It was incredible connecting with the talented songwriting community in Key West.
Hearing directly from songwriters like Jeff Middleton, Kimberly June, and Rob Hatch about the impact The MLC has had on helping them get paid for their streaming royalties is exactly why we do this work.
Every stream matters. Every song matters. And every music creator deserves to understand their rights and collect the royalties they’ve earned.
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #StreamingRoyalties #KeyWestSongwritersFestival #MusicMeansBusiness
We’re excited to join WIM Austin for Where the Money Flows in Music, May 20th from 6:30–9:30pm CT for an honest conversation about how artists -creators make money.
The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez, National Director of Industry Relations, will be part of a panel alongside Kristen Townsend, Creative Coordinator at BMI, and Phillip Payne, Music Executive, Entrepreneur, and Educator at Good Money Global, with the conversation moderated by Amber Charania, Associate Music Counsel, Publishing and Rights Management at YouTube.
The evening begins with networking, bites, and beverages, followed by a candid discussion on revenue streams, brand partnerships, touring, digital income, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in today’s music industry.
We’re proud to be part of conversations like this that help bring clarity to how the music business works and support creators with the knowledge they need to move forward.
More details and registration here: /wimatxmay20 (LINK IN BIO)
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #MusicBusiness #StreamingRoyalties
Congratulations to The MLC’s Ellen Truley for being recognized on Variety’s #WomenofNashvilleEntertainment list. 🌟
In Nashville and beyond, Ellen’s leadership continues to support a more transparent and equitable music ecosystem for songwriters, publishers, and creators across the industry.
Check out the full feature here: /lists/2026-nashville-women-impact
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#themlc #songwritersgetpaid #streamingroyalties #musicmeansbusiness
20 years later and the songs still live on. ✨
As creators, we don’t always realize how important it is to understand the business behind the music we write, compose, and help bring to life. Every record has writers behind it. Every moment has creators attached to it.
Celebrating 20 years of DK while also reminding songwriters to know your rights, understand your royalties, and protect the work you create.
The music lives forever. Make sure your ownership does too. @mlc_us
#Songwriters #OwningtheOpp #TheMLC #DanityKane #MusicIndustry
Huge congratulations to our Chief Analytics & Automation Officer, Andrew Mitchell. We can now officially call him the Maestro of Metadata 2026, awarded by @musicbizassoc at tonight’s #BizzyAwards!
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #StreamingRoyalties #MusicMetadata
#MLCmembers — Understanding your royalty statements can help you feel more confident about your music business and where your streaming royalties are coming from. 💡
But if you’ve ever opened a statement and thought, “What am I even looking at?” 👀 You’re definitely not alone.
Join our Monthly Royalty Statements Explained webinar as we break down how to read your statements, track your payments, and better understand your streaming royalties.
🗓 May 19
Noon ET | 11am CT | 9am PT
Register here: /royaltiesmay2026 (LINK IN BIO)
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #StreamingRoyalties #MusicMeansBusiness
🎵 Calling All Songwriters 🎵
The MLC is now accepting suggestions for candidates to serve on our Board of Directors and advisory committees.
✅ 2 Publisher seats on the Board of Directors
✅ 2 seats for representatives of musical work copyright owners on the Dispute Resolution Committee
✅ 2 seat for a representative of musical work copyright owners on the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee
Know someone who’s a great fit? Submit your suggestions by May 26th!
🔗 Learn more & submit: /songwritersuggestions (LINK IN BIO)
#themlc #songwritersgetpaid #musicmeansbusiness
Here’s where you can find The MLC at #MusicBiz2026 this week:
💸 Monday, May 11, 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM EDT: Royalties 101: How The MLC Gets You Paid!
with The MLC’s Dae Bogan
🚀 Monday, May 11, 4:40 PM - 5:20 PM EDT: Be Your Own CEO!
with The MLC’s Lindsey Major
🛡️ Tuesday, May 12, 2:40 PM - 3:20 PM EDT: The Schemes, Scams & Solutions in Publishing Fraud
with The MLC’s Andrew Mitchell
🎓 Thursday, May 14, 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM EDT: Beyond the Classroom: Implementing Hands-On Learning in Music Business Education
with The MLC’s Serona Elton
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #StreamingRoyalties #MusicMeansBusiness
The future of the music industry starts with creators who understand the business.
That’s what the Music Biz Roadshow is all about — bringing foundational knowledge, real conversations, and direct access to industry expertise to independent artists and their teams. Built for those actively creating, building, and navigating their careers, the Roadshow is designed to make the business side of music more accessible and actionable.
This year, The @mlc_us is proud to be a sponsor the full day of Roadshow programming — supporting the next generation of independent creators with the tools, insights, and education they need to succeed.
If you’re an artist, songwriter, or part of a growing team, this is where clarity meets opportunity.
This info is golden and tickets are only $49! Check out the full schedule and register here: /events/music-biz-roadshow
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#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #StreamingRoyalties #MusicBiz2026
The MLC’s CEO, Kris Ahrend, will be speaking at The Ivors Academy Summit 2026 on Tuesday, May 19 at BFI IMAX in London.
Bringing together songwriters, composers, and industry leaders from around the world, the Summit is dedicated to empowering creators with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to navigate today’s music landscape.
Join us for a day of insight, conversation, and community as we continue supporting songwriters globally.
Book your ticket and learn more: /events/theivorsacademyevents/1974102
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Music is art - it’s also data, rights, and royalties. 🎶💸
Introducing Music Registration 101: Registering Your Music—a free micro-course designed to help you understand how your music gets registered and how you get paid.
In just a few hours, you’ll learn how rights, royalties, and registrations connect across the music industry—so you can take control of your catalog and your income.
✔️ Free to take
✔️ Practical, real-world guidance
✔️ Certificate + digital badge available
Ready to make sure your music is working for you?
Start the course here:
/courses (LINK IN BIO)
#TheMLC #SongwritersGetPaid #MusicBizEdu #StreamingRoyalties #MusicMeansBusiness
Thursday, May 14, 2:55 PM - 3:40pm EDT at #MusicBiz2026, Atlanta: Beyond the Classroom: Implementing Hands-On Learning in Music Business Education
Great music business education goes beyond theory - it’s about real-world experience that prepares students for the industry.
The MLC’s Serona Elton, Interim Vice Dean at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Head of Educational Partnerships at The MLC, joins Susan Dodes, Clinical Asst. Professor at NYU, Monika Julien, Music Industry Professor at Drexel University, and Keith Perissi, MBA, Director of the Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program at Kennesaw State University, to share how academic and industry partnerships are creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities.
From what’s worked (and what hasn’t) to how to successfully collaborate with industry partners, this session offers practical insights for educators looking to equip students with career-ready skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
Details here: /739802/agenda/session/1824547 or link in bio @musicbizassoc
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