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BMI @ SXSW: 25 Years and Counting

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In 1986, BMI found a kindred spirit in a baby music festival with big ideas. 25 years later, the SXSW Music and Media Conference sets the industry standard, and anchor sponsor BMI is still one of the festival’s most dedicated supporters. At its core, SXSW’s and BMI’s relationship is one of shared values. SXSW has long-since perfected the marriage of raw musical thrill and real-stakes business machine—the same balance of…


From News, posted 1.19.11

Music Fans Flock to BMI-Sponsored Lollapalooza Stage

Throngs of music enthusiasts gravitated to the BMI-sponsored stage at the 2008 Lollapalooza festival August 1-3 at Chicago’s Grant Park to immerse themselves in the amalgamated sounds of 20 genre-bending acts. Lollapalooza attracted a record-breaking 225,000 fans, who convened to celebrate the remarkable and unique performances from more than 100 acts. var flashvars = {}; var params = {}; params.wmode = "transparent"; params.quality = "high"; params.bgcolor…


From News, posted 8.08.08

BMI Brings Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Sounds to Its Lollapalooza Stage August 1-3

BMI is proud to announce the performers at its 2008 Lollapalooza stage. Beginning August 1-3 in Chicago, IL, at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Presenting acts from the U.S. and abroad, the stage will showcase an array of burgeoning rock, pop, hip-hop and singer/songwriter acts emerging on…


From News, posted 7.15.08

An Infusion of Sounds at BMI SXSW Club Showcase

Club de Ville was the stomping ground for the BMI Club Showcase during the 2008 SXSW Music Festival. Held March 13, a multitude of music enthusiast packed the club to enjoy a plethora of artistry from a grab bag list of performers. The sound of Latin, electronica, neo-soul, and rock beats emitted from the second consecutive BMI showcase at Club de Ville, which featured performances from Jacob…


From News, posted 3.17.08

Eli “Paperboy” Reed

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Put on Roll With You, the new album from Boston-based soul band Eli “Paperboy” Reed and The True Loves, and chances are you’ll immediately feel the urge to either dance or cry. “That first response to a record is the most important,” says frontman Eli Reed. “If a record comes on and makes you want to dance right away, then you’re doing a good job. If a record comes on…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.13.08

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Aug 3 2008BMI Stage at Lollapalooza: Chicago