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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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Sign the Bill, Spread the Word!
Add your name to the likes of Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson, Justin Timberlake, Desmond Child, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman in support of music creators!
ASCAP recently launched 'A Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers,' designed to remind the public, members of the music industry and U.S. legislators of the central role and rights of those who conceive and create music.
Check out www.ascap.com/rights to view the Bill of Rights, see who has signed the petition, and sign it yourself to show your support! Make sure to spread the word and share this with your friends!
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Monday, April 30, 2007
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ASCAP's MUSICFEST @ Silver Lake Film Festival!!
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MUSICFEST @ SLFF.
May 3 & 4
Featuring performances by:
The Circle Jerks, 400 Blows, The Bird + The Bee, Dengue Feaver, Sea Wolf, and the Little Ones!
CLICK THIS LINK for full details or see the Evite on our profile!!
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The Bird & The Bee
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The Bird & The Bee
Release date: 23 January, 2007
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007
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ASCAP REPORTS RECORD REVENUES & ROYALTY PAYMENTS for 2006
Current mood:  awake
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
in case there was any doubt...
READ ALL ABOUT HERE.
(having trouble? paste this link into your browser: http://www.ascap.com/press/2007/030607_royalties.html
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Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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Exclusive Studio Session from Stephen Brodsky of Cave In
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Category: Music
Stephen Brodsky performs music from his solo collection, as well as music from his other two projects, The Octave Museum and Cave In. Listen to the exclusive ASCAP Studio Session podcast, and check Stephen out at one of his CMJ shows!
Listen to the podcast by clicking here:
CLICK HERE FOR STEPHEN BRODSKY
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Stephen Brodsky's Octave Museum
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Stephen Octave Museum Brodsky
Release date: 07 November, 2006
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Team Presents...The Recipe: Making Hit Songs
Category: Music
Thursday, November 9th, 2006
Doors Open @ 6:30pm - Panel Starts @ 7:15pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NO RSVP REQUIRED
Musicians Institute
1655 McCadden Place
Hollywood, CA 90028
(One block East of Highland Blvd.) 323.860.4349
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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**SONGWRITER NETWORKING**
Current mood:  artistic
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
USE THIS BLOG TO NETWORK WITH EACH OTHER, POST "CLASSIFIEDS" etc.
post comments like:
*lyricist looking for band
*looking for a co-writer in the Denver area. All styles welcome!
*Film Composer looking for independent shorts and features
*Latin artist looking for hip-hop collaborations
YOU GET THE IDEA! Use your imaginations. There's a lot of talent on this friends list, so start using it!
Still not an ASCAP member? join NOW online at: http://www.ascap.com/about/howjoin.html
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This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music
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Release date: 07 October, 2001
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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Majorlabelscout.com is looking for a few good A&R scouts!
We are pleased to announce our partnership with MajorLabelScout.com; an A&R network that works closely with J Records, Arista and others to identify new musical talent, as well as the A&R executives of tomorrow. MajorLabelScout.com is comprised of a highly select group of scouts from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. If you are interested in being an A&R scout while learning about the music industry this is your opportunity! Is finding new music your passion? Then apply to be a scout at www.majorlabelscout.com.
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Friday, May 12, 2006
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Online Title Registration FAQ
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The most important step in being an ASCAP member is, of course, joining ASCAP.
The second-most important step in being an ASCAP member is registering titles with us. It's the only way we can know that we owe you money for a performance (and how much we owe you)!
At first look, it can seem daunting, as most forms do to us songwriters, so our Member Services department whipped up this handy-dandy FAQ sheet for Online Title Registrations.
Check it out HERE: http://www.ascap.com/cwrreg/Main_Introduction.asp
Looking for the Title Registration Form? It's easy. Either go to www.ascap.com, look in the "For Members" box in the top left of the screen. At the very bottom of that box, click "Title Registration."
OR
go directly to http://www.ascap.com/cwrreg/
NOW, GO FORTH AND REGISTER!!
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Everything All the Time
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Band of Horses
Release date: 21 March, 2006
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Thursday, May 11, 2006
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THE ASCAP ADVANTAGE
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Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
Ever wonder why there's more than one Performing Rights Organization in the country? Ever wonder what sets ASCAP apart form its competitors?
We know how important access to facts and information is to both our members and the music community at large, so here is an overview of all of the advantages that we at ASCAP offer you that can ONLY be found at ASCAP.
Post any questions you might have as comments to this blog, and we'll be sure to answer them. Awareness is our first priority.
(The following can also be found at: http://www.ascap.com/about/ascapadvantage.html)
ASCAP is member owned. ASCAP is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. created and controlled by composers, lyricists, songwriters and music publishers. Our Board of Directors is made up entirely of writers and publishers elected from and by the membership every two years. Writer members elect 12 writers to sit on the Board, and publisher members elect 12 publishers. This Board elects a President and Chairman, who has traditionally been a writer. The ASCAP Board knows the needs of the members first-hand and they represent no other special interest group. The Board has a clear agenda to provide the fairest and highest level of payments, the best service and the best copyright protection for the membership. To achieve these objectives, the Board relies on an exceptional staff of experienced business professionals to manage ASCAP's operations.
ASCAP collects significantly more money from music users for performing rights than any other organization in the world. Every penny we collect, less operating costs, is distributed to our members. Nearly 86ยข of each dollar we collect goes right back to our members in royalties. That is the highest distribution ratio in the U.S.
ASCAP pays faster. Royalty checks go out eight times a year: four distributions cover performances in the United States and four cover foreign performances. ASCAP has accelerated domestic royalty payments, with writers and publishers receiving full payment approximately six months after a performance quarter. Our four foreign distributions, in February, May, August and November, also ensure that our members receive foreign royalties as quickly as possible. (See Distribution Dates for a current payment schedule.)
ASCAP leads in securing rights for our members by actively licensing more music users and negotiating the best license fees.
ASCAP is the first U.S. performing rights organization to distribute royalties for performances on the Internet and has been a leader in licensing websites and new media. We have developed strategic alliances with leading technology companies to maintain our leadership in copyright protection in the digital world.
ASCAP has developed many technological innovations that have set international standards for performance identification, such as MediaGuide, the most comprehensive and accurate performance tracking system using advanced "fingerprinting" technology.
ASCAPs books are open to all. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization to provide full financial disclosure to our members and the public.
ASCAP helps new writers. We offer a wide variety of songwriter workshops, showcase programs, scholarships, grants and awards to help writers in the early stages of their careers. (See Career Development: Workshops, Showcases and Support for details.)
ASCAPs distribution system is based on fairness and openness. All similar performances are similarly credited. The newest member is treated on the same level as the most established member. Our members are paid based on performances, not who they are. ASCAP members know how they are being paid. Royalties are determined objectively over their entire copyright life and not by discretionary voluntary payments, short-term special deals or management favoritism. Payment changes must be approved by the Board of Directors, elected by and from the membership. No changes in royalty rates are made arbitrarily without notice to the membership, as they are at other performing rights organizations.
ASCAP members have a voice. ASCAP is the only performing rights organization to hold an annual membership meeting during which members have the opportunity to learn about our operation from the president and staff, to ask questions and to voice concerns. ASCAP members also participate in the affairs of the Society by serving on a variety of committees, such as the Symphony and Concert Committee; Latin Music Council; Commercial, Promotional, Announcement (CPA) Advisory Committee; the Board of Review; and others.
ASCAP fights harder for your rights than any other group. ASCAP is, and has always been, the pioneer in fighting for the rights of music creators in Congress and in the courts. We lead efforts to protect our members rights by vigorously opposing legislation that is harmful to creators, and by initiating changes to the Copyright Law that will benefit creators. We always keep you informed of legislative matters that affect you, and we encourage your involvement in our efforts.
ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization to offer a Member Card with a full-range of benefits and discounts created to make the life of the working music professional a little easier. (See Member Benefits for details.)
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Damn the Torpedoes
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Release date: 20 March, 2001
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Friday, March 10, 2006
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Special Awards - 2006!
Current mood:  hopeful
Now most of you probably read the blog posted last year regarding our special awards program, the ASCSAPlus Award. But there has been one very important change, that is only going to make more of you ASCAP members eligible.
For this year's award, any member who earns $25,000 or less a year from ASCAP Royalties is eligible! That's an INCREASE of $5000 from last year!
Click the link below for more info and to download the application. It's simple, it's free, and means money in your pocket, so that you can keep doing what you do best - creating music.
http://www.ascap.com/about/specialawardsinfo.html
Deadline is STILL June 1, so don't delay! It'll be here before you know it.
love, your pal,
ASCAP.
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Southampton Collections
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Release date: 07 March, 2006
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