Twitch's DJ Program

Twitch's DJ Program is a groundbreaking initiative that allows DJs to livestream a vast majority of popular music without copyright concerns. This is achieved through partnerships with major music labels and independent rights holders. By joining the program, DJs gain access to a massive music catalog and can focus on creating engaging live sets for their audience.

How to Sign Up for the Twitch DJ Program
To join the Twitch DJ Program, follow these steps:

• Visit the Sign-Up Page: Go to the dedicated Twitch DJ Program sign-up page.
• Review and Accept Terms: Carefully read through the program terms and conditions. If you agree, proceed to the next step.
• Create or Link Account: You'll need a Twitch account to participate. If you don't have one, create a new account. If you already have an account, link it to the DJ Program.
• Complete Registration: Provide the necessary information and complete the registration process.

Note: Twitch recommends creating a separate account specifically for DJ streams, especially if you already have an existing Twitch channel with a different focus. More information about this here.

Benefits of the Twitch DJ Program
Joining the Twitch DJ Program offers several advantages for DJs. 

• Access to a Massive Music Catalog: Enjoy the freedom to play a wide range of popular music without copyright issues.
• Promotional Opportunities: Gain exposure to a larger audience through Twitch's platform and promotional efforts.
• New DJ Category: Benefit from increased visibility with a dedicated DJ category on Twitch.
• Simplified Music Licensing: Streamline the process of obtaining music rights for your live sets.
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FAQs

Who can join the DJ program?

In Twitch's DJ Program, anyone can become a DJ by streaming themselves playing recorded music for their Twitch audience. This program is open to all music genres, not just dance or electronic music. It's designed for channels where music is the main focus of the stream, with DJs mixing pre-recorded tracks they don't own the rights to. Whether you're experienced in mixing or new to it, and regardless of your streaming frequency, you can join Twitch as a DJ and share your music live.

How do I deliver my catalog for the Twitch DJ Program?

For proper monetization, you should deliver any releases that you'd like available in this program to our partner, Audible Magic. 

How does the DJ catalog work?

The Twitch DJ Music Catalog is a searchable database containing millions of track titles available for streamers enrolled in the program to live stream during their DJ performances on their channels. This allows streamers to avoid copyright issues by playing music from the catalog during their streams.

How do I opt out of the DJ Program?

If you would no longer like to be part of the DJ program, you can opt-out at any time through your Creator Dashboard. If you can’t find this option, please contact Twitch's Customer Support team for further assistance. 

If you'd like to learn more about this program, please visit Twitch's comprehensive FAQs.