Mixcloud Live Launches: A Takedown-Free Streaming Solution for DJs
On September 21, 2025, Mixcloud unveiled Mixcloud Live, a new streaming feature for DJs. Integrated into its Pro tier, it offers high-quality, legally licensed video and audio broadcasting, aiming to end the era of copyright takedowns that plague other platforms and provide a unified home for creators.
Mixcloud Unveils a New Era for DJ Live Streaming
On September 21, 2025, the audio platform Mixcloud officially launched Mixcloud Live, a new feature designed to solve one of the biggest frustrations for DJs in the digital age: copyright takedowns. This integrated video and audio live streaming service provides a legally sound environment for creators to perform, connect with fans, and grow their audience without the fear of sudden mutes or channel strikes.
For years, DJs have navigated a precarious landscape on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, where automated content identification systems frequently interrupt sets. Mixcloud Live directly addresses this by building upon the platform's foundation of robust music licensing.
The Game-Changer: A Fully Licensed Framework
The core advantage of Mixcloud Live is its legal infrastructure. Unlike other services that place the burden of copyright compliance on the creator, Mixcloud leverages its direct licensing deals with major and independent labels, publishers, and performing rights organizations. This means that when a DJ plays a track during a live set, Mixcloud's system identifies it and ensures the correct rights holders are paid royalties. This proactive, licensed approach eliminates the need for the disruptive, automated takedowns common elsewhere.
Key Features for Creators
Integrated into the existing Mixcloud Pro subscription, Mixcloud Live is more than just a legal shield; it’s a tool built for performance and community.
- High-Fidelity Audio & Video: Creators can broadcast high-quality audio streams (up to 320kbps AAC) alongside their video, ensuring their mixes sound as good online as they do live. The service is compatible with standard RTMP-based streaming software like OBS and Streamlabs.
- Seamless Integration: Live broadcasts are automatically archived and saved to a creator's profile as on-demand shows. This allows DJs to build a comprehensive library of both live and pre-recorded content in one place, creating a single destination for their followers.
- Audience Engagement & Monetization: The feature works within the established Mixcloud ecosystem. DJs can interact with their audience via live chat and leverage existing monetization tools like Tips and the Mixcloud Select subscription program to generate revenue directly from their supporters.
Getting Started with Mixcloud Live
Access to the new streaming functionality is available to all Mixcloud Pro subscribers. To encourage adoption, Mixcloud announced a promotional offer for creators signing up for the Pro tier, providing a significant discount for the first few months of service.
This move positions Mixcloud as a serious contender for the loyalty of the global DJ community. By offering a stable, legal, and high-quality platform, it provides a dedicated home where artists can focus on their craft without worrying that their stream will be cut short. For DJs tired of the copyright battle, Mixcloud Live offers a powerful and much-needed solution.