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# ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To “I Create Music” Expo
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/ascap-adds-32-top-panelists-to-i-create-music-expo/
- Published: 2017-03-09T11:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-03-09T11:28:00.000Z
- Description: ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, DIY Advice & Tips, Songwriting & Music Publishing, Billboard Hot 100, Don't (Ed Sheeran song), Ed Sheeran, Instagram, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Paul Simon, Shape of You (Reshaped), Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:13

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Panelists just announced for the 2017 [ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO](https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/2017/registration?utm%5Fsource=hypebot&utm%5Fcampaign=HB-EXPOad&utm%5Fmedium=banner-ad) include Grammy winners, tastemaker A&R executives and multi-platinum hit-makers.Now in its 12th year, the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO includes opportunities for songwriters and producers to network, collaborate and recieve mentorship from a diverse array of industry leaders. Throughout the three-day EXPO, ASCAP will offer panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes and one-on-one sessions to the 3,000-plus participants from across the globe.**Songwriters, producers, artists, executives, composers and authors added to the lineup include:**

– Brian Kennedy: four-time GRAMMY-winner who’s collaborated with Rihanna for a decade, including on her #1 hit “Disturbia” and her most recent record ‘Anti.’

– Malik Yusef: six-time GRAMMY-winning songwriter credited on Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ and Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade.’

– Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd: writer of eight songs on Justin Bieber’s triple-platinum ‘Purpose,’ including the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit “What Do You Mean?”

– Sam Hollander: co-writer of Fitz and the Tantrum’s smash single “HandClap,” along with 4 songs on the Grammy-nominated Panic at the Disco album, one of the top 5 selling albums of 2016\. Hollander has produced for major artists such as One Direction, Katy Perry, Train, Daughtry, The Fray, Carole King and Weezer.

– Dave Bassett: writer of two of 2015’s most prominent breakout hits, Rachel Platten’s triple-platinum “Fight Song” and Elle King’s #1 Adult Top 40 hit “Ex’s and Oh’s.”

– Greg Wells: musician, producer and songwriter whose songs have appeared on more than 85 million albums sold. Wells has worked with Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Adele, Twenty One Pilots and more.

– Dave Pirner: principal songwriter for the band Soul Asylum, including their Grammy-winning hit single, “Runaway Train.”

– Eric Bazilian: founding member of The Hooters and writer of Joan Osborne’s “One Of Us.”

– Mark Hudson: producer who has worked with Cher, Ringo Starr and Aerosmith.

– Shawn Barron: Vice President of Urban A&R for Atlantic Records, discovered Drake on MySpace and signed him to his first recording contract in 2007.

– Tommy Brown: writer of seven tracks on Ariana Grande’s platinum-certified ‘Dangerous Woman.’

– Geoff Zanelli: Emmy-award winning film composer and frequent Steven Spielberg collaborator.

– THEY.: up-and-coming R&B duo that meld diverse influences like Babyface, New Edition, Taking back Sunday and Kurt Cobain. Released their debut album “Nu Religion: HYENA” in February.

– Vincent Berry: ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO alum who co-wrote Beyonce’s Grammy-nominated hit, “Sandcastles.”

Additional panelists are listed in alphabetical order:

– Jean Baptiste: songwriter for the Black Eyed Peas and Madonna.

– Lesley Barber: composer for Oscar-winning film ‘Manchester By The Sea.’

– Paul Brill: International Documentary Award-winning composer.

– Dae Dae: 300 Entertainment recording artist who scored a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Rap charts with “What U Mean.”

– DallasK: DJ and record producer who has collaborated with Tiesto and Hardwell.

– The Futuristics: songwriting and production duo who have worked with Halsey and Bruno Mars

– Fran Hall: songwriter for Britney Spears and Selena Gomez.

– Rob Hyman: co-writer of Cyndi Lauper’s #1 hit “Time After Time.”

– Ism: producer who has worked with Chief Keef and Wiz Khalifa.

– Danny Jacob: composed film scores for Shrek, Antz, Phineas and Ferb.

– Gary Leon: A&R Manager for Atlantic Records’ Urban division.

– Menace: Producer for Desiigner’s hit single, “Panda.”

– Nez & Rio: production duo who have collaborated with A$AP Rocky and ScHoolboy Q.

– Carly Paradis – composer and pianist who has worked on television programs including BBC’s “Line of Duty,” ITV’s “Prime Suspect” and more.

– Justin Rhodes: music business professor, hip-hop producer and author of the production handbook “These Beats Ain’t Free.”

Previously announced panelists include platinum-selling recording artist Aloe Blacc, Songwriters Hall of Fame member Desmond Child, Four-time ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year Ashley Gorley, GRAMMY-winner Darrell Brown and more. 

**[Click here](https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/2017/registration?utm%5Fsource=hypebot&utm%5Fcampaign=HB-EXPOad&utm%5Fmedium=banner-ad) for more information on the ASCAP EXPO** **and to [register](https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/2017/registration?utm%5Fsource=hypebot&utm%5Fcampaign=HB-EXPOad&utm%5Fmedium=banner-ad) for this year’s conference.**

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