35th SOCAN Awards Celebrate Canada's Most Influential Music Creators in 2025
Canada's most influential songwriters, composers, and music publishers will be celebrated at the 35th SOCAN Awards on September 29, 2025, marking SOCAN's 100th anniversary. The event will take place at Toronto's REBEL and will be hosted by Arisa Cox and Andrew Phung, featuring performances and recognition of the talented music creators shaping the future of Canadian music. The honourees for this year represent a diverse range of talent and global impact in the music industry.
The 2025 SOCAN Special Achievement Winners will be recognized for their contributions to Canadian music, from iconic cultural figures to chart-topping artists and emerging talents. SOCAN CEO Jennifer Brown emphasized the importance of celebrating the achievements of music creators, especially during a time of significant changes in the industry. The winners will receive "The SOCAN," a unique music industry trophy that doubles as a musical instrument, featuring custom bronze crotales tuned with notes from Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now."
The full list of SOCAN Award winners for 2025 will be revealed on the evening of September 29, 2025. The event is sponsored by Gowling WLG, SOCAN's legal counsel for 75 years, with the SOCAN Foundation and the Unison Benevolent Fund as official charity partners. The SOCAN Awards and Gala de la SOCAN have been recognizing excellence in Canadian songwriting, composing, and music publishing since 1990, with ceremonies held in Toronto and Montreal.
SOCAN, Canada's largest member-owned music rights organization, has been advocating for fair compensation for music creators for a century. The organization collects license fees for music performances and reproductions, distributes royalties to rights holders, and supports its nearly 200,000 songwriter, composer, and music publisher members. Learn more about SOCAN and its mission to uphold the value of music at their website.