Advocacy
$.0041
is the amount of money a songwriter makes per-stream on average in the US
¢7.1
cents per dollar is how much US mechanical royalty rates have increased since 1909 even though the cost of living has increased by 2,989.54%
75%
of a songwriter’s standard potential income streams in the US are regulated by the Federal Government
Change will not be easy, and we need your help in advocating for the rights of songwriters.
We are facing some of the largest corporations in the world, with the deepest pockets, and powerful lobbying efforts. SONA is countering this by grassroots political action: assembling our allies, meeting with congressional leaders and executives from all parts of the music industry. And, oh yeah, we sued the Department of Justice!
