ASC (American Society of Composers and Publishers)

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) is a professional organization that protects the rights of music creators by collecting and distributing royalties when their music is performed publicly—on radio, TV, live venues, or online. It functions as a licensing entity, ensuring composers and songwriters get paid fairly for their work. By representing a large catalog of music, ASCAP helps artists earn income from the use of their compositions, supporting the continued creation of new music. Its goal is to promote and protect the rights of creators in the music industry.