Side Door collects SOCAN fees for each Side Door show, and submits the fees to SOCAN on behalf of Hosts and Artists involved with the show. Side Door collects the standard SOCAN percentage (3%) from the show’s total revenue. This is reflected in the settlement.
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) is a Canadian performance rights organization that represents the performing rights of more than 135,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. Live performance royalties must be collected in the case of a live performance event that includes ticket sales with admission prices over $6 CAD.
SOCAN fees are only applied in the case of Side Door shows when a Canadian Artist and/or Host are involved in a show that involves ticket sales.
If you are a Host already registered with SOCAN, you don’t need to worry about reporting any Side Door shows! Side Door’s agreement with SOCAN covers all Side Door shows, including those with SOCAN-registered Venues - that means you do not need to claim any shows with Side Door in your filings.