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The United States Register of Copyrights Continues the Designation of The MLC as the Statutory Mechanical Licensing Collective Following First Periodic Review

The MLC — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:57:05 GMT

Decision continues The MLC’s role in administering the blanket compulsory mechanical license under the Music Modernization Act.

The MLC Launches Music Registration 101 Micro-Course Covering Copyright, Music Registration, and Royalties

The MLC — Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Free online course provides practical guidance on how music rights are registered and how royalties are collected across the music industry.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

The MLC — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The MLC is accepting suggestions of songwriter candidates for its Board of Directors, Dispute Resolution Committee, and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates

The MLC — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, TN – The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Dispute Resolution, Operations Advisory, and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight committees. Under the Music Modernization Act (MMA), certain governance positions at The MLC are reserved for representatives of musical work copyright owners. The terms of several Publisher seats on the Board and the organization’s advisory committees are slated to end later this year.

The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates

The MLC — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The MLC appoints Kelly Baden of Concord to Operations Advisory Committee and announces several committee reappointments.

Take Control of Your Songs: Introducing The MLC’s Songwriter Hub

The MLC — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

As a songwriter, your songs are your livelihood — and keeping track of them shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we built The MLC’s Songwriter Hub, designed to give songwriters with a publisher or administrator visibility and control over their song catalog with The MLC.

Be the CEO of Your Songwriting Career: Take Control of Your Royalties — and Your Future

Ellen Truley (Chief Marketing and External Affairs Officer) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

As a songwriter, you’re doing more than creating music — you’re building a business. And that makes you the CEO.

The MLC Holds Annual Membership Meeting, Highlighting More Than $3 Billion in Royalties Distributed

The MLC — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC also announced the re-selection of Kara DioGuardi as a Songwriter Director of the Board, the re-election of Tim Cohan as a Publisher Director of the Board and the election of Lidia Kim as a Publisher Director of the Board.

Music Business Worldwide: The Mechanical Licensing Collective has Distributed $3BN+ to Songwriters and Publishers to Date

The MLC — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Nashville-headquartered non-profit organization The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) held its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, and revealed a number of significant stats about its operations.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

The MLC — Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC is accepting suggestions of songwriter candidates for its Board of Directors, Dispute Resolution Committee, and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee.