MMF-US MEMBERSHIP PERKS
NIVA Conference
June 3-5, 2024: The Niva Conference 2024 - Join NIVA in the vibrant heart of live music, New Orleans, for their third annual conference from June 3-5, 2024, with an opening night party on June 2. This year, they're bringing the independent live entertainment community closer than ever.
MMF-US members who register before February 16th have access to NIVA Member rates of $299. Your MMF-US Membership must be verified to be current and active to be eligible for these discounts. Please email Sharon@mmfus.com to access these discount codes.
Indie Week 2024
June 10-13, 2024: A2IM Indie Week, set for June 10-13, 2024, features the 2024 Libera Awards by Merlin on June 10th at Gotham Hall, NYC. Created by and for indie music professionals, this premier event offers tailored insights and networking opportunities. With expert speakers covering topics like AI, marketing, and industry trends, it's a pivotal gathering for over 15 years, fostering growth and community in the music industry.
A2IM has partnered with MMF-US to provide discounted badges for A2IM Indie Week 2024 to our members! MMF-US members can purchase badges at a discounted price of $549.99, saving $650 off the current, non-member badge price. Purchase your badge HERE.
Music Ally
MMF-US is a member of the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF). IMMF facilitates free subscription access to Music Ally for all MMF-US members. Music Ally is a global music industry news and information resource with a particular focus on innovation. Its Sandbox reports (subscribers only) drill down into music marketing trends. Receive a Free Subscription for the service, usually valued at £399/year
The Details: To receive your free subscription to Music Ally you MUST be an MMF-US member to qualify. Please send an email to us at info@mmfus.com with "Music Ally subscription" in the subject heading and include in the email a simple list providing us your first name, last name, email address, city, state, country, and which genres your work focuses on.
Billboard
Billboard, a leading music publication, offers a comprehensive view of the music industry's evolution driven by financial forces. From streaming revenue shaping label acquisitions to online platforms paying record sums for rights, Billboard Pro provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and interviews with key industry figures. Covering over 200 charts, including iconic ones like the Hot 100 and newer additions like the Global 200, Billboard remains the industry standard. Their Deep Dive reports cover trends like the vinyl resurgence and the African music market, while the Billboard Bulletin provides daily updates. Billboard Pro membership offers VIP access to events and exclusive perks.
Billboard, the world’s premier music publication, has partnered with MMF-US to provide our members with a 50% discount on subscriptions.
Bandzoogle
Bandzoogle is an online platform which provides tools for musicians to build a professional website. From mobile design options, to commission-free music and merch sales, built-in crowdfunding, and fan subscription tools, now tens of thousands of artists from around the world use Bandzoogle to create beautiful websites and power their direct-to-fan marketing and sales. Trust the site-builder made for musicians, by musicians.
Bandzoogle has provided MMF-US members a 15% off first year discount code
Music Business Registries
For more than three decades Music Business Registry have continually published the most up-to-date contact information directories available for music business professionals and those serving the industry. Their titles include the Film & Television Music Guide, A&R Registry, Music Publishers, & Music Business Attorneys. mblists.com provides live, up-to-the-minute, searchable access to all of the data in our directories, as well as artist managers' data. Options include downloading selected data in .csv (comma-separated value) format for use in your programs.
MBR has provided MMF-US members a 10% discount code for all Music Business Registry directories.
Cosynd
MMF-US members are now eligible to receive discounts from Cosynd.
Cosynd provides a platform/tool to register your copyrights, create agreements, and establish your ownership.
The Details: MMF-US Members now receive a discounted rate of $25 per application (plus federal filing fees) when using Cosynd’s copyright registration service. That includes the preparation, review, e-filing, and handling of correspondence with the U.S. Copyright Office until you receive your certificates of registration. With Cosynd, you can protect your music, videos, images, and more for a fraction of the time and cost compared to other services.
Once you’re ready to register, you can use this calculator to help you determine how many applications you may need to file when using Cosynd. You can also use this step-by-step guide if you need a little extra help during the process.
Registering your copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office grants you many protections - including the right to file a lawsuit. It’s important to get to this early. It can take months to complete and can be nearly 20x more expensive to expedite registrations if you find yourself in a jam.