DIMA Digest: December 2025
December 17, 2025 | DIMA Digest Newsletter
DIMA Celebrates End of a Strong Year in DC
Earlier this month, DIMA brought together members and industry partners in Washington, DC for two dynamic day of connection, collaboration, and forward-looking dialogue.
Through a series of meetings, members celebrated the progress DIMA has made over the past year, representing members in policy debates, indutry negotiations, and public discourse across the Americas.
Members found time to meet with leading policy makers on Capitol Hill, met with the U.S. Copyright Office, and enjoyed a festive Holiday Reception with lawmakers, industry, policy, and embassy colleagues.
DIMA Expresses Concern with Quebec’s Bill 109, Highlights Importance of Next Stage
Following the passage of Bill 109 by the Quebec National Assembly on December 11, DIMA reaffirmed music streaming services’ commitment to connecting Quebecers with the artists and listening experiences they love. DIMA also reiterated concerns that new regulatory uncertainty could disrupt the stability that music services need to continue the choice, access, and affordability that Quebecers currently enjoy.
DIMA highlighted new data, including that:
- 66% of Quebecers do not want the government influencing which music is available on streaming services. (Leger)
- 63% of Quebecers say freedom to choose what they listen to is a top priority. (Leger)
- French-language music streamers continue to rise – up 94% on some services since 2019.
DIMA Weighs in on Bill Before the Knesset Economic Committee
DIMA wrote to the Chairman of the Knesset Economic Committee to share information about the draft Performers and Broadcasters Rights Bill, highlighting concerns with the proposal.
In his letter, DIMA President and CEO, Graham Davies, said,
“We share the goal of ensuring artists are fairly compensated and are interested in collaborating with industry stakeholders and policymakers on the topic of artist remuneration. Our goal in such efforts is to identify solutions consistent with international standards, existing industry practices, and a thriving music streaming ecosystem. We are concerned that the draft bill No. P3177/25 is a step in the wrong direction.”
DIMA Reach Expands to Include Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, & Argentina
2025 saw DIMA significantly expand its international advocacy, with a focus on Latin America. DIMA led advocacy efforts and delivered significant policy wins in a number of countries across the region, including Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.
DIMA highlighted streaming service engagement and investment, and the opportunities that streaming has created for artists and fans alike.
DIMA President and CEO, Graham Davies, participated for the first time in a hearing at the Chilean Chamber of Deputies, discussing streaming’s impact on the country and the importance of policies that encourage innovation and continue the streaming success story.
Adding to the ‘firsts’ this year, DIMA filed a number of trade-focused comments, which included comments filed in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
ICYMI: DIMA Annual Report Reveals Key Streaming Data
As 2025 comes to an end, we are reflecting on a year packed with impactful advocacy, engagement, and DIMA-firsts, including the release of DIMA’s first annual report in June. This report took a deep dive into DIMA advocacy and revealed key streaming data. Listeners loved their streaming services in 2025!
The DIMA and MusicWatch research revealed exceptionally high consumer satisfaction with music streaming, with 94% of users saying they love or like their streaming service.
Other key highlights include:
- Nearly 250 million Americans streamed music in 2024.
- 84% of streamers say streaming improves their connection to artists.
- Streamers spend 26% more today on recorded music than they did five years ago.
Streaming leads in consumer choice, industry growth and investment, access, royalties, and discovery.
