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From panels to live performances, the Festival recognizes the huge role music plays in film at a variety of venues. Events include A Celebration of Music in Film, Roundtable Discussion: Music and Film, the Creative Process Produced by BMI, and Music Showcase: BMI Snowball Produced by BMI. Catch sets at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café in Park City or visit the Salt Lake City Café. Stop in during the day to hear a range of exciting songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum in a program produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
A Celebration of Music in Film Storyteller Night

A Celebration of Music in Film is one of the most anticipated annual events at the Festival. This year we tip our hats to the power of the almighty music documentary, showcasing… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 1—Friday, January 18

Scheduled Performances by Emily Wells, Blue Sky Riders (Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr), Melanie Fiona and Jill Barber. 2:00–2:30 Emily Wells 2:40–3:10… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 2—Saturday, January 19

Scheduled Performances by Jonny Kaplan and the Lazy Stars,Ramy Essam (from the film, The Square), Kat Edmonson, Jill Barber, and Jack Dempsey. 2:00–2:30 Jack Dempsey 2:40–3:10… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 3—Sunday, January 20

Scheduled Performances by Sea Wolf, Paul Kelly, Dave Berg, Kat Edmonson, and Greg Holden. 2:00–2:30 Greg Holden 2:40–3:10 Kat Edmonson 3:20–3:50 Dave Berg 4:00–4:45… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 4—Monday, January 21

Scheduled Performances by Andrew Bird, Paul Kelly, Sea Wolf, Dave Berg, and Greg Holden. 2:00–2:30 Greg Holden 2:40–3:10 Dave Berg 3:20–3:50 Sea Wolf 4:00–4:45 Paul… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 5—Tuesday, January 22

Scheduled Performances by Dave Mason, Drake White, Bleu, Kate Earl, and Kim Taylor (from the film, I Used to Be Darker). 2:00–2:30 Kim Taylor (from the film, I Used to… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 6—Wednesday, January 23

Scheduled Performances by Ryan Miller, Drake White, Bleu,, Ian Ball (of Gomez), and Jon Batiste and Stay Human. 2:00–2:30 Jon Batiste and Stay Human 2:40–3:10 Bleu 3:20–3:50… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 7—Thursday, January 24

Scheduled Performances by Flying Lotus, The Head and the Heart, Eric Hutchinson, and Nataly Dawn (of Pomplamoose). 2:00–2:30 Ian Ball (of Gomez) 2:40–3:10 Eric Hutchinson… »

ASCAP Music Cafe—Day 8—Friday, January 25

Scheduled Performances by Eric Hutchinson, and The Head and the Heart. 2:00–2:30 The Head and the Heart 2:40–3:10 TBA 3:20–3:50 Eric Hutchinson 4:00–4:20 TBA www.ascap.com/sundance »