British Soul / R&B Trio FLO to Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award at 2026 ASCAP London Celebration of Songwriters and Composers

LONDON, 2 June, 2026 - ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announces that British songwriting trio FLO will be honoured with a special award at its 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters and Composers event.

At the invite-only celebration, FLO will be recognised with the ASCAP Vanguard Award, commemorating breakthrough artists who are shaping the future of music. The London-based trio continue to go from strength to strength having recently won the MOBO award for Best R&B/Soul Act. ASCAP Vanguard Award honourees have included Dua Lipa, Victoria Monet and St. Vincent.

"FLO are redefining R&B with incredible chops and style," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "As they continue to build on their remarkable creative achievements, we're proud to honor FLO with the Vanguard Award."

FLO
After debuting in 2024 with UK R&B chart-topping album Access All Areas, which made them the highest-charting British R&B girl group in over two decades, FLO have established themselves as a beacon of the UK's R&B revival. Latest single "Leak It" saw them develop their pop sensibilities, with a viral music video and dance routine which has amassed over nine million views on YouTube, and their ascent has shown that the UK is still on top form when it comes to new R&B talent.

ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers who have achieved success in the US for their work in music, TV and film at the private event on Tuesday 16th June 2026 with FLO in attendance. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2026 Song of the Year, Top Hot Dance / Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more.

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About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar collected to its members as royalties and has the lowest overhead rate of any U.S. PRO. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees and identifies, matches, processes and pays royalties to its members for trillions of performances every year. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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Doug Wright, LD Communications, [email protected]
Cate McGivern, LD Communications, [email protected]
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