SOCAN Creates $2-Million
Enhanced Emergency
Program for Members
SOCAN is allocating up to $2 million for
emergency royalty advances. Priority
will be given to SOCAN members who
are faced with a loss in live performance
royalties or screen composers whose
productions have been suspended. The
interest-free advances will be considered
based on each member’s most recent
earnings history, urgency, and need.
Each individual application will be
considered on its own. SOCAN already
provides royalty advances to thousands
of creator and publisher members every
year. Domestic music publisher members
are able to access support as well. The
program will be followed by additional
support initiatives that will be announced
as needs are better identified.
Members who wish to apply can
contact SOCAN’s Membership team at
866-307-6226 or [email protected].
For more information, go to
www.socan.com.
Live Nation Creates Relief Fund for Tour Crews
Live Nation, the industry’s largest concert promoter, has set up a relief fund to support
touring and venue crews through the pandemic. Live Nation has committed $10 million to
Crew Nation – contributing an initial $5 million to the fund, then matching the next $5 million
given by artists, fans, and employees.
“The concerts we all enjoy wouldn’t be possible without the countless crew members
working behind the scenes,” the company says. “As COVID-19 puts concerts on pause, we
want to extend a helping hand to the touring and venue crews who depend on shows to
make a living. Crew Nation was created to do just that.”
It’s still accepting donations and selling Crew Nation merchandise.
For more information or to apply, go to www.livenationentertainment.com/relief-fund.
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