2023 Canadian Song Conference Registration |
MAY 31ST - JUNE 2ND | 2023
Overview of CSC's Panel Series
MAY 31ST
AS HEARD ON TV: Sync & Supervision
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Rodd Charlottetown
Connect the dots between music creators and decision-makers for music use in television, film, video games, advertising, and visual media at large. Learn how to get your songs in front of the right people.
EAR TO THE GROUND: Getting Your Music Heard
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Rodd Charlottetown
You’ve got the bangers, we’ve got the tips on getting your music heard. Industry heavyweights will discuss tools for growing your fan base and listener engagement, navigating the process for pitching your music for radio and playlists, and other avenues for exposure.
JUNE 1st
A PIECE OF THE PIE: Copyrights & Splits
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Rodd Charlottetown
Music publishers will discuss copyright ownership and royalty splits as they break down the many avenues for songs to earn passive income.
DOLLARS IN MY POCKET: Royalties & Metadata
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Rodd Charlottetown
What is the difference between royalty streams and how can they generate income for you as an artist? What is metadata and why should you have it? The panelists will discuss these topics and help to demystify registering your music with royalty rights organizations and why you need to do it!
What is the difference between royalty streams and how can they generate income for you as an artist? What is metadata and why should you have it? The panelists will discuss these topics and help to demystify registering your music with royalty rights organizations and why you need to do it!
JUNE 2ND
Songwriting Workshop
12:45 PM - 5:30PM, The Guild
Producers Carleton Stone (Willie Stratton), Chris Kirby (The Trews), Denise De’ion (Haviah Mighty), Jim Bryson (Kathleen Edwards), Maïa Davies (Serena Ryder), and Steve Dawson (Old Man Luedecke) will spend the afternoon leading a workshop that will cover songwriting basics, group writing sessions, and critique circle.
WORKSHOP: SONGWRITERS, STORYTELLING, & SOCIAL MEDIA
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | The Haviland Club
As we all know, social media has become a vital tool for musicians to connect with their fans and promote their work. However, many songwriters struggle to effectively use social media to tell their stories and engage with their audience. This workshop would provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to use social media to tell compelling stories that resonate with fans.
This workshop is developed and delivered by Meaghan from Meaghan Elizabeth Marketing.
BRAND NAMES: Labels & Management
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | The Haviland Club
Have you wondered what can labels do for you as an artist? Panelists will discuss what services are typically offered by labels, best practices for getting signed, the label’s role in breaking new acts, and finding the right fit.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | The Haviland Club
Have you wondered what can labels do for you as an artist? Panelists will discuss what services are typically offered by labels, best practices for getting signed, the label’s role in breaking new acts, and finding the right fit.