A SONGWRITERS SALUTE

The Digital Media Association (DiMA), in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Music Artists Coalition (MAC) and Songwriters of North America (SONA), hosted its inaugural A Songwriter Salute: Creatives, Congress, & Cocktails event in L.A. on 2/3 as part of Grammy week.

The event put a spotlight on the importance of songwriters and their talent as well as the value of streaming to the music economy. The partnership between DiMA, BMAC, MAC and SONA emphasizes the importance of "direct dialogue with music creators and their advocates" to enable the industry to collaborate on important issues.

“Songwriters deserve recognition and celebration for the vital role that they play in bringing music to life," DiMA President/CEO Graham Davies said. "DiMA works closely with creator advocates and was proud to present our GRAMMY® event: A Songwriter Salute. We are grateful for the partnership with leading creator groups BMAC, MAC and SONA on this event and for the commitment to ongoing dialogue about how to improve the music industry for all stakeholders.”

BMAC President/CEO Willie “Prophet” Stiggers added, “BMAC’s priority is creating legislation that protects music creators and amplifying the larger justice movement within the music industry. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with DiMA and our fellow advocacy groups MAC and SONA to continue to serve as the bridge for the creative community and our lawmakers.”

They also laughed about how funny if would be if they pushed us off a bridge. Pictured saluting security for quickly removing us from the premises before things got ugly are (l-r) Stiggers, DiMA's Sally Rose Larson, SONA's Michelle Lewis, LaPolt Law attorney Dina LaPolt, MAC's Susan Genco, BMAC's Shawn “Tubby” Holiday and Davies.