InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 08:16:55 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic383395-8-1.aspxUsually the SOCAN fee is included with the venue price. It usually varies on whether there is dancing or not as well as how many people are at the wedding. I found this on their website: </P><P>1-100 people: no dancing $20.56 with dancing: $41.13</P><P>101-300 people: no dancing $29.56 with dancing $59.17</P><P>301-500 people: no dancing $61.69 with dancing $123.38</P><P>Over 500 people: no dancing $87.40 with dancing $141.79</P><P>Why there's a difference between whether there's dancing or not I have no idea.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:06:43 GMTLilMissTroublehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic383395-8-1.aspxIf you're having a band or dj check with them too - lots of them cover that fee in their packages.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:09:27 GMTmarchbridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic383395-8-1.aspxSOCAN is the agency in Canada that protects the copyrights of all music created by musicians. In order to play music at any event, you must buy a licence from them. If you go to their website, they have a list of various types of events, and the fees associated. And as the other person said, I have always seen that as part of the hall...<br><br>The website is www.socan.caThu, 22 May 2008 23:14:42 GMTkjazvachttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic383395-8-1.aspxit has something to do with music rights and stuff. Its included in the cost of our reception at the hotel. I wouldn't have a clue where to get a license!!Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:24:45 GMTbeccakhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic383395-8-1.aspxOur hall manger mentioned something about getting a SOCAN license. What is it? Where do we get one and does anyone know how much they cost? Thanks...Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:15:10 GMTmarysm25