We are ASCAP.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Music Creators

I write, compose, or publish music

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I use music in my business

Why ASCAP?

We are a professional organization of 700,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, owned and run by its members, and the world leader in performance royalties, advocacy and service for music creators.

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ASCAP @ SXSW 2019

Heading to Austin? Join the ASCAP Urban team for their annual showcase, and come hear the fresh fruits of our SXSW Songs Camp at our official listening party.

See you in ATX!

2019 ASCAP EXPO
May 2-4 Hollywood, CA

Write Your Truth at America's #1 conference for music creators.

ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews and BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill
Issue Open Letter to the Industry on Consent Decree Reform

Industry Groups Announce Initiative to Keep Songwriters & Publishers in Charge of New Music Licensing Collective

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Get to know the writers and publishers who are helping to build a stronger future for music creators.

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