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BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music

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David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations Vice President Doreen Ringer Ross, the black-tie…


From News, posted 5.21.09

Composer David Newman to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Prolific composer David Newman will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI’s annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 20 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. BMI’s President & CEO Del…


From News, posted 4.20.09

Legendary Composer Lalo Schifrin Becomes SCL Ambassador

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) held their 20th annual holiday dinner December 8 during which legendary BMI composer Lalo Schifrin and composer Hal David were honored by becoming the SCL’s newest Ambassadors, a title bestowed on composers and lyricists whose contributions to their profession have helped shape and redefine film, television, and game music standards. Additional Ambassadors include Dave Grusin, the Sherman…


From News, posted 1.06.09

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film and Television Music

Christopher Young Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Peter Golub Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs May 21 at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO…


From News, posted 5.21.08

Composer Christopher Young to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Ceremony Slated for May 21 in Los Angeles Prolific composer Christopher Young will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI's annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 21 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs.…


From News, posted 4.08.08

George S. Clinton Receives Top BMI Film/TV Honor

Classic Contribution Award Goes to Conductor/Composer Lucas Richman BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations…


From News, posted 5.16.07

George S. Clinton to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

Composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the BMI Film & Television Awards, to be held Wednesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series…


From News, posted 4.04.07

Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.


From News, posted 10.04.06

L.A. Recording Academy Honors Snoop, Schifrin

The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) hosted its inaugural Recording Academy Honors gala at the landmark Hollywood & Highland Complex, honoring two diverse BMI affiliates: rapper Snoop Dogg and film composer Lalo Schifrin. BMI's Barbara Cane, who sits on the NARAS Board of Governors, was on hand to congratulate both.


From News, posted 6.25.06

BMI Film & Television Awards Salute Composers of Top Movie, TV, Cable Music

'Narnia' Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Classic Contribution Award Goes to Earle Hagen BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO


From News, posted 5.17.06

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