Welcome to another exciting exploration of the music world, where we take a closer look at the illustrious history and the recent developments of the -on-bet” target=”_blank”> Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Two years ago, we celebrated the centennial year of ASCAP, and the echoes of that grand celebration are still resounding in the music industry. The Songwriters Hall of Fame continues to honor the great names in music, and ASCAP remains a beacon for composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers. Let’s dive into the captivating narrative of ASCAP’s journey, and get a glimpse of its significant role in shaping the music we love today.
ASCAP’s Centennial Celebration
In 2023, the Songwriters Hall of Fame a musical celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of ASCAP. The event was a featured segment at the 45th Annual Induction and Dinner, held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The salute to ASCAP at the SHOF Dinner was highlighted by the appearance of several surprise musical guests.
About ASCAP
ASCAP, a performing rights organization, was founded on February 13th, 1914 in New York, to license and distribute royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of the copyrighted works of its members. Some of ASCAP’s notable charter members included Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George M. Cohan, James Weldon Johnson, and Victor Herbert. Over the years, ASCAP has been home to many of the greatest names in music, past and present.
Notable Members and Inductees
Today, ASCAP members comprise more than 500,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds
