The MLC x Culture: Call For Speakers [Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, Latin, LGBTQ, Native American]

The MLC x Culture

🔊 CALL FOR SPEAKERS • CREATORS & PROFESSIONALS

For the past three years, among other responsibilities, I’ve had the honor of developing cultural initiatives at The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) that shines a spotlight on the works and careers of music creators and music industry professionals from historically underrepresented cultural groups. Through a variety of curated virtual and in-person programs, we’ve unpacked and engaged in discussions on issues impacting the careers and creative expressions of individuals from maginalized groups while conducting outreach and education to welcome songwriters, composers, and lyricists from these groups to join The MLC.

I am pleased to announce my 2023 call for Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Latin, LGBTQ, and Native American and Alaska Native music creators and music industry professionals to be considered for cultural programming throughout the year, including key culture/heritage months.

Key months for cultural programming includes:

• Black History Month (February)
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
• Black Music Month (June)
• LGBT Pride Month (June)
• Hispanic Heritage Month (September-October)
• American Island and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)

If you are an emerging or established music creator (songwriter, composer, lyricist) or working music industry professional who identifies as a member of one of the aforementioned cultural groups and would like to be considered for participation in upcoming virtual programs, please contact me to discuss. (dae.bogan [at] themlc.com)

If you know of someone who you believe would be a good fit, I would appreciate an introduction.