As the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) commenced on July 3, it faced a copyright infringement lawsuit from SOCAN, claiming the festival organizers failed to obtain licenses and pay royalties since July 2022. The lawsuit, which names several Canadian artists impacted, alleges the organizers improperly used their charity status to avoid royalty payments, raising concerns about the sustainability of the music industry.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Festival d’été de Québec is facing a lawsuit for allegedly not paying music royalties, prompting concerns among artists and raising questions about the festival’s operations despite receiving significant government funding.
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