Music Licensing Company Message Suite and Choreography standard
This older version of an RDR standard defines a uniform mechanism for the exchange of sound recording, music video and related sales data with and between Music Licensing Companies. The exchange of such data with and between Music Licensing Companies (MLCs) is required to meet the requirements of bilateral agreements between the MLCs that administer the rights of independent producers and performers in several territories.
The most recent version of the MLC standard to be published is version 1.4.
The text of the MLC standard can be found here.
The XSD can be found here.
Remember, at least before going live with an implementation, you will need to take out a DDEX Implementation Licence. Information about the Implementation Licence can be found here and the application form is available here.
This section provides access to a large range of articles under different subject headings, about all aspects of MLC. This section of the knowledge base is searchable.
Error handling best-practice (MLC 1.4 RCSUM)
Detailed implementation guidance and best practice
Note that the MLC standards has been renamed to “Recording Data and Rights” standard (RDR) to avoid confusion with the Mechanical Licensing Collective in the US (“the MLC”) as a result of the Music Modernization Act.