Ruthie Larbi, a Royalty Administrator in CMRRA’s distribution team, shared with us details about her work at CMRRA, the importance of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at music events, and recalls strong Black music industry professionals that have inspired her throughout her career in this month’s featured In House article. You began your time at […]
SPOTLIGHT: The Royalty Network’s Frank Liwall
by Jon Dekel In July of 2020, independent publisher The Royalty Network launched a program aimed at enabling people of colour through mentorship. Sporting an advisory council including entertainment attorney Kendall Minter, music executive Laze Elliott, producer Darien Bankhead a.k.a. Boyband, artists stic & M-1 from dead prez, and Harmony Program executive director Anne Fitzgibbon, […]
In House: Angela Fex
This month, we had the opportunity to talk with Angela Fex, our Manager of Mechanical Licensing, at CMRRA. We were fortunate to hear her take on the evolution of mechanical licensing over the next five years, as well as what she considers a heavily impactful moment in her life, inspired by a deep appreciation for […]
Music Publisher with Impact: Michael Closter
by Jon Dekel When, this past September, Rolling Stone Magazine named Public Enemy’s “Fight The Power” as the second greatest song of all time, it was a well-deserved ranking of the song’s impact, as well as a gratifying acknowledgment for the song’s co-publisher and administrator Reach Music Publishing and its President, Michael Closter. Closter, a […]
Notice
Notice of Intent to Withdraw Proposed Tariffs by Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Please be advised that CMRRA intends to make, in or after the week of January 10, 2022, an application under section 69 of the Copyright Act to withdraw the following proposed tariffs: Statement of Proposed Royalties to Be Collected for the Reproduction […]
In House: Caroline Ives
Our November In House profile focuses on our Membership Services Administrator, Caroline Ives! Caroline shared with us her journey with CMRRA, her passion for music, and her fond memories of PEI’s music scene. You’re currently CMRRA’s Membership Services Administrator, what does your day-to-day work life entail? For me, a typical day involves answering emails from […]
Music Publisher with Impact: Amy Eligh
by Isabelle Speerin Four years ago, Amy Eligh took a leap of faith and accepted a new role to head up the music publishing arm of Arts & Crafts, a boutique Toronto-based independent artist services company. “It was a great opportunity to expand my skill set,’ said Eligh, who is their Director of Publishing and […]
In House: Janet MacLean
This month we spoke with Janet MacLean, CMRRA’s Direct of Human Resources about CMRRA’s current projects, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, and the complexity of publisher/songwriter compensation through mechanical licensing. You’ve been at CMRRA for nearly a year and a half, and you’ve already made a great mark on our team! What fulfills you […]
In House: Joy Galiatsos
Our Manager of Online Processing and Claims Administration, Joy Galiatsos, shares with us one of her favourite recipes, her day-to-day after 24 years at CMRRA, and the last concert experience she had before the live music industry shutdown. You’ve been part of the CMRRA team for 24 years, wow! I’d love to know more about […]
In House: Jay Morris
This month we chatted with Jay Morris, CMRRA’s Licensing Claims Coordinator about his position, home ownership and the music album that helped get him through pandemic times. Can you elaborate on what it means to be an Online Licensing & Claims Coordinator? As the Licensing & Claims Coordinator for the online department, I am responsible […]
