ASCAP Honors Ladies In Music At 4th Annual Women Behind The Music Series
Kicking off in New York City, ASCAP is promoting “Women Behind the Music” an event created to encourage and recognize women in the music community. The event not only focuses on female songwriters and artists, but also managers, attorneys, label executives and music publishers.
Nicole George, ASCAP Vice President of Membership, Rhythm and Soul, acknowledges that there is a need to support women in the music industry. “I know how hard it is to work in this industry because it is considered a male-dominated industry,” she explained. “Each woman we have honored since our inaugural event three years ago is a legend in her own right, and I’m thrilled to continue this amazing series with another round of outstanding and deserving honorees.”
Founder of Black Girls Rock and respected DJ, Beverly Bond, are among this year’s honorees.
The event details are:
Tuesday, October 16
Tenjune – 26 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Age 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to mwells@ascap.com.
New York honorees include DJ and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. Founder Beverly Bond, Island/Def Jam Music Group Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs Nicole Wyskoarko and Universal Music Publishing Senior Vice President and Co-Head of East Coast Operations Jessica Rivera. The evening will be moderated by ASCAP Vice President, Membership – Rhythm & Soul Nicole George, with music by DJ Fame Cohen and a special performance by RCA recording artist Sterling Simms.
Wednesday, October 17
Bardot Hollywood – 1737 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Age 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to mnkruma@ascap.com.
Los Angeles honorees include The Recording Academy West Regional Director Lizzy Moore, FOX Broadcasting Company Vice President of Music and Production, On Air Promotion Mamie Coleman, ICM Partners Concerts Agent Caroline Yim and artist-songwriter Ledisi. The evening will be moderated by MC Lyte, and feature a special performance by Epic Records recording artist NYLO.
Thursday, October 18
Vanquish – 1029 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Age 21 and over / Space is limited. RSVP is required to jrienecker@ascap.com
Atlanta honorees include B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates Attorney Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, songwriter and recording artist Crystal Nicole and GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris. The evening will be moderated by V103 Radio Personality & HGTV Host Egypt Sherrod, and feature a special performance by R&B singer-songwriter Mylah.
Rémy Martin V is sponsoring the event.
