"One of the most important events of the songwriter/publisher calendar…This would be a sure-fire place to find some inspiration and jump-start your songwriting and music publishing business." Eric Beall, Panelist/Sponsor; A&R - Shapiro Bernstein; Author - Making Music Making Money
" The best part of the EXPO for me was scoring my first publishing deal! I definitely have the EXPO to thank for that!" Benjamin E. Franklin, Attendee
"It's obvious that this ASCAP EXPO is on its way to becoming one of the most respected music conferences in the US." Jimmy Landry, Panelist/Sponsor; Cakewalk
"I highly recommend the conference to all music creators - whether or not you're a member of ASCAP." Dave Mallen, Attendee
"I handed my CD to Chris Douridas and the next morning my song was on KCRW Radio." Andrew Shapiro, Attendee
"The ASCAP EXPO provided countless opportunities for networking. If you do EXPO right, you should go home happily exhausted and with lots of business cards in your pocket. It's THE place to be for songwriters." Deb Ferrara, Attendee
"I was approached to write for a project which turned out to be a great connection and more than paid for the trip." Ernie Adzentoivich, Attendee
"Attendees told me that this event really changed their lives." Barry Eastmond, Panelist
"This was one of the best and most informative shows of the year for Broadjam…We believe it is the most informative event of the year for songwriters and artists." Roy Elkins, Panelist/Sponsor; CEO – Broadjam
"It was such an amazing experience for all of us involved. The entire EXPO itself was so well handled. Had a blast!" Sam Hollander (S*A*M), Panelist
"The opportunity to interact with all of the incredible talent was unbelievable." Kathy Ferguson, Attendee
"It's not everyday you see a rapper, a rocker and a cowboy having intense conversations about how they can work together to make music better." John Rich, Panelist
"As a first-time attendee, my opinion is that ASCAP's EXPO definitely lives up to its own hype!" Tom O'Connor, Attendee
"ASCAP has been a huge door-opener for networking! [At the EXPOs], I have met so many great contacts and yes, success has been following." Amy Ward, Attendee
"I've been to a LOT of these types of events, and I was very impressed with the caliber of panelists, as well as the scheduling of the event. The One-on-One sessions are fantastic." Ali Handal, Attendee
"The EXPO exponentially exceeded my expectations." Hugh James Hardman, Attendee
"I have learned more in a few short days than in the 10 years as an artist." Nicole"KOLE", Attendee
"Never in life have I met so many big wigs in the industry that were so caring, congenial, helpful, and real." Jacqueleen Brooks, Attendee
"The EXPO was just awesome. The panel content was invaluable and I learned so much in just a few days. I was also able to forge some connections that could be very helpful." Brandon Walker, Attendee
"The best conference - of any kind - I have ever attended." Dean Kay, Panelist; ASCAP Board Member
" I also had a great One-on-One sit down with a music supervisor who gave me a very positive critique and may be interested in using some of our songs for upcoming shows." Carl Bishop, Attendee
"I had an awesome time at the EXPO. As a veteran of these events, I have to say you surpassed my hopes and expectations…and of course the opportunities for connecting were invaluable." Scott Sherman, Attendee
"I've come back screaming ASCAP's praises about what a wonderful, informative opportunity that the EXPO is." Kimberly Gleason, Attendee; Director of Operations - Big Loud Shirt (Publisher)
"Great EXPO! This was our third time attending, and it gets better every year." Tracey & Vance Marino, Attendees
"It was excellent! As a beginner, I learned all manner of vital things that I could not have found under one roof anywhere else on earth, I am sure." Jerry Jewett, Attendee
"The Song Feedback Sessions were a huge help. Hearing industry leaders' reactions to/suggestions for my peers' work has already had an enormous impact on how I will attack my writing." Allyssa Jones, Attendee
"I made great contacts, did some networking…and renewed lost inspiration." Eddie Martin, Attendee
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"One of the most important events of the songwriter/publisher calendar…This would be a sure-fire place to find some inspiration and jump-start your songwriting and music publishing business."
Eric Beall, Panelist/Sponsor; A&R - Shapiro Bernstein; Author - Making Music Making Money
" The best part of the EXPO for me was scoring my first publishing deal! I definitely have the EXPO to thank for that!"
Benjamin E. Franklin, Attendee
"It's obvious that this ASCAP EXPO is on its way to becoming one of the most respected music conferences in the US."
Jimmy Landry, Panelist/Sponsor; Cakewalk
"I highly recommend the conference to all music creators - whether or not you're a member of ASCAP."
Dave Mallen, Attendee
"I handed my CD to Chris Douridas and the next morning my song was on KCRW Radio."
Andrew Shapiro, Attendee
"The ASCAP EXPO provided countless opportunities for networking. If you do EXPO right, you should go home happily exhausted and with lots of business cards in your pocket. It's THE place to be for songwriters."
Deb Ferrara, Attendee
"I was approached to write for a project which turned out to be a great connection and more than paid for the trip."
Ernie Adzentoivich, Attendee
"Attendees told me that this event really changed their lives."
Barry Eastmond, Panelist
"This was one of the best and most informative shows of the year for Broadjam…We believe it is the most informative event of the year for songwriters and artists."
Roy Elkins, Panelist/Sponsor; CEO – Broadjam
"It was such an amazing experience for all of us involved. The entire EXPO itself was so well handled. Had a blast!"
Sam Hollander (S*A*M), Panelist
"The opportunity to interact with all of the incredible talent was unbelievable."
Kathy Ferguson, Attendee
"It's not everyday you see a rapper, a rocker and a cowboy having intense conversations about how they can work together to make music better."
John Rich, Panelist
"As a first-time attendee, my opinion is that ASCAP's EXPO definitely lives up to its own hype!"
Tom O'Connor, Attendee
"ASCAP has been a huge door-opener for networking! [At the EXPOs], I have met so many great contacts and yes, success has been following."
Amy Ward, Attendee
"I've been to a LOT of these types of events, and I was very impressed with the caliber of panelists, as well as the scheduling of the event. The One-on-One sessions are fantastic."
Ali Handal, Attendee
"The EXPO exponentially exceeded my expectations."
Hugh James Hardman, Attendee
"I have learned more in a few short days than in the 10 years as an artist."
Nicole"KOLE", Attendee
"Never in life have I met so many big wigs in the industry that were so caring, congenial, helpful, and real."
Jacqueleen Brooks, Attendee
"The EXPO was just awesome. The panel content was invaluable and I learned so much in just a few days. I was also able to forge some connections that could be very helpful."
Brandon Walker, Attendee
"The best conference - of any kind - I have ever attended."
Dean Kay, Panelist; ASCAP Board Member
" I also had a great One-on-One sit down with a music supervisor who gave me a very positive critique and may be interested in using some of our songs for upcoming shows."
Carl Bishop, Attendee
"I had an awesome time at the EXPO. As a veteran of these events, I have to say you surpassed my hopes and expectations…and of course the opportunities for connecting were invaluable."
Scott Sherman, Attendee
"I've come back screaming ASCAP's praises about what a wonderful, informative opportunity that the EXPO is."
Kimberly Gleason, Attendee; Director of Operations - Big Loud Shirt (Publisher)
"Great EXPO! This was our third time attending, and it gets better every year."
Tracey & Vance Marino, Attendees
"It was excellent! As a beginner, I learned all manner of vital things that I could not have found under one roof anywhere else on earth, I am sure."
Jerry Jewett, Attendee
"The Song Feedback Sessions were a huge help. Hearing industry leaders' reactions to/suggestions for my peers' work has already had an enormous impact on how I will attack my writing."
Allyssa Jones, Attendee
"I made great contacts, did some networking…and renewed lost inspiration."
Eddie Martin, Attendee