The Recording Academy has announced the return of Music Advocacy Day 2025, taking place nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 25. As the nation's largest grassroots advocacy movement for music and music-makers, Music Advocacy Day is an annual program that connects Recording Academy members with their elected congressional representatives in their local communities to discuss issues affecting the livelihoods of songwriters, performers, and studio professionals.

Registration for Music Advocacy Day 2025 is open now through Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Celebrating its 11th year this September, Music Advocacy Day has played an integral role in the Recording Academy's year-long work in music advocacy and has helped progress impactful policy changes benefiting the music community.

Music Advocacy Day 2025 follows the record-breaking success of last year's event, which saw more than 2,100 Recording Academy members from 47 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico participate in nearly 200 congressional meetings and social media activations where they shared their stories, discussed essential legislation, and championed pro-music policy.

Register for Music Advocacy Day 2025 now to take a stand and advocate for the humans behind music. If you're an Recording Academy member, check your email for instructions on how to register.

Learn more about Music Advocacy Day 2025 below:

What is Music Advocacy Day?

The Recording Academy's Music Advocacy Day program is the largest grassroots advocacy movement for music and music-makers. Each year on Music Advocacy Day, thousands of Recording Academy members visit the local district offices of Congress to discuss issues affecting their livelihoods and careers. Additionally, participants will be given opportunities to engage with lawmakers in a series of calls-to-action across social media and other platforms to ensure effective, dedicated activism.

Who can participate in Music Advocacy Day?

All active members of the Recording Academy are eligible to participate, including Voting, Professional, and GRAMMY U members.

How does Music Advocacy Day make an impact?

Music advocacy works, and we've got the results to prove it. From policy wins to new protections, the Recording Academy's advocacy work delivers results.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Music Advocacy Day last year, participants met with their congressional representatives and staff in their local offices to discuss key legislation impacting the music industry, including the NO FAKES Act, the American Music Tourism Act, the American Music Fairness Act, the HITS Act, and the Fans First Act, reinforcing the Academy’s commitment to protecting music creators and fans. Nine-time GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson served as the 2024 Music Advocacy Day Artist Ambassador.

Here is an abridged overview of the impact that Music Advocacy Day and the Recording Academy's year-long advocacy work has made in the music community:

HITS Act Signed Into Law

Signed into law July 4, the Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act allows musicians to deduct up to $150,000 of sound recording and production expenses in the year they are incurred, rather than amortized over the life of the recording.

NO FAKES Act Reintroduced

During GRAMMYs On The Hill Advocacy Day 2025 in April, Recording Academy leaders and members reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, which, if passed, will safeguard the voice and visual likenesses of creators from the unauthorized creation and use of AI.

Shaping Music Policy At GRAMMYs On The Hill

From fighting for fair ticketing to defending creative expression, GRAMMYs On The Hill 2025 was a powerful force in protecting music creators, pushing forward some of the most meaningful music legislation of the last decade.

Why is it important to get involved with Music Advocacy Day?

Music Advocacy Day is an opportunity for Recording Academy members to use their voice to make an impact on our industry's future. Using your voice on the local level and connecting with lawmakers that represent your local district has the potential to make an impact on a national level.

When we raise our voices together, lawmakers listen, and progress follows. The history of the Recording Academy's advocacy is full of wins, and Music Advocacy Day is our next major step.

What is expected of Music Advocacy Day participants?

For Recording Academy members, participating in Music Advocacy Day is more than just showing up to a meeting on the day of. Being an advocate means staying active in the weeks leading up to Music Advocacy Day to help advance key priorities through social media and calls-to-action on specific legislative issues.

Who schedules my meetings and when will I receive my meeting information?

All meetings are scheduled by the Recording Academy's Advocacy & Public Policy team in Washington, D.C. A representative from the Academy will reach out to you directly with your meeting times as soon as it has been scheduled.

Will the meetings be in-person or virtual?

The Recording Academy strives to schedule in-person meetings whenever possible. However, the Academy will remain flexible and accommodate virtual meetings as necessary when required by a congressional office. In the case of a virtual meeting, Academy staff will provide virtual meeting details, such as a Zoom link, ahead of the meeting.

What if I meet with staff instead of the lawmaker?

Meeting with a staff member is just as important as meeting with your Senator or Representative. Staff are the eyes and ears for lawmakers and can influence their decisions on policymaking.

Will I receive any additional information to prepare me for my meeting?

Yes. The Recording Academy will provide you with everything you need prior to your Music Advocacy Day meeting, including talking points on the important legislative issues and a social media guide with tips to help amplify your efforts and be an effective advocate. In addition, the Recording Academy's Advocacy team will host weekly office hours and special training webinars to answer questions and help prepare you for Music Advocacy Day. In the lead up to Music Advocacy Day, we encourage all participants to share their story and help push pro-music legislation forward on social and public channels.

For more updates on Music Advocacy Day and ways to take action, visit the Recording Academy Advocacy page, visit the Music Advocacy Action page, and follow our Recording Academy Advocacy Facebook page.