Today, New York officially joined the fight for fair ticketing. New amendments have been introduced to cap resale prices at the original face value. The momentum is shifting, with proposed legislation from MA, WA, D.C., TN, WI, CA & NY. 🔗 https://rpst.in/jE4li

California lawmakers have introduced the "Fans First Act" aimed at capping ticket resale prices. Unchecked resale practices have driven prices beyond reach, shutting out fans & undermining artists' connection to their audiences. 🔗 Read more: https://rpst.in/fLt79

Last week, Backline announced #BLINE, the first-ever 24/7 mental health & crisis support line specifically for the music industry. Ready to talk? Call 855-BLINE99 or text 254-639 Learn more at https://rpst.in/WG4Yd

Congratulations to MAC board members Irving Azoff and Coran Capshaw on being named to the Billboard 2026 Power 100. Their leadership continues to shape the music industry and strengthen our fight for artists' rights. 🔗 Full List Here: https://rpst.in/5JSOA

🎉 MAC members honored for their incredible artistry! HUGE congratulations to Billie Eilish, FINNEAS & MAG for their #Grammy win! 👏 👏 to the rest of last night's winners (and future MAC members)!

Washington State is is holding a public hearing on SB 6175, which bans speculative tickets, caps resale prices & cracks down on deceptive URLs. The legislation is a necessary shield against the predatory practices that hurt working artists & rip off dedicated fans.

🏛 The Senate Commerce Subcommittee is holding an important hearing today to examine ticketing practices in the live music industry. Key stakeholders are scheduled to testify regarding market practices, transparency & fan protections. 🔗 https://rpst.in/0YV10

Copyright isn't just paperwork. It's power. When protections fail, artists pay the price. From economic impact to legal protection, creative rights shape the future of music. MAC is working to strengthen protections, hold infringers accountable, and build an industry where artists thrive.

In a landscape of shifting royalty rates and AI-driven tech, understanding the basics of copyright isn't just for lawyers—it's for every creator who hits "record." MAC is on the front lines to ensure these protections remain ironclad in D.C. and beyond.

Tickets aren't commodities. They're access to art. A cap on resale prices allows fans to resell tickets they can't use without enabling the price gouging that has come to define the secondary market. That's why bills like WI SB580 matter. Fair prices. Real access. Fans first.

Wisconsin lawmakers hear SB 580 - a bill to cap ticket resale prices, boost pricing transparency, and protect artists & fans. It is a critical step toward fairness in live music, preventing scalpers from profiting off artists & venues and pricing out real fans.

🚨 LEGAL VICTORY: A win for artist rights. The Fifth Circuit has ruled in the case of Vetter v. Resnik: Artists can reclaim worldwide rights via copyright termination laws. This is what progress looks like.

MAC board President, Jordan Bromley, offers Billboard his take on what's coming in 2026. From AI as a creative tool to the reality that fans ultimately decide what endures, the industry must embrace the inevitable evolution. 🔗 Read more: https://rpst.in/NzHC6

Rolling Stone's Culture Council just dropped their 2026 industry predictions & #AI is going to be a major player! From AI rules to fan participation to expanding discovery platforms, the industry is changing fast. 🔗 Full Article: https://rpst.in/UFKmv

We're stepping into #2026 with a clear vision: stronger protections, more transparency & a fairer industry for every artist. ✨ Here's to the music yet to be made & the victories yet to be won.

🎧 Every year has a soundtrack. The song you played on repeat. The lyrics that hit at exactly the right moment. The music that turned ordinary days into memories. Music doesn't just mark time - it holds it. Let's give the creators their flowers. 🌺

As we close out the year, we're celebrating the artists, advocates & allies who show up to keep music alive. Your work shapes culture, builds community & inspires change. Thank you! ✨ We're wishing our entire community a restful & restorative holiday season.

In a recent Billboard conversation, Prophet (Co-Founder & President, BMAC) addressed the urgent reality of AI-generated music & why artists must have a seat at the table NOW. Watch the full interview on Billboard. 🔗 https://rpst.in/Ds8FD

From AI-generated chart toppers to major label settlements, this year saw industry moves forcing big questions about consent, clarity & compensation. Swipe to see Billboard's breakdown of the biggest AI music stories from 2025. 🔗 https://rpst.in/2RxEo

The numbers don't lie. Artists are three times more likely to be uninsured - and nearly a third of those with insurance rely on the ACA marketplace. Rolling back the ACA subsidies could mean the difference between care and crisis. Creators deserve healthcare security.

$5.3 Billion. That's how much scammers stole from fans by impersonating artists like Billie Eilish & Slash. A report from Spikerz breaks down how social media-driven cyber threats are one of the most disruptive forces in today's music industry. 🔗 https://rpst.in/NtyOd

AI is reshaping every corner of the entertainment industry. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Sean Astin made it clear - there's a line between innovation & exploitation. 🔗 Watch the full interview: https://rpst.in/cCfMe

When #OliviaDean saw fans being priced out, she raised her voice & action followed. After calling out inflated resale prices, #Ticketmaster responded in support by capping resale prices & refunding the difference to fans who overpaid. 🔗 https://rpst.in/OspLo

MAC is thrilled to announce that Executive Director, Ron Gubitz, has joined the Music Media Collective Advisory Board. We look forward to working with them to build a better future for music professionals.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether ISPs can be held responsible for users who pirate music, but the decision could have widespread consequences. 🔗 Read More: https://rpst.in/ZslW7

Grateful today and every day for the creators, collaborators, and community who power our mission. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. 🎶🍁

🚨 House leaders are trying to slip an AI moratorium into the National Defense Authorization Act, blocking state laws that protect creators. 📢 Contact your members of Congress & urge them to keep the moratorium OUT of the defense bill: https://rpst.in/OhIiq

According to a global Live Nation survey, live music is our favorite form of entertainment. It has become the world's new cultural currency - and we will continue to build it, protect it & celebrate it! 🔗 Read the full survey here: https://rpst.in/dJsZo

PROOF: When artists take action, it drives real change!

Major artists are pushing the U.K. government to impose a cap on ticket resale prices, a necessary consumer protection to ensure shows are accessible & affordable. We stand with the artists & fans demanding a ticketing industry built on transparency & equity. 🔗 More from Pollstar: bit.ly/4r4Ivzb

"Music fans can't afford to go to the show... It's gotten out of hand." Speculative ticketing & resale profiteers have turned concerts into a market for profit, not passion. Shows must be for everyone! Full interview: https://rpst.in/Pr0cv

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced the SWIFTIE Act to restore fairness in live-music ticketing. The bill would require clear price disclosure, curb bot-powered resales, and protect refunds & transfers. 🔗 More here: https://rpst.in/2xGNB

🎉 MAC members are shining! HUGE congratulations to Anderson .Paak, Bernie Taupin, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Larkin Poe, and MAG on your 2026 Grammy nomination. For Artists. By Artists.

A staggering 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer–Ipsos survey showed. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

"The Music Artists Coalition - that's a nonprofit representing music creators - cautiously welcomed the Universal-Udio deal, but it also raised questions about artists' ability to control how the AI will be used and how the revenue will be shared." via @npr.org ATC www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...

Copyright termination gives artists a legal reset button, but there are important details to successfully reclaim your work. If you signed a deal between 1978-1990, consult a lawyer to explore your options. #KnowYourRights

The music industry must guarantee music-maker consent, control and compensation. Via @featuredartists.bsky.social councilmusicmakers.org/action-requi...

“For millions of people, music is a powerful source of mental wellness - which is why the innovative non-profit Backline is fighting for the people who power live music, who deserve care that works the way they do.” www.forbes.com/sites/afdhel...

When artists reclaim their copyrights, they reclaim their power. Young creators may not start their careers with leverage, but 35 years later, it's a different ballgame. Termination means artists can renegotiate better terms and build new revenue streams with full control.

"At a time when so many in the music industry publicly claim to put artists and songwriters first, this ruling presents an opportunity to prove it." via @variety.com variety.com/2025/music/o...

🚨 TODAY: A pivotal copyright court hearing that could determine if artists can truly reclaim their work worldwide. We've been on the front lines in the Vetter v. Resnik case, fighting to ensure artists can retain the rights they deserve. Read Our Amicus Brief: https://rpst.in/oDHPz

MAC has issued a public statement recent AI deals announced by UMG, calling for three non-negotiables: Consent, Compensation, Clarity. The music industry is at a crossroads. AI can be a tool for progress, but only if creators' rights come first. 🔗 Read the Press Release: https://rpst.in/QitTg

According to Gerard Scimeca in the DC Journal, “There’s a principle that keeps a free market free: You can’t take what isn’t yours and sell it as your own. Yet, that is precisely what some of the most prominent players in [AI] are doing.” Read Gerard’s piece here!

In 1976, Congress gave artists a "second bite at the apple". Copyright termination lets creators reclaim their work & their worth - recapturing rights to now successful music signed away decades ago for a nominal fee.

Copyright law isn't just legal jargon - it's the foundation of artistic ownership. It safeguards how creative work is used, ensures fair compensation & covers every element of a song from lyrics to recordings. 📢 Protecting artistic rights = protecting the future of music.

D.C. Council member Charles Allen has introduced the Resale Amendment Act aimed to protect fans from ticket fraud & price gauging. We believe the bill helps ensure artists & their crews aren't cut out of revenue from inflated resale prices. 🔗 https://rpst.in/vSDe7

Spotify has announced a partnership with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin & Believe to develop artist-first AI music products. We stand ready to work with these groups to ensure these new systems are built for artists. 🔗 https://rpst.in/AeQQe

Protecting artists' voices & creative work from unauthorized use is foundational. We're glad to see this statement from UMG on responsible AI & will be watching closely to ensure the people who make the music are the ones who benefit most. 🔗 https://rpst.in/hzq5z

Last week's NIVA Policy Summit was about the fight for the future of music. Our work alongside venues ensure the economic powerhouse of independent music ($153B!) translates into a stable future for every musician.

AI-generated knockoffs might rack up streams, but they dilute royalty pools & rob working musicians of well-deserved compensation. MAC stands for a music industry where innovation doesn't exploit, but uplifts the artists driving society forward.