The FEQ continued by the Socan for non-payment of fees and license rights to artists

The Quebec Summer Festival was the subject of a complaint filed in Federal Court by SOCAN. In addition, on July 3, for non-payment of fees and license rights to artists.

The Canadian Society of Authors. Similarly, Composers and Music Editors (SOCAN) which represents 200,000 Canadian artists criticizes the festival for not having paid for several years the royalties due to music creators as well as their publishers and editors for the use of their works.

The pursuit was launched by 11 artists. Therefore, including Half Moon Run, Alexandra Stréliski, Beyries, Tokyo Police Club, the three agreements and Karkwa, who claim to have been remunerated between 2022 and 2024.

“They did not acquit the Socan the license rights required by law. Consequently, the SOCAN brought legal action for violation of copyright, ”explains the organization.

The prosecution does not aim feq continued socan non-payment fees for any amount. since the organization tells the Court to be “unable to estimate the amount of fees”, because it still lacks information to carry out a specific assessment.

But what is certain. according to the Socan, is that “the conduct of the defendants made that they have notably benefited […] of the situation. and which they will continue to take advantage of it, while the Socan will continue “to undergo damage, it is said in the short document consulted by The newspaper.

The Socan warns. however, that once the amounts established, it will require compensation equivalent to “three to ten times” the amount.

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According to the Socan. the FEQ claims a tax status which would freeze it to pay these fees, a position which would harm the music industry.

The company maintains that “not to pay royalties to music creators. their publishers and editors weakens the foundations feq continued socan non-payment fees of the music industry and deprives them of the income which legitimately returns to their work”.

“We call BLEUFEU. the Quebec Summer Festival as well as all the entities that organize festivals to do what is right and to pay the creators of music their fair share.”

The Bleufeu agency. owner of the FEQ, said that the recognition of artists remains at the heart of its priorities, while adding any additional declaration.

“We would like to recall that the success. recognition of artists have always been at the heart of our mission. We read the Socan’s approach yesterday morning. We would like to be able [la] comment. [y] Giving context and nuance, but considering that the file is in court, we will not issue any other comments on this subject, “said the agency by email.