ASCAP is the only performing rights organization (PRO) in America operating on a not-for-profit basis, and the only one that puts creators first. We pay you royalties when your music is played publicly by the businesses we license. And that’s just one way we can help you sustain a music career. When you become a member, you get exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, educational workshops, leading music creator rights advocacy and more. ASCAP is home to more than 960,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. That includes the most respected music creators in every genre, from Beyoncé to Chris Stapleton, LCD Soundsystem to Hans Zimmer, Cardi B to Noah Kahan. ASCAP is free to join for all writers.