside Canada. […]

I’m pressing my CD in Canada but want to export copies to another country? Can CMRRA issue licences?

Dec 17, 2013 by CMRRA

CMRRA can only issue licences for the copies that remain for sale or other distribution in Canada. You will need to seek licences for the exported units from the licensing collective in the country of destination.

CMRRA Web Site Policy / Search Our Song Database

The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) represents music publishers. On their behalf, CMRRA issues licenses authorizing the reproduction of musical works. To search our represented works, or view our list of affiliated publishers, search CMRRA’s Repertoire. CMRRA Ltd. Web Site – Terms of Use Note: You must agree to the terms below before […]

What is the Mechanical Licensing Agreement (MLA)?

Dec 16, 2013 by CMRRA

The MLA is the standard agreement entered into between CMRRA and record labels doing business in Canada on an ongoing basis. It sets out the standard terms and conditions of mechanical licensing, including application for licenses, royalty rates, royalty reporting and payment requirements, reserve accounting, promotional copies, treatment of delete products and controlled composition clauses. […]

How can I become an MLA signatory?

Dec 16, 2013 by CMRRA

(a) Administrative Requirements: MLA companies must be able to produce error-free royalty statements in a standard electronic format. They must demonstrate that their royalty system can adequately track royalties owed as well as the handling of reserves, returns, free goods and promotional units. They must be able to deliver a quarterly report of undistributed royalties. […]

Who handles online licensing and royalties in Canada?

Dec 16, 2013 by CMRRA

CMRRA licenses its repertoire to the online music services – more here. Since the launch of the first online music service in Canada in 2003, CMRRA has received complete usage data from its many online music licensees. This data has given CMRRA a complete picture of the online music market in Canada and has allowed […]

I am a record label, do I need to seek online licences in Canada?

Dec 16, 2013 by CMRRA

If you are offering tracks online on your own, from your own website or otherwise, and without the services of a third party online music service, then you are required to seek licences from CMRRA for this purpose.

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