10/05/2025
Peterborough Musicfest has received the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada’s (SOCAN) Licensed To Play Award, presented at the 35th SOCAN Awards Gala in Toronto as part of SOCAN’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
The Award is presented to a Canadian business or organization that consistently demonstrates legal and ethical use of music by ensuring proper music licensing for the public performance of music.
“On behalf of everyone at Peterborough Musicfest, we are deeply honoured to accept this award,” said Tracey Randall, Musicfest executive director. “To be recognized by SOCAN during its centennial year, and in the same evening as Canadian icons like Joni Mitchell, Drake, and Boi-1da, is truly special. This award is a tribute to our founder Fred Anderson’s vision, our volunteers, staff, sponsors, funders, and above all, our community. Together, we have sustained what is now Canada’s Longest Running Free Admission Music Festival, operating as a not-for-profit dedicated to bringing world-class music to our region, barrier-free.”
Peterborough Musicfest was founded in 1987 (formerly known as the Festival of Lights and Little Lae Musicfest). According to a press release, they have had audiences totalling over 100,000 each season at Del Crary Park. The festival has had more than 700 artists on its stage.
