A Message from Jennifer Brown, SOCAN CEO
Jennifer Brown
Welcome, and thank you for joining us as we celebrate 100 years of SOCAN.
This is more than an anniversary – it’s a tribute to music and creativity.
It’s a recognition of the cultural value of music.
And it’s a celebration of the people who dedicate their lives to making it.
A century ago, SOCAN was founded to protect music rights in Canada, creating a collective that would serve songwriters, composers, and music publishers for generations.
Today, we remain member-owned and rooted in the same belief that together, we create a place where Canadian music can grow and thrive.
We are incredibly fortunate to be part of a vibrant circle of music creators and publishers, managers, labels, funding organizations, and partner associations, many of whom are marking milestone achievements of their own this year.
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You know us.
You see us in your communities.
And most importantly, we hope you know that we’re here for you through every challenge and every achievement.
That is the power of local support.
Together, we’ve built a music community that is globally respected while remaining uniquely Canadian. Time and again, our members have proven that Canadian music is world-class. From concert halls to social media, from symphonies to soundtracks, from rap verses to rock anthems. Canadian music travels everywhere, carrying our stories and values with it.
As we look ahead, we know the industry will continue to evolve – new technologies, new ways of creating, and new ways of connecting with audiences. These changes raise important questions about what it means to create music, which is why celebrating your work matters now more than ever.
Because no matter what tools emerge, nothing can replace the artistry and expression of songwriters and composers. SOCAN will continue to adapt with you, as we have for the past century, ensuring that music creators and publishers can build sustainable careers here and around the world.
Turning 100 is an incredible milestone but this celebration is about you: your talent, dedication, and creativity that keep music alive in this country.
Thank you to every member of the SOCAN family – past, present, and future – for making the last 100 years possible.
Here’s to the next century of great Canadian music.
Achievement Awards
Cultural Impact Award
Joni Mitchell
“Both Sides, Now”
The Cultural Impact Award was created to honour music by a SOCAN member that has had a significant lasting cultural impact on society in Canada and/or beyond its borders.
Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” has left an indelible mark on music and culture, inspiring generations with its timeless beauty and profound artistry. For the enduring influence of this iconic work, she is receiving the Cultural Impact Award.
Global Impact Award
Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels
The Global Impact Award is given to a SOCAN member who, through visionary creative work, dedication, and influence, have brought global recognition to Canada throughout their career.
Boi-1da has helped shape the sound of international music and elevate Canadian talent to the world stage. For his lyrical genius and groundbreaking production work, Boi-1da is receiving the Global Impact Award.
International Achievement Award
Megan Bülow
The International Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN members who have made a significant contribution to the world of music and brought recognition to Canada through international acclaim for their talent and music.
bülow, Nathan Ferraro and Lowell have reached international audiences with the chart-topping hit “TEXAS HOLD ’EM.” For their outstanding success on the global stage, they are receiving the International Achievement Award.
International Achievement Award
Nathan Ferraro
The International Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN members who have made a significant contribution to the world of music and brought recognition to Canada through international acclaim for their talent and music.
bülow, Nathan Ferraro and Lowell have reached international audiences with the chart-topping hit “TEXAS HOLD ’EM.” For their outstanding success on the global stage, they are receiving the International Achievement Award.
International Achievement Award
Lowell
The International Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN members who have made a significant contribution to the world of music and brought recognition to Canada through international acclaim for their talent and music.
bülow, Nathan Ferraro and Lowell have reached international audiences with the chart-topping hit “TEXAS HOLD ’EM.” For their outstanding success on the global stage, they are receiving the International Achievement Award.
Producer of the Year
OZ
Producer of the Year is given to a producer whose current material has received the greatest number of performances in 2024.
Songwriter of the Year – Performer
Drake
The Songwriter of the Year – Performer is given to the songwriter(s) whose current material has received the greatest number of performances in 2024.
Songwriter of the Year – Non-Performer
Evan Blair
The Songwriter of the Year – Non-Performer is given to the songwriter who is not credited as a performer, and whose current material has received the greatest number of performances in 2024.
Screen Composer of the Year
Jordan Gagne
The Screen Composer of the Year Award is presented to the screen composer whose current material has received the greatest number of performances on television/film in the previous year being honoured, combined with external critical success, and a robust, diverse new body of work.
Breakout Songwriter Award
SHUBH
The Breakout Songwriter Award is given to a SOCAN member to honour an exceptional career accomplishment and/or commercial success in 2024.
Breakout Composer Award
Erica Procunier
The Breakout Composer Award is given to the SOCAN screen composer member whose current material has received the greatest increase in number of performances on television/film from the previous year to the calendar year being honoured, combined with external critical success, and a robust, diverse new body of work.
Film & Television Music Awards
The following are receiving a SOCAN Award for their involvement in the television show and/or cable program or film that achieved the greatest number of performances in their respective category in 2024.
Domestic Television Music Awards (Fiction Programming)
Heartland
KEITH POWER
SEVEN24 Films
Hudson & Rex
PHILIP J BENNETT
GARY KOFTINOFF
Shaftesbury
Murdoch Mysteries
ROBERT CARLI
Shaftesbury
When Calls the Heart
JOHN SEREDA
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Domestic Television Music Awards (Non-Fiction Programming)
Highway Thru Hell
CHRISTOPHER NICKEL
Great Pacific Media
Island of Bryan
PETER CHAPMAN
Sharper Image Film and Video Production Inc.
Sportsnet Central
MURRAY FLEMING
Rogers Media Inc./Sportsnet
Sportsnet Connected
STEPHAN MOCCIO
Rogers Media Inc./Sportsnet
Domestic Television Music Awards (Animated Programming)
Dino Ranch
LORENZO CASTELLI
DAVID CONLON
ADAM DAMELIN
STEVE D’ANGELO
ROCCO GAGLIESE
TERRY TOMPKINS
Anthem Entertainment
Boat Rocker Studios
Glowbies
ANTONIO NARANJO
CHRIS REINECK
MEIRO STAMM
Glowbies Inc.
Mighty Express
COOPER MADEN
JOEL SERLIN
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Spin Master Entertainment
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID BRIAN KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Spin Master Entertainment
Achievement in Feature Film Music Award
Night Swim
MARK KORVEN
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Achievement in Made-For-TV Movie Awards
A Big Fat Family Christmas
BRIAN CHAN
CALEB CHAN
Contempo Publishing Inc
A Royal Christmas Match
LAWRENCE SHRAGGE
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
International Television Series Music Awards
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID BRIAN KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
FCI Music Publishing Company / Admin by ClearBox Rights
Heartland
KEITH POWER
SEVEN24 Films
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID BRIAN KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
Sony Music Publishing
Spin Master Entertainment
The Rookie
JORDAN GAGNE
Audio Network Admin Canada
HERBERT RUFF AWARD FOR AUDIOVISUAL POST-SYNCHRONIZATION
The HERBERT RUFF AWARD FOR AUDIOVISUAL POST-SYNCHRONIZATION is a reproduction right award presented to the SOCAN Client that has earned the most audio-visual streams or broadcasts resulting from the combined digital and physical post-synchronization reproductions for their work in 2024.
Red Brick Songs Inc.
Genre Awards
The following are receiving a SOCAN Award for their involvement in songs that achieved the greatest number of performances on radio and on-demand audio streams in 2024, in their respective genres.
Pop Music Awards
Beautiful Things
EVAN BLAIR
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Benson Boone
Dance Alone
PRESTON PABLO
YANNICK “KNY FACTORY” RASTOGI
ZACHARIE “SOKÉ” RAYMOND
Sentric Music
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
Performed by: Preston Pablo
Dancing In The Flames
ABEL “THE WEEKND” TESFAYE
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: The Weeknd
Hotter Now
LU KALA
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Performed by: LU KALA
If Anything’s Left
RICHARD “BYNON” BEYNON
JAMIE FINE
Songtrust Music Publishing
Performed by: Jamie Fine
Training Season
SHAUN FRANK
YAAKOV “YASH” GRUZMAN
TOBIAS JESSO JR.
STEVE FRANCIS RICHARD MASTROIANNI
MARTINA SORBARA
Hyvetown Music
Famous Virgins Inc.
Regicide Entertainment Inc.
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
YASH MUSIC Inc.
Performed by: Dua Lipa
Rap Music Awards
CARNIVAL (feat. Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti)
GRANT “THELABCOOK” DICKINSON
Concord Music Publishing
Performed by: ¥$
First Person Shooter (feat. J. Cole)
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
MATTHEW “BOI-1DA” SAMUELS
OZAN “OZ” YILDIRIM
OZ Music GMBH
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake
I KNOW ?
OZAN “OZ” YILDIRIM
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
OZ Music GMBH
Performed by: Travis Scott
Lovin On Me
NIK D
OZAN “OZ” YILDIRIM
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
OZ Music GMBH
Performed by: Jack Harlow
Rich Baby Daddy (feat. Sexyy Red & SZA)
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake
You Broke My Heart
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
ALEX “SMILEY” MORAND
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake
R&B Music Awards
act ii: date @ 8 (feat. Drake) [remix]
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: 4batz
Here We Go (Uh Oh)
SARA DIAMOND
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Coco Jones
Saturn
SCOTT ZHANG
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
Performed by: SZA
Timeless
ABEL “THE WEEKND” TESFAYE
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: The Weeknd
Country Music Awards
16 Carriages
DAVE HAMELIN
peermusic Canada inc.
Performed by: Beyoncé
I Ain’t Sayin’
EMILY REID
TRAVIS WOOD
Concord Music Publishing
Performed by: Jordan Davis
I Grew Up On A Farm
SCOTT HELMAN
CALLUM MAUDSLEY
EMILY REID
JENNA WALKER
STU WALKER
KHALID YASSEIN
Performed by: The Reklaws
Love Somebody
SHAUN FRANK
YAAKOV ‘YASH’ GRUZMAN
STEVE FRANCIS RICHARD MASTROIANNI
MARTINA SORBARA
Famous Virgins Inc.
Hyvetown Music
Regicide Entertainment Inc.
Sony Music Publishing Canada Canada
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
YASH MUSIC Inc.
Performed by: Morgan Wallen
Old Dirt Roads
OWEN RIEGLING
Performed by: Owen Riegling
The Painter
KAT HIGGINS
BMG Rights Management Canada Inc.
Performed by: Cody Johnson
Single Again
BRAD REMPEL
JOSH ROSS
Frozen Allen Hill Songs
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
Performed by: Josh Ross
Rock/Alternative Music Awards
Dopamine
DERYCK WHIBLEY
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Poo Poo Pee Pee LLC
Performed by: SUM 41
Explode!
RYAN GULDEMOND
FAMFAM Music
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Mother Mother
Hold Me
JIMMY CHAUVEAU
KAYLA DIAMOND
JEREMY DRURY
JONATHAN HEMBREY
DARRYL JAMES
ISABEL RITCHIE
DAVID RITTER
SIMON ALEXANDER WARD
DGJJ Inc.
Jeremy Drury Music Inc.
Kayla Diamond Music Inc.
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Reservoir Media Management Inc.
S Ward Ltd.
Slaight Music Publishing
Unguarded Moment Publishing
Performed by: The Strumbellas
Landmines
DERYCK WHIBLEY
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Poo Poo Pee Pee LLC
Performed by: SUM 41
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid
LEANDRA EARL
ELIZA ENMAN-MCDANIEL
LOWELL
JORDAN MILLER
KYLIE MILLER
GUS VAN GO
Arts & Crafts Music
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Performed by: The Beaches
Dance Music Awards
Crossfire
NICK HENRIQUES
ANDREW POLYCHRONOPOULOS
ALEXANDER STEWART
FRANK WALKER
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Frank Walker, Alexander Stewart
Gravity (feat. Tyler Shaw)
ANDREW POLYCHRONOPOULOS
TYLER SHAW
FRANK WALKER
Payday Music Publishing
Performed by: Frank Walker
How Do I Say Goodbye (feat. Delaney Jane)
DELANEY JANE
Delaney Jane Music
Hyvetown Music
Performed by: Adventure Club
Missing You (feat. Nate Smith)
GREG GIANOPOULOS ‘TRAPPY’
ADAM KERSHEN
NEIL ORMANDY
ANDREW POLYCHRONOPOULOS
FRANK WALKER
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Payday Music Publishing
Performed by: Frank Walker
Never Walk Alone
BLOND:ISH
Performed by: BLOND:ISH, Stevie Appleton
Right Now
VANDELUX
Polk Street Music Inc.
Performed by: Vandelux
Sideways
RICHARD “BYNON” BEYNON
SHAUN FRANK
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
STEVE FRANCIS RICHARD MASTROIANNI
Regicide Entertainment Inc.
Songtrust Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Gordo & Drake
Special Awards
International Song Award
Beautiful Things
EVAN BLAIR
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Benson Boone
Hagood Hardy Award
Stephan Moccio
Jan V. Matejcek New Classical Music Award
Dinuk Wijeratne
Global Music Award
Ikky
Folk/Roots Music Award
Wild Rivers
DEVAN GLOVER
ANDREW OLIVER
KHALID YASSEIN
Vince Fontaine Indigenous Song Award
In Emerald
WYATT C. LOUIS
Performed by: Wyatt C. Louis
Most Streamed Production
Atlas
ANDREW LOCKINGTON
BMG Rights Management Canada Inc.
Mayor of Kingstown
ANDREW LOCKINGTON
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Palm Royale
JEFF TOYNE
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID BRIAN KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Spin Master Entertainment
Special Ops: Lioness
ANDREW LOCKINGTON
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Viral Song Awards
blue
YUNG KAI
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: yung kai
it boy
ALEXANDER GUMUCHIAN (bbno$)
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: bbno$
i wish you cheated
ALEXANDER STEWART
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
Performed by: Alexander Stewart
LET THE WORLD BURN
CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM
ALLEGRA JORDYN
Dreamstate Music
Songtrust Music Publishing
Performed by: Chris Grey
Quitter
BEN COTTRILL
CAMERON WHITCOMB
Hyvetown Music
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
Performed by: Cameron Whitcomb
Licensed To Play
The SOCAN Licensed To Play Award is presented to a SOCAN licensed business that consistently and conscientiously recognizes the importance of music rights and the importance of paying legal and ethical licenses for the public performance of music.
Peterborough Musicfest Inc.
