MMF-US MEMBERSHIP PERKS
Music Ally Connect
Music Ally is delighted to announce their upcoming Music Ally Connect event. Tickets are now available for purchase. The event takes place at King’s Place, London on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd January, 2024.
Music Ally Connect is a new two-day annual international music business executive conference which takes place at the beginning of the year in London, a recognised hub for the global music industry. Building on the reputation of NY:LON Connect, this is the only high-level industry event to take place in London on an annual basis. It brings together international decision makers from across the industry to connect and discuss the key issues facing the business.
The event will feature an exclusive keynote interview with one of the most influential people in the global music industry, Universal Music Group’s EVP and Chief Digital Officer, Michael Nash.
You can browse the agenda and full speaker list, and buy tickets for Music Ally Connect 2024 by clicking HERE.
Music Ally has provided MMF-US members with access to a £100 discount code to purchase badges (reducing the cost of regular passes from £495 to £395). Your MMF-US Membership must be verified to be current and active to be eligible to receive this discount. Please email Sharon@mmfus.com to request your discount code and how to unlock it.
2024 Sync Summit
February 5-7, 2024: The 2024 Sync Summit - Taking place in LA, the 2024 Sync Summit is the premiere event to meet, learn from and do business with companies, music supervisors, sync agents and technologists in TV, Film, games, social media, advertising, brands and interactive platforms.
Sync Summit has provided MMF-US members with exclusive access to 50% discount codes to register to attend this event either online or in-person. 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.
Folk Alliance International Conference
The Folk Alliance International Conference is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community and it is returning to Kansas City, Missouri February 21-25, 2024! Network and learn from hundreds of music industry professionals like agents, record labels, DJs, festival and venue bookers, media, and more! The annual conference is the key business development and showcasing event for the folk music ecosystem with over 2,500 delegates, 160+ official showcases, and 1,500+ private showcases. Genres represented include Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions.
FAI has provided MMF-US members with access to a $100 discount code off member and non-member registration. Your MMF-US Membership must be verified to be current and active to be eligible to receive this discount. Please email Sharon@mmfus.com to access the discount code.
SongWriterCamps 3-day Virtual Sync MasterCamp
February 21-23, 2024: This is an exciting opportunity to learn how to write and produce music for sync, with the goal of having your songs pitched and placed in current TV shows, movies, advertising, and trailers.
Attendees will be establishing new relationships with music supervisors, who are actively looking for songs to place within their projects. As a result of this program, our participants have expanded their sync catalogues and broadened their network of collaborators and supervisors.
SWC has provided MMF-US members a $50 discount code for this Virtual Sync MasterCamp
SXSW
We are excited to announce that MMF-US has partnered with SXSW again to extend discounted rates on registrations to attend the 2024 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals. MMF-US members will be able to access exclusive pricing for this year’s SXSW event that extends to all badge types: Interactive, Film, Music, Platinum, and SXSW EDU. SXSW celebrates the convergence of technology, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery. SXSW 2024 takes place in Austin, TX, March 8-16th, 2024. Visit www.sxsw.com for more information about the conference and festivals.
In order to receive these early bird discounted rates, you must fill out this FORM by Thursday November 9th, 2023. Your MMF-US Membership must be verified to be current and active to be eligible to receive this discount. You will receive discount code(s) and instructions one week after the Friday following your request. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to lucas@sxsw.com
Coupon codes are only to be requested if they are going to be used.
All coupon codes need to be redeemed within one week of being issued.
Please note that you cannot resell or use the SXSW badge registration as promotion.
AdSync Summit
April 10-12, 2024: The AdSync Summit - Taking place in NYC and online, the AdSync Summit focuses on brands, ads and music, with speakers from major brands, ad agencies and others working on creating and using music for ad campaigns and branded entertainment.
Sync Summit has provided MMF-US members with exclusive access to 50% discount codes to register to attend this event either online or in-person. 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.
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.
IndieFlow
Music managers face endless challenges as they navigate the music industry. They have to understand the ever-changing music industry landscape, manage artists' careers, negotiate contracts, book shows, and plan budgets. Additionally, they must understand the different technologies and tools available to help them manage their artists’ careers, such as streaming services, social media, and digital marketing.
IndieFlow provides effective strategies to streamline your workflows, tackle the hurdles of music management, and discover how music management software can boost productivity and business growth.
The IndieFlow team are offering MMF-US Members an exclusive discount of 30% off a yearly subscription. Your MMF-US Membership must be verified to be current and active to be eligible to receive this discount. Please email Sharon@mmfus.com to request your discount code and how to unlock it.
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.