ASCAP’s 4th Annual Women Behind the Music Series

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) �kicks off its 4th annual �ASCAP Presents”� Women Behind the Music �tomorrow in New York at swanky Meatpacking District club Tenjune. The series is designed to encourage and recognize women in the music community, highlighting not only women songwriters and artists, but women working in all facets of the business, including managers, attorneys, label executives and music publishers. Following the event in New York, the series will then head to Los Angeles on October 17th and Atlanta on October 18th. Each of the three events will feature three or four honorees and a moderator. The honorees will be presented with a special memento in recognition of their contributions to music. Previous honorees include ASCAP songwriters �Janelle Monáe, �Siedah Garrett, �Monica, �Kelly Rowland, �Melanie Fiona,Sheila E., �Kandi Burruss, �Goapele �and R&girl group �Electrik Red.”We created the Women Behind the Music series to recognize the immense contributions that women make across all areas of the music business,” said �ASCAP Vice President of Membership, Rhythm & Soul Nicole George. “Each woman we have honored since our inaugural event three years ago is a legend in her own right, and I’m thrilled to continue this amazing series with another round of outstanding and deserving honorees.”The event details are:Tuesday, October 16Tenjune – 26 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY 100147:00 – 10:00 PMAge 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to �[email protected]. New York honorees include DJ and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. Founder �Beverly Bond, Island/Def Jam Music Group Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs �Nicole Wyskoarko �and Universal Music Publishing Senior Vice President and Co-Head of East Coast Operations �Jessica Rivera. The evening will be moderated by ASCAP Vice President, Membership – Rhythm & Soul �Nicole George, with music by �DJ Fame Cohen �and a special performance by RCA recording artist �Sterling Simms.Red Bull �is sponsoring the event.Wednesday, October 17Bardot Hollywood – 1737 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA7:00 – 10:00 PMAge 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to �[email protected]. Los Angeles honorees include The Recording Academy West Regional Director �Lizzy Moore, FOX Broadcasting Company Vice President of Music and Production, On Air Promotion �Mamie Coleman, �ICM Partners Concerts Agent �Caroline Yim �and artist-songwriter �Ledisi. The evening will be moderated by �MC Lyte, and feature a special performance by Epic Records recording artist �NYLO.Thursday, October 18Vanquish – 1029 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 303097:00 – 10:00 PMAge 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to �[email protected]Atlanta honorees include B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates Attorney �Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, songwriter and recording artist �Crystal Nicole �and GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and singerTameka “Tiny” Harris. The evening will be moderated by V103 Radio Personality & HGTV Host �Egypt Sherrod, and feature a special performance by R&singer-songwriter �Mylah.Rémy Martin V �is sponsoring the event.