5th Annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction: Supporting Music Education and Talent Development Programs
ASCAP members are giving back to support music education and talent development programs across the US through The 5th Annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction. The auction features over 50 exclusive items and experiences donated by ASCAP's top hitmakers, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation's mission to nurture the next generation of songwriters and composers. Past ASCAP Foundation programs have impacted over 300,000 people, including 70,000 K-12 students from 1,500 schools.
A diverse group of ASCAP members and friends of the ASCAP Foundation have joined this year's effort to pay it forward, including popular artists like Chappell Roan, Rosé, Cardi B, Hayley Williams, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Kali Uchis, Selena Gomez, and Kim Petras, among others. The online auction runs from today through December 17, offering exclusive experiences such as tickets and meet & greets with artists like Ne-Yo, VIP tickets to shows by the Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, and DJ Martin Garrix, as well as autographed guitars, vinyl, handwritten lyrics, and more.
Notable donors to the auction include acclaimed film and TV composers Stephen Schwartz and John Powell. The ASCAP Foundation Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton expressed gratitude for the generosity of ASCAP members and friends, highlighting their contributions in raising critical funds to support the next generation of music creators. The auction items can be viewed on the auction website, with bidding open now.
The ASCAP Foundation, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization separate from ASCAP, dedicated to supporting American music creators through music education, talent development, and humanitarian programs. It offers songwriting workshops, scholarships, awards, recognition, and community outreach programs, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music lovers nationwide. The Foundation's mission is to foster the growth and success of emerging music talent while enriching communities through music education initiatives.