At SESAC Music Group, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles. We understand the profound challenges these events bring, and we are here to support the music community on the West Coast during this difficult time. Below, you’ll find valuable resources tailored to help those in our creative community in need.
We also invite you to visit SESAC’s social channels, where we are highlighting our LA-based affiliates and sharing ways you can directly support their artistry as they navigate this challenging period.
MusiCares and Recording Academy: They have pledged $1 million to support music professionals affected by the wildfires. Assistance can be sought through their Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: Provides financial assistance to career musicians and music industry workers struggling due to unforeseen circumstances.
Entertainment Community Fund: Offers emergency financial assistance to performing artists and entertainment industry workers facing hardships.
Music Health Alliance: Provides healthcare support services to the music community, including mental health resources.
Backline: Offers mental health and wellness resources specifically tailored for music industry professionals.
NAMM Foundation: Needs-based assistance will be provided to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs, and music makers affected by the January 2025 fires.
Black Music Action Coalition: BMAC has created a dedicated fund with 100% of monies received going directly to relief efforts.
SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the most-performed songs of 2023 across a variety of genres at The Highlight Room in Hollywood last night, September 17, marking the third year the awards took place in Los Angeles.
Jack Harlow continued his winning streak for the fourth year, taking home both Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year with his smash hit “Lovin On Me”. Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year for the third year in a row, taking home multiple awards including “3D” recorded by Jack Harlow and Jung Kook, as well as “Good Good” recorded by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage, among many others.
Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) co-founder, president and CEO, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, was presented with SESAC’s Visionary Award in recognition of the organization’s ongoing work championing artists and creating equity within the music industry. “Prophet’s dedication to equality and racial justice has inspired us all to do more and build a stronger, more equitable creative community. I’m proud to call him a friend,” said Mario Prins, VP, Creative Services.
SESAC Music Group’s DEI Network celebrated the start of summer with a global ice cream day where each of our offices around the world had a treat to kick off the start of the summer season. Some offices had homemade treats while others ventured out in their cities for something sweet to eat.
We’re so proud of all our team members and their commitment to our DEI Network initiatives. Scroll through below for more photos. Happy Summer to you all!
MNRK Toronto
SESAC Music Group New York
SESAC LA
Sam Kling provided homemade ice cream for the team
SESAC Music Group New York
SESAC Music Group Nashville
Christian Copyright Solutions
CCLI UK
CCLI South Korea
CCLI South Africa
CCLI North America
CCLI Australia
Audiam
Audio Network Paris
Audio Network and MNRK London
Audio Network Munich
SESAC Music Group New York
CCLI Germany
MNRK and Audio Network LA
The teams at Audio Network and MNRK in LA worked with a local ice cream truck for their sweet treats and donated ice cream to two Pathways LA childcare centers, providing a summertime snack to 120 children in the area.
Founded in 1978, Pathways is a crucial part of the LA community, empowering and uplifting low-income and vulnerable working families with high-quality early care and education, and a commitment to building economically resilient communities.
As CMA Awards week commences in Nashville, SESAC Performing Rights kicked off the celebrations, honoring songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards held at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Jon Nite was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year for his hits like “Dancin’ In The Country,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard, “You Didn’t,” recorded by Brett Young, and “Pick Me Up,” recorded by Gabby Barrett. With over 18 #1 songs to his name, Nite is one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters. SESAC’s Song of the Year was awarded to the smash crossover hit “Thank God,” penned by Josh Hoge and Christian Stalnecker, and recorded by Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. Sony Music Publishing took home the title of Publisher of the Year, after winning seven awards throughout the night.
