Music Content Freeze & Deadlines 2022

Music Content Freeze & Deadlines 2022

Dear Artists / Labels/ Distributors / Content Providers,

To be prepared for the winter season and holidays, please note the deadlines for music deliveries and content freeze periods of the most important shops. This means: no takedowns, changes, updates!

iTunes/Apple Music

If you plan on releasing music on Apple Music and the iTunes Store between November 25, 2022, and January 6, 2023, check the following delivery deadlines:

Release Date Delivery Deadline
November 22, 2022 November 11, 2022
December 02, 2022 November 18, 2022
December 09, 2022 December 02, 2022
December 16, 2022 December 09, 2022
December 23, 2022 December 09, 2022
December 30, 2022 December 16, 2022
January 06, 2023 December 23, 2022

Music delivered after these deadlines may not be available on the desired release date.

Due to the high volume of deliveries and updates we receive during this time of year, we strongly suggest not making changes between 20 and 27 December 2022.

Make sure to submit all pertinent content, pricing, or clearance changes by the respective deadlines.

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