Dedicated to supporting music creators throughout their career, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) returns to South by Southwest (SXSW) with events designed to connect the music community. The performing rights organization is a presenting sponsor of the SXSW Songs 2025 writing camp and listening party, and will host a happy hour for industry and music creators alike.
SXSW Songs 2025
ASCAP, the original innovators in performing rights, advocacy and service for music creators, is a sponsor of the SXSW Songs 2025 writing camp, which takes place from March 10 - 12. The song camp was created for established producers, songwriters and artists with commercial co-writing credits. It brings together a curated group of 15 - 20 songwriters from all over the world for a three-day collaboration to create new potential hit songs and wraps up with an official SXSW listening party on Thursday, March 13.
SXSW Songs' first five editions have produced eight commercial cuts and identified up-and-coming songwriters and producers such as Grammy Award-winner and 2024 ASCAP London Songwriter of the Year Peter “Lostboy” Rycroft (Kylie Minogue) and global hitmakers James “Yami” Bell (Tiesto) and Victoria Zaro (Tate McRae).
Rising stars participating in SXSW Songs 2025 include innovative Italian songwriter-producer Fudasca, Canadian powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kassidy, unconventional UK pop artist Ruby Duff and Swedish singer-songwriter Zikai.
ASCAP Happy Hour and Performances
Wednesday, March 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Rules & Reg at The Fairmont, 101 Red River St in Austin
Hosted by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul team, this networking event gives music creators a chance to connect with ASCAP membership representatives, enjoy some special guest performances and build their musical community during a laid-back industry happy hour.
Admission to the party is free with a SXSW badge or wristband.
For more information on ASCAP at SXSW, visit: www.ascap.com/sxsw25.
Music Mentor Session with Brooke Eplee
Thursday, March 13 from 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Austin Convention Center, Room 15, 205 Trinity St in Austin
The SXSW Mentor Program is an opportunity for education professionals, students, innovators, and entrepreneurs to connect with seasoned mentors and gain invaluable guidance. As a SXSW Music Mentor, ASCAP SVP of Strategy and Business Development Brooke Eplee will be available to share valuable industry insights with SXSW attendees.
Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to SXSW badge holders with primary access. For more information on this mentorship session, visit: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP1147536
SXSW Songs Listening Party and Showcase
Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Marlow on Sixth, 700 E. 6th St in Austin
The SXSW Songs 2025 Listening Party invites SXSW attendees to hear newly recorded creations, hot from the studio, and enjoy live performances from some of the writing camp’s artists. Participating producers, songwriters and advisors share their experiences from the three-day intensive and discuss the current state of songwriting with SXSW attendees.
Admission to the party is free with a SXSW badge or wristband.
