Articles by Allison Outhit

Why am I not getting SOCAN compensation?

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2011

I play for two different rock bands in Vancouver. All members of our bands are SOCAN members and we register all works with the organizatio...

Can a non-Canadian apply for the P2 visa?

PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2011

If I'm not actually a Canadian citizen but a permanent resident (and a Swedish citizen), can I still apply for the P2 visa [to work/tour in...

Should I wear earplugs?

PUBLISHED Mar 8, 2011

I'm interested in ear protection. What are the pros and cons? Who uses them for practices and performances? What's the best to use? Thanks....

Band Contract

PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2011

When bands stay together for a long time, they seem to gather up equipment (PA system, tour van, merch, etc.) without necessarily planning...

Canadian Blast

PUBLISHED Feb 21, 2011

Did you know that Canada supplies around 2.5 percent of all the music consumed every day worldwide? It's a Canadian fact! Okay, it doesn't...

Mastering Importance

PUBLISHED Feb 20, 2011

I have lots of friends that swear the importance of ponying up the big cash to get their studio or home recordings professionally mastered....

Can underage performers play in bars in Canada?

PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2011

Hi Allison, My 16-year-old hotshot guitarist son wants to start playing in bars, either in open jam sessions or with his band. Do we have t...

POST NO BILLS!

(ESPECIALLY COPYRIGHT ONES)

PUBLISHED Jan 24, 2011

Bill C-32, the latest attempt to update Canada's creaky old Copyright Act, is currently under review by the Legislative Committee, having u...