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Music Media Collective was established in response to the rapid decline of music media and the impact it has had across the entire music ecosystem. When music media disappears, artists lose opportunities to reach audiences, fans lose ways to discover new music, local music economies suffer, and media professionals lose jobs. MMC is strengthening the industry’s future by supporting media organizations and individuals within it through various projects and fundraising programs. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for the next generation and building sustainable models that keep music journalism, storytelling, and discovery accessible to all.

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“The ongoing crumbling of music media is not just sad news for music journalists, but also for the music industry as a whole. Anyone working in music should be thinking about how these developments will affect them.”

Tatiana Cirisano, Music Analyst and Consultant, Midia Research

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Public media is a lifeline for both rural and urban communities, with over 70% of federal funding allocated directly to local stations, particularly those serving underserved areas. Yet, this vital resource represents less than 0.01% of the federal budget.

Now more than ever, it’s time to take action and protect what so many rely on for trusted, non-commercial, and independent storytelling.

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Education & Networking

Past Events (On Demand)

Write On: New York City Music Journalism Today
24
Jun
June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New York City, United States

Write On: New York City Music Journalism Today

In an era of rapid transformation across music and media, Write On: NYC Music Journalism Today explores how creators, journalists,
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Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production
13
May
May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production

Join the Music Media Collective's Junior Advisory Board for 'Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival
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Music Media Collective is developing partnerships, recruiting volunteers, and raising the funding needed to grow and build what's next for music media.

 

Whether you're a media professional, artist, venue, festival, industry organization, or music fan, there are ways to get involved.

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Industry voices

What they're saying

From journalists and broadcasters to professional photographers and industry analysts, all voices echo the same truth.

"I don’t know what the future holds for the music journalism industry, but they’re scrambling to adapt for survival."
Clarence Charron Writer, Brand Manager
"When arts and culture is treated as a ‘nice to have’ it gets deprioritised, and this is what we’ve seen play out in the media industry.”
Dr James Wenley Academic, Practitioner, and Critic
"The importance of quality music journalism is still crucial for artists at all stages of their careers."
AWAL Label
"Although places like YouTube and TikTok are more mainstream sources... those who discover music via blogs and websites spend the most money on music."
Tatiana Cirisano MIDiA music analyst
"The artists deserve better than softball interviews and inflated reviews. The fans deserve better than clickbait headlines and algorithmic manipulation.“"
Damion Pell Editor – Decoded Magazine
“When I started... there was an arts editor, two film reviewers, two or three cultural writers, and a feature writer — that’s all gone now. That’s all completely gone."
Charlie Gates Writer, Brand Manager
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Industry voices

What they're saying

From journalists and broadcasters to professional photographers and industry analysts, all voices echo the same truth.

"I don’t know what the future holds for the music journalism industry, but they’re scrambling to adapt for survival."
Clarence Charron Writer, Brand Manager
"When arts and culture is treated as a ‘nice to have’ it gets deprioritised, and this is what we’ve seen play out in the media industry.”
Dr James Wenley
"The importance of quality music journalism is still crucial for artists at all stages of their careers."
AWAL Label
"Although places like YouTube and TikTok are more mainstream sources... those who discover music via blogs and websites spend the most money on music."
Tatiana Cirisano MIDiA music analyst

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