Songwriters of North America - SONA

ATTN: SONA members! Join us on Wednesday, December 4 at 4 pm PT via Zoom to catch up on what SONA's been up to and our plans for 2025, ask questions, and get the State of the SONA Union from our Executive Director, Erin McAnally and CEO and founder, Michelle Lewis. Register for the Zoom meeting at: https://lnkd.in/gUhefag8

Our next Ask the Insider is coming up on Thursday, December 5, 3 - 6pm, at BMG in Los Angeles! Ask the Insider, our quarterly member-exclusive speed networking event in partnership with BMG, connects rising songwriters and music makers with industry pros for advice, insider tips, and priceless community. RSVP at the link below by 12/01 - first come, first served! https://lnkd.in/gRMw3hfp #songwritersfirst #wearesona

BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Music to bundle audiobooks from Audible “We are optimistic about the new Amazon bundle,” (David) Israelite told Billboard in a statement. “Amazon has engaged with the music publishing and songwriting industry in a respectful and productive way, unlike Spotify. We expect this new Amazon bundle will not decrease revenue for songwriters.” For the full article: https://lnkd.in/gBjpzSWz

Congratulations to SONA Warriors RAYE (@RAYE) and Justin Tranter (@justintranter), as well as SONA Board Member Roahn Hylton (@fbthemastermind) and SONA Member Jesaiah (@jesaiah) on their Grammy Nominations! #songrwritersfirst

On this #ThrowbackThursday, we wanted to highlight the 2024 Songwriter Summit “A State of the Songwriter Union: AI Edition”. This year’s SONA summit focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI); the importance of protecting human creation and the threats if we don't, along with ways to fairly use AI as a creative tool! A big thank you to Variety as a media partner, ASCAP, as well as Village Studios for hosting our summit! We look forward to seeing you there next year!

The 2024 SONA Annual Family Picnic is coming up THIS WEEKEND on November 10 in Burbank! Don’t forget to grab tickets for you and your loved ones (including pets!). Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Join us for a fun end of the year celebration. Address provided upon ticket purchase! Tickets are $5 for SONA Members and $15 for non-members! Kids 15 and under are FREE! Email [email protected] to receive your discount code. Tickets are available at: https://lnkd.in/gmqJTR4B

Today, we are saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Quincy Jones. As a multi-award winner with a career spanning over 70 years, his music knew no bounds, from working in jazz with Sarah Vaughan to co-producing pop albums with Michael Jackson and producing the soundtrack for 'The Wiz.' His boundary-defining legacy as a songwriter, producer, and arranger paved the way for so many creators who have followed". Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. Rest in Power, Quincy Jones. Your spirit, passion for music, and contributions will continue to live on for future music generations Photography by Lester Cohen

Join ABCNashville and PorchTN for an insightful panel discussion featuring SONA’s Executive Director Erin McAnally about the challenges surrounding the protection of all forms of human-created art in the era of AI. Learn from legal experts and distinguished artists about the evolving landscape of copyright protection. Whether you're a creator or an advocate for the arts, don’t miss this conversation about how to preserve artistic integrity and safeguard creative works in a rapidly changing world! The panel on Protecting Human Creativity in our AI Era: Legal Issues & Ethical Challenges (CLE) will take place on November 12 at 1:00 p.m. in-person at the CommunityFoundationMidTN. Tickets are available at the link in bio! (https://lnkd.in/eqeasV7P)

NEW YORK! Join us at The Bitter End for Brooke Moriber’s (@brookemoriber) Nashville in New York for a night of incredible performances and a raffle with prizes from our sponsors! Tickets are available at: https://lnkd.in/gUmnuADT! $5 from each ticket will be donated to SONA!

The 2024 SONA Annual Family Picnic is approaching on November 10, 2024 in Burbank! Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring your loved ones (including pets!) and enjoy a day of community and laughter in the beautiful Burbank Hills. Address provided upon ticket purchase! Tickets are $5 for SONA Members and $15 for non-members! Kids 15 and under are FREE! Email [email protected] to receive your discount code. Tickets are available at: https://lnkd.in/gdCqExxP