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BMI Presents DJ Khaled & Rising Indies at Peachtree Music Festival

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BMI will host a stage filled with rising indie talent along with hip-hop titan DJ Khaled at the inaugural Peachtree Music Festival in Midtown Atlanta on October 1, 2011, rain or shine. The Peachtree Music & Arts Festival is a one day, two-stage music and arts festival, on eight acres in the Midtown Community of Atlanta, GA (Spring Street & 8th Street, 48 8th Street…


From News, posted 9.12.11

Rick Ross, Travis Porter, Sean Garrett & Ace Hood Headline BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase

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A selection of the recording industry’s most eminent stars and promising talent performed at BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase May 18 at The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta. Hosted by comedian Lil Duval and DJ Drama, the showcase featured performances by the inimitable Rick Ross, Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Travis Porter, DJ Khaled-backed rapper Ace Hood, and hit-making wordsmith


From News, posted 5.19.11

Rick Ross to Headline BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase

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BMI will present its 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Wednesday, May 18, featuring a combination of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most-promising unsigned talent. Staged at The Buckhead Theatre (3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The festivities are open to the public; attendees must be at least 18 years of age with valid identification. Limited advance tickets can be…


From News, posted 4.22.11

Grammy Winners & Nominees Discuss Songwriting at BMI’s ‘How I Wrote That Song’

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BMI staged the annual Grammy-infused installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” panel on Saturday, February 12 at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) in Los Angeles. Panelists included multiple Grammy-winning rapper/singer/songwriter/producer Cee Lo Green; multiple Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Seal; Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer Chad Hugo; Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Claude Kelly; hit songwriter


From News, posted 2.14.11

Hip-Hop Laureate Drake to Headline BMI’s 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase April 20 in Atlanta

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Atlanta-bred Travis Porter to perform and R&B crooner Lloyd to host event at Havana Club Music by DJ Ruckus BMI will present its 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Tuesday, April 20, featuring a combination of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most-promising unsigned talent. Staged at the Havana Club (3112 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 10 p.m.; doors…


From News, posted 3.24.10

BMI’s Catherine Brewton Honored by Law Organization

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The Black Women in Entertainment Law Foundation (BWEL), a non-profit organization that provides a support network for women of color in entertainment law, honored BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton on November 2 in Atlanta. The event, held at the Mason Murer Gallery, also served as BWEL’s 2nd annual scholarship fundraiser. Ms. Brewton, who directs all writer/publisher relations activities for BMI’s Urban Music Department, was feted…


From News, posted 11.09.09

BMI Honors George Clinton, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Many More at Urban Awards in New York

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BMI saluted the world’s premier R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers Thursday, September 10 at its annual Urban Awards. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, hosted the ceremony at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. View videos from the event Hip-hop titans T-Pain…


From News, posted 9.10.09

12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Slated for April 23 in Atlanta

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BMI will present its 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Thursday, April 23, featuring some of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most promising unsigned talent. Held Thursday, April 23 at E.S.S.O Nightclub (1599 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 9 p.m.; doors open at 8 p.m. The festivities are open to the public; attendees must be 21-years-old with valid identification. please call (404) 378-1095 or log on to


From News, posted 4.08.09

BMI Hosts Celebrity Bowling Event for Charity

BMI Atlanta held a celebrity bowling event on June 13 at Ten Pin Alley at Atlantic Station, attracting a bevy of talented artists. Bowling teams headed by Jazze Pha, Bobby Valentino, DJ Toomp, Big Boi, Patchwerk Studios, BME Click, and Dallas Austin convened for an evening of friendly competition in effort to win $1,500 to donate to a charity of their choice. Remy Martin…


From News, posted 7.07.08

Trimm Takes Top Prize at BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned Showcase

Atlanta’s influential, superstar-spotting music community showed up in droves to support BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned showcase, hosted by Ciara, Yung Joc and HOT 107.9’s Rashan Ali on April 24 at the Luckie Lounge. Celebrity judge DJ Toomp The evening began with performances from showcase finalists Jarren Benton, Brandon Hines, Holly Weerd, and Trimm, all chosen by…


From News, posted 4.29.08

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Oct 1 2011BMI Stage @ Peachtree Music Festival: Atlanta
Dec 9 2010The 13th Annual BMI Atlanta Holiday Party
Oct 26 2010BMI Music 101: The Music Industry Now - Los Angeles
Dec 11 2009BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Miami
Feb 10 2007BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Los Angeles