The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is an organization that helps musicians, songwriters, and composers get paid fairly for the public performance of their music. When their songs are played on the radio, TV, in venues, or online, ASCAP collects licensing fees from those using the music and distributes the earnings back to the creators. This ensures artists are compensated for their work, encouraging continued creativity. Essentially, ASCAP acts as a bridge between music creators and users, protecting rights and ensuring fair monetary rewards for the use of musical works.