ASCAP Payment System
ASCAP Distribution Schedule*
ASCAP Distribution Schedule Update
Due to anticipated disruptions caused by the global COVID-19 crisis, ASCAP has transitioned to a more flexible distribution schedule for 2021.
Target dates for distributions are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
| 2021 Dates* | Distribution Type | Performance Period |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 11, 2021 | Domestic Writer Distribution | April, May & June 2020 (2Q20) |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | July, August & September (3Q20) PLUS: the balance of royalties from our Symphonic, Recital and Educational (SRE) survey |
| Monday, April 12, 2021 | Domestic Writer Distribution | July, August & September (3Q20) PLUS: the balance of royalties from our Symphonic, Recital and Educational (SRE) survey |
| May 2021 | International Distribution | |
| June 2021 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | October, November & December 2020 (4Q20) |
| July 2021 | Domestic Writer Distribution | October, November & December 2020 (4Q20) |
| August 2021 | International Distribution | |
| September 2021 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | January, February & March 2021 (1Q21) |
| October 2021 | Domestic Writer Distribution | January, February & March 2021 (1Q21) |
| November 2021 | International Distribution | |
| December 2021 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | April, May & June 2021 (2Q21) |
| 2020 Dates* | Distribution Type | Performance Period |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 6, 2020 | Domestic Writer Distribution | April, May & June 2019 (2Q19) |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, March 20, 2020 | Domestic Publishers Distribution | March 2020 Domestic Publishers Distribution. Quarterly Domestic Distribution for 3rd quarter 2019 (July, August, September) performances. Concert performances: Symphonic and recital – October 2018 through September 2019. Educational – September 2018 through August 2019. |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | Domestic Writer Distribution | April 2020 Domestic Writer Distribution. Quarterly Domestic Distribution for 3rd quarter 2019 (July, August, September) performances. Concert performances: Symphonic and recital – October 2018 through September 2019. Educational – September 2018 through August 2019. |
| Monday, May 11, 2020 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, June 19, 2020 | Domestic Publishers Distribution | October, November & December 2019 (4Q19) |
| Monday, July 6, 2020 | Domestic Writer Distribution | October, November & December 2019 (4Q19) |
| Monday, August 10, 2020 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, September 18, 2020 | Domestic Publishers Distribution | January, February & March 2020 (1Q20) |
| Monday, October 5, 2020 | Domestic Writer Distribution | January, February & March 2020 (1Q20) |
| Monday, November 9, 2020 | International Distribution | |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | Domestic Publishers Distribution | April, May & June 2020 (2Q20) |
*As a result of the COVID-19 situation, the US Postal Service is not currently accepting, and ASCAP cannot send, mail (including checks and statements) destined for certain countries. Visit the USPS International Service Alerts page for the most up to date information on mail service disruptions.