ASCAP is pleased to announce the addition of chart-topping pop sensation Katy Perry to the roster of panelists at the 8th annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO. Perry will take part in a special master session, entitled Wide Awake: “I Create Music” Interview with Katy Perry.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will join ASCAP for a Google+ Hangout, during which he will be interviewed by entertainment journalist Roger Friedman. Tyler will also answer select questions Tweeted to @ASCAPEXPO, using the hashtag #AskSteven.

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Today’s ASCAP EXPO additions feature an exciting new panel about the sci-fi epic Oblivion, whose score has the layered electronica of French art-rock act M83 and orchestral soundscapes by composer Joseph Trapanese.

Saturday, April 20^th. One of our intrepid speakers Hisham Dahud, Digital Strategy Director at Fame House. We asked this professional marketer and passionate musician about harnessing the power of the web to connect with your fans.

We are thrilled with the 2013 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO schedule! The detailed schedule is now available online, including panels, master sessions and performances covering just about every essential topic for a career in music.

The schedule includes major speakers like Lionel Richie, Ne-Yo, Diplo and Big Sean; master sessions with Steve Lillywhite, Nico Muhly and No I.D.; and panels covering craft, business, legislative, marketing, music placement and everything in between.

ASCAP writer-producer Barry Eastmond’s songs have sold more than 80 million copies over the years, for artists like Freddie Jackson, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Aretha Franklin and George Benson, to name just a few.

The ASCAP EXPO, held April 18th-20th in Los Angeles, has added over 20 new panelists. The EXPO is the only music conference dedicated to songwriters and composers. The discount pricing period ends on March 31st, so register now!

The ASCAP EXPO, occurring April 18th-20th in Los Angeles, now has grown to have over 140 panelists. The EXPO is open to all, not just ASCAP members.

New panelists and performers added to the ASCAP EXPO also include Harmony Samuels, Da Internz and S1. Congresswomen Marsha Blackburn and Judy Chu will hold a discussion on copyright and legislative issues with ASCAP President Paul Williams.