Understanding Music Publisher Agreements – Songwriters Association of Canada

May 28, 2025

1 pm - 2 pm EDT

Online

Edwards Creative Law’s partner and entertainment lawyer Byron Pascoe will host a Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) webinar called “Understanding Music Publisher Agreements” on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 1pm – 2pm EDT. The goal of this session is to help songwriters better understand the nuances and clauses of publishing deals.

This session will explore:

• The difference between Administration and Co-Publishing deals
• Minimum Delivery Commitments – what do they mean for you?
• Understanding Mechanical and Performance Royalties
• The role of Procured Covers and Co-Writes
• Navigating Exclusive, Retention, and Collection Periods
• How Advances and Option Terms really work
• Most importantly — Why are you signing this deal?

S.A.C. members register for free here.

Anyone who is not (yet) a S.A.C. member can buy a ticket at the same link.

Not a S.A.C. member yet? Sign up here.

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Michael Duboff was thorough and patient explaining a rather problematic publishing contract that I needed a review for, and his expertise and experience in the legal realm of publishing provided a lot of insight I couldn’t have gotten otherwise. His advice was much needed, and I also greatly appreciated the encouragement he gave me to negotiate for a set of terms I was comfortable with. I will definitely reach out to him should I find myself in such a situation again.

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Port Coquitlam, BC

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