American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

ASCAP Promotes Gregory Morgado to Deputy General Counsel

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Mardi, juillet 17, 2018

NEW YORK, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that Gregory Morgado has been promoted to the new position of Deputy General Counsel.

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NEW YORK, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that Gregory Morgado has been promoted to the new position of Deputy General Counsel.
Morgado reports to ASCAP General Counsel Clara Kim.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music.
The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly.

R&B Supergroup XSCAPE Honored with ASCAP Golden Note Award; Chart-Topping Rappers Migos Accept ASCAP Vanguard Award at 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

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Vendredi, juin 22, 2018

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The ASCAP Golden Note Award recognizes iconic songwriters, composers and artists who have reached extraordinary career milestones.

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The ASCAP Golden Note Award recognizes iconic songwriters, composers and artists who have reached extraordinary career milestones.
Offset, Quavo & Takeoff the rap trio known as Migos were on hand to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award for expanding hip-hop's sonic palette with their boundary-breaking creativity.
The Vanguard Award is presented in recognition of the impact of new and developing musical genres, which help shape the future of music.
The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards are sponsored in part by Ciroc, Logitech and Sound Royalties.

Influential Rap Trio Migos To Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award At 31st Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 21st In Los Angeles

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Vendredi, juin 15, 2018

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ASCAP will honor Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop trio, Migos, with the ASCAP Vanguard Award.

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ASCAP will honor Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop trio, Migos, with the ASCAP Vanguard Award.
The ASCAP Vanguard Award recognizes the impact of musical genres that help shape the future of American music.
Past ASCAP Vanguard Award honorees include Kendrick Lamar,Beastie Boys,Taio Cruz,Diplo,Janelle Mone,Santigold, Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, The Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Beck and Bjork .
As previously announced, the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards event will also honorthe popular 90s R&B group Xscape with the illustrious ASCAP Golden Note Award.

Bash the Trash Finds Its Way to the 2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations with Musical Instruments Made From Trash

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Jeudi, mai 31, 2018

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Annmarie Milazzo, Michael Starobin and John Bertles - the co-director of Bash the Trash and designer of the unique instruments used onstage - are the nominees in this category, with Bash the Trash also recognized.

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Annmarie Milazzo, Michael Starobin and John Bertles - the co-director of Bash the Trash and designer of the unique instruments used onstage - are the nominees in this category, with Bash the Trash also recognized.
John Bertles composes for combinations of traditional and world instruments along with his invented instrument creations, and is a four-time recipient of the ASCAP Plus Award for Songwriting for Children.
His ability to craft musical instruments from reused materials was a natural fit given the backdrop of the Broadway musical.
The migration from the gutter to a Drama Desk Award nomination has been a 30-year journey for Bash the Trash.

Prolific Film Composer John Powell Recognized With ASCAP Henry Mancini Award; Composer And Songwriter Germaine Franco Receives ASCAP Shirley Walker Award At 2018 ASCAP Screen Music Awards

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Jeudi, mai 24, 2018

John Powell, a prolific composer who has scored more than 60 films including the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story was awarded the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music.

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John Powell, a prolific composer who has scored more than 60 films including the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story was awarded the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music.
Dean DeBlois, director of How to Train Your Dragon and more, and Bruce Broughton, Emmy-winning TV and film composer, bestowed the award to Powell.
The night's other special honoree, Germaine Franco, was recognized with the ASCAP Shirley Walker Award, which honors those whose achievements have contributed to the diversity of film and television music.
Always an audience favorite, the ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards were inaugurated by ASCAP in 2014 and are voted on exclusively by the ASCAP composer and songwriter community.

Songwriters Call On Senators To Support The Music Modernization Act During ASCAP's "Stand With Songwriters" Advocacy Day On May 17

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Mercredi, mai 16, 2018

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"With the Music Modernization Act pending in Congress, we stand at a critical juncture in our fight to protect the livelihoods of songwriters and composers.

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"With the Music Modernization Act pending in Congress, we stand at a critical juncture in our fight to protect the livelihoods of songwriters and composers.
For too long, songwriters have had to work within an outdated system that over-regulates and undervalues their music.
The Music Modernization Act includes key provisions that should ultimately result in compensation that better reflects the true value of music.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music.

R&B Group Xscape To Be Honored With The ASCAP Golden Note Award At The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 21st In Los Angeles

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Lundi, mai 14, 2018

NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles.

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The ASCAP Golden Note Award is one of the most prestigious honors ASCAP bestows upon songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.
"Decades later, all four members have gone on to individual success in music and on screen, and we are thrilled to recognize their achievements with the ASCAP Golden Note Award."
After two additional platinum albums, the group split, but each member of the group went on to achieve additional success.

Sound Royalties Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, to Make Guest Appearance at Unbridled Eve Derby Gala

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Mercredi, mai 2, 2018

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Royalties, LLC announced today that its Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, will be returning to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky as a special guest and featured performer at the 2018 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Royalties, LLC announced today that its Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, will be returning to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky as a special guest and featured performer at the 2018 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.
An official Kentucky Derby event, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala hosted by the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. is the largest charity event to take place in Kentucky.
It does this by advancing artist royalties paid through music labels and performance royalties paid through Sound Exchange, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC and others.
To date, Sound Royalties, LLC has worked with a wide range of leading music industry professionals, including GRAMMY Award winners, platinum recording artists and notable music industry executives in every genre.

Steve Mac, Max Martin, Starrah And Drew Taggart Tie As 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter Of The Year; "Shape Of You" Is Song Of The Year At 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards

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Mardi, avril 24, 2018

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The event took place at the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel in front of a packed audience of songwriters, composers, producers and music industry executives.

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The event took place at the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel in front of a packed audience of songwriters, composers, producers and music industry executives.
Song of the Year went to"Shape of You," co-written by Steve Mac, Kandi Burrus and Tameka Harris.
Top Streamed Song went to "Despacito," co-written by ASCAP members Justin Bieber, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd and Daddy Yankee.
The ASCAP Global Impact Award recognizes the enduring worldwide popularity of ASCAP members and their music.

ASCAP Names Nicholas Lehman As Chief Strategy & Digital Officer

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Vendredi, avril 20, 2018

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Lehman will oversee Strategy, Business Development, Product Development and Administration Services as ASCAP enhances services to its songwriter, composer and music publisher members as well as to its music licensing partners.

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Lehman will oversee Strategy, Business Development, Product Development and Administration Services as ASCAP enhances services to its songwriter, composer and music publisher members as well as to its music licensing partners.
Matthews commented: "ASCAP is driving innovation through strategic partnerships and digital product development to move the entire industry toward data alignment and better services to music creators and our industry stakeholders.
Nicholas Lehman most recently worked as Chief Strategy Officer for TEGNA, where he was responsible for guiding the media company's vision, cultivating strategic partnerships, incubating new businesses, and driving innovation initiatives throughout all areas of the company.
He also held several executive roles at MTV Networks, where he oversaw digital strategy and operations and launched multiple new businesses in the digital music, mobile, gaming, and social media spaces.