Music and Programs

Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada

SOCAN

SOCAN is a Canadian performing rights organization that licenses the public performance and communication of virtually the world’s entire repertoire of copyright protected musical works in Canada and then distributes royalties to its members and affiliated international organizations. This includes the public performance of music used in routines at Dance Competitions. Thunderstruck Canada registers each competition with SOCAN and pays the performance rights license fee in accordance with SOCAN tariffs approved by The Copyright Board of Canada.

Competition Music

Music for each performance must be signed in with the Competition Director in the lobby prior to the start of the competition. Music must be provided on a Music CD or MP3 on CD or Flash Drive. No cassette tapes allowed. Any special instructions for music, such as pitch or fades, should be provided in writing when Music is signed in. The sound table is off limits during the competition. Please refrain from making requests. Any questions or concerns can be addressed with the Competition Director or Stage Manager. Music CD's and MP3 CD's can be collected after the final awards from the sound table along with Adjudication packages by Studio Director / Owner.

Music CD's should clearly identify the name of the song, the routine number, and the Studio name and code.

MP3's - If the studio is providing a CD or Flash Drive with music for the competition, it must be provided 45 minutes prior to the start of competition. The CD should have the Studio Name and Code on it. Each song must be named in the following format: performance number - performance name - name of song. For instance, 001-Performance Name-Song.mp3 (001-Thunder Performance-Thunderstruck.mp3). Please note that it is pertinent that you respect the zeros in the performance numbering so that songs are properly sorted.

Back-ups

Each Studio is responsible to bring back-up music for each performance and provide it to the Competition Director or Stage Manager immediately if there is a technical problem.

Programs

Programs may be pre-ordered by a studio and will be on sale throughout the competition in the lobby at the merchandise table. The program pre-order is our attempt to both ensure everyone has an opportunity to get a program and reduce waste from over-printing. There will be random draws during the breaks. The majority of these draws will correspond to content hints in the program, plus they are a great keepsake of the event.

Studio Package

Each studio will receive a Competition Package which will include a program, copy of the rules and regulations, along with other pertinent information about the event. These will be available at the host hotel the night before the event or can be picked up at the merchandise/program table.