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BMI Sponsors Stage at Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza has found a home in Chicago's Grant Park. August 4-6 marked the festival's second year there, featuring a commodious setting and harmoniously diverse line-up that resulted in a decidedly successful event with broad appeal. With an average of 60,000 music lovers attending each day, Lollapalooza 2006 offered a slew of daily musical options, from tot-friendly Kidzapalooza to eight other genre-bending stages, including BMI's stage, which reflected the festival's diversity…


From News, posted 8.20.06

Lollapalooza Showcases Best New BMI Talent on Day Stage

Lollapalooza invades Chicago's Grant Park again this year August 4-6, and BMI proudly presents a stacked, three-day line-up on its day stage. The only performing right organization with its own stage at the festival, BMI takes advantage of this opportunity to showcase 15 up-and-coming bands from all over the country, including seven buzz bands from the Chicago area. Friday begins at 11:15 a.m., and…


From News, posted 7.23.06

BMI Podcast #9 Extends Road Trip to Austin with SXSW Line-Up

BMI continues its groundbreaking new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry - with the release of the ninth edition showcasing a diverse line-up fresh off the stages of BMI's SXSW Music Festival showcases held last month in Austin. "See It Hear First™" podcast #9 glides from genre to genre, featuring clever pop champions Captain, soulful singer/songwriter


From News, posted 4.16.06

‘BMI Presents’ Solid Line-Up for SXSW 2006

BMI continues its dedication to songwriters of all genres by announcing two "BMI Presents" showcases at the 20th Annual SXSW Music and Media Conference and Festival being held March 10-19 in Austin, Texas. Admittance to shows is granted with SXSW Festival badges and wristbands, while a limited number of tickets will be available at both venues.


From News, posted 2.20.06

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