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BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. According to Porfirio Piña, Director of the competition, the program is open to students…
From News, posted 11.16.09
Copyright Summit’s Second Day Targets New Revenue Streams
CISAC's (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) second World Copyright Summit: New Frontiers for Creators in the Marketplace began the second day of the event on June 10, focusing on finding common ground and new revenue streams on which to build the future of creative industries. The day's activities opened with Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who outlined the importance of appropriate copyright protection…
From News, posted 6.10.09
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
En EspañolBMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music; and Editora…
From News, posted 3.12.09
Miami Science Museum Partners with BMI for ‘Music Música’ Showcase October 22-25
BMI and the Miami Science Museum will present three musical events surrounding the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Music Música, October 22-25. Music Musica is a combination of two exhibits – “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” and “Music: Access All Areas” – that showcase music from cultural and scientific perspectives. As part of the exhibits, BMI has produced three unique concert events showcasing some of their diverse,…
From News, posted 10.16.08
BMI Celebrates the Power of Latin Radio at Monitor Latino Convention
BMI celebrated the success of its songwriters on Latin radio at the second annual RadioNotas.com and Monitor Latino conference in Los Angeles recently. BMI was a sponsor of the conference, which brought together Latin radio programmers from across the U.S. and Mexico with executives from the Latin music industry to discuss the future direction of the Latin music business. At the conference, BMI presented a certificate of recognition to Adolfo…
From News, posted 8.28.08
Gustavo Santaolalla Named Icon at 15th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Songwriters of the Year Wisin & Yandel and Espinoza Paz Honored; ‘De Rodillas Te Pido’ Named Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year BMI held its 15th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, June 12 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Esteemed composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla was named a BMI Icon;…
From News, posted 6.12.08
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Latin rock superstar, Juanes noted the contest's importance in supporting…
From News, posted 10.26.07
Samantha Cox, Porfirio Piña Elected to BMI Foundation Board of Directors
Samantha Cox and Porfirio Piña have been elected to the Board of Directors of the BMI Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to encouraging the creation, performance and study of music. Formed by BMI employees in 1985, the organization sponsors a variety of programs designed to support music education, encourage talented young musicians in all genres of music, and to promote music in communities…
From News, posted 6.17.07
‘Industry Insiders’ Panel Focuses on Publishing Royalties
BMI, in conjunction with Latin Street Music, held its latest installment of the Industry Insider Series on May 16 at Carnivale in Chicago. Moderated by Porfirio Piña, BMI’s Director of Latin Music, the panel featured noted professionals who provided information on how to generate income from publishing royalties and how to invest and grow those royalties. Guest speakers included Jerry Vila, BMI’s Associate Director Latin Music, Puerto Rico; Alex Hernandez,…
From News, posted 6.06.07
Kauai Music Festival Extends “Early-Bird” Registration Deadline
The Kauai Music Festival, a four-day celebration of the art of songwriting held on the island of Kauai, Hawaii is set for August 1-4, 2007. The festival offers an opportunity to learn songwriting from some of the best songwriters in America. Attendees can consult, one-on-one, with award-winning songwriters, Grammy-winning producers, top a&r reps and other music industry executives. This is the one of the premier songwriter festivals in the world,…
From News, posted 5.16.07
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