The fifth annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction kicked off Wednesday (Dec. 3). Running through Dec. 17, the online auction features more than 50 exclusive items and experiences donated by ASCAP members and friends.
Donors range from pop hitmakers (Chappell Roan, Rosé, Cardi B, Alex Warren, EJAE) to singer-songwriters (Noah Kahan, Laufey, Brandy Clark). Country stars (Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion, Jordan Davis), music icons (Lionel Richie, Alicia Keys, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Coldplay) and rising artists (Lola Young, Jessie Murph) also donated items. Additional donors include film and TV composers Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon), plus author James McBride (The Color of Water).
Among the items and experiences up for bidding are an autographed KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, a Tate McRae emblazoned T-shirt and meet-and-greet tickets to watch R&B star Ne-Yo perform in Hell’s Kitchen. Additional items include VIP tickets to concerts and sporting events, autographed guitars and personalized videos. To view the entire list of auction items and learn more details, visit the ASCAP Foundation website.
Auction proceeds support the ASCAP Foundation’s goal to foster the next generation of songwriters and composers. Over the last year, the foundation’s music education and talent development programs have assisted more than 300,000 people, including 70,000 K-12 students from 1500 schools across the U.S.
In announcing the holiday auction, ASCAP Foundation executive director Nicole George-Middleton said, “We are always inspired by, and deeply grateful for, the extraordinary generosity of the ASCAP members and friends of the ASCAP Foundation whose incredible contributions help us raise the critical funds needed to support the next generation of music creators. It’s been a true joy to partner with the ASCAP creative community to curate more than 50 special experiences and one-of-a-kind gifts to bring music fans a little extra holiday magic this season.”
