The Association of Music Producers recently met with a dozen agency music producers in New York City to discuss various topics having to deal with how the industry has changed or remains the same. As in years past, these candid roundtables surface important issues that help inform AMP's 2023 agendas, motivate leadership goals, and build resources for our membership.

In conjunction with Save the Music and Hang the DJ, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of AMP recently held an industry-wide meet up during South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where the final $2,000 of donations put us over our goal of $26,000 raised to support the awarding of 5 scholarships to under-represented students who are interested in the ad music business. Application process is now open, with winners presented at the May 22nd AMP Awards.

March 29, 2023: The Association of Music Producers has issued their statement concerning “The Real Cost of Royalty Free Music”. In this document, AMP points out the lack of sustainability in the use of music for broadcast and advertising where the composer has given up their right to continuing residual payments. Shoot Magazine covers the topic HERE.

The Association of Music Producers recently met with agency music producers in New York City on the day after the AMP Awards. This private meeting was held to discuss various topics having to deal with how the industry has changed or remains the same. Anonymous bullet points gleaned from this meeting will be shared at the Members Portal for AMP Members only.