Approve the agreement to be entered into between socan, ré:sonne, entandem and the city of montréal to regularize the invoicing, collection and receipt of copyright license fees payable for the public performance of musical works from socan's repertoire and sound recordings published in ré:sonne's repertoire during activities or events in the city of mo

This decision approves an agreement between SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), Ré:sonne, Entandem, and the City of Montreal. The purpose of this agreement is to formalize the processes for billing, collecting, and receiving copyright license fees. These fees are payable for the public performance of musical works from SOCAN's repertoire and sound recordings from Ré:sonne's repertoire during activities or events held within the City of Montreal. The agreement covers a period of five years, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028. The total amount payable by the City under this agreement is $255,880.29, inclusive of taxes. The project is managed by the Culture Service, Cultural Development Directorate. Funding is split between the City (3%) and boroughs (97%). The file number is 1237502001, and the decision number is CM23 0722. This agreement ensures compliance with copyright laws and fair compensation for artists and rights holders.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and legal services sectors, with a focus on Arts and Intellectual Property. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 255,880.

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