Who We Are
ACTRA RACS (Recording Artists’ Collecting Society) is a not-for-profit performer collective dedicated to ensuring that all recording artists—from session musicians and background performers to featured vocalists—are fairly compensated for their work. In addition, ACTRA RACS advocates on behalf of performers to support their rights. Representing tens of thousands of recording artists across all music genres, ACTRA RACS has distributed over $150 million directly to recorded performers.
What We Do
In Canada, recording artists are entitled to payment when their recordings are broadcast or played in public. These royalties come from license fees charged for the use of music in places like retail stores or on the radio.
At ACTRA RACS, we have the privilege of ensuring that this money reaches recording artists directly and through agreements with our international partners. Being a recording artist today takes a lot of work, and ACTRA RACS is here to help you manage your rights—giving you more time to focus on creating great music.
ACTRA RACS also advocates on behalf of performers to protect and strengthen their performance rights and ensure fair compensation for the use of recorded performances.
Our Team
The ACTRA RACS team is instrumental in making the payments flow. Our team is a skilled and motivated group who is passionate about music and committed to improving the careers of recording artists.
Maria Pettler
Member Administrator
mpettler@actra.ca
Kortnee Borden
Associate Director
Matthew Turner
Administrative Assistant
Bonnie Fedrau
Member Administrator
bfedrau@actra.ca647.943.1245
Andrew Karis
Senior Administrator
akaris@actra.ca647.943.1242
Christine Allenby
Royalties and Data Administrator
Terry Gitersos
Member Royalties Data Analyst
“I recently joined ACTRA RACS and the experience has been flawless—a new extension to my team ensuring every penny flows. I can’t speak highly enough of the work they do.”
Haviah Mighty
