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Nashville Music Awards Honor Landmark Digital Services, Taylor Swift and More
After an almost decade-long hiatus, the Nashville Music Awards rebooted this year to recognize the best in a city teeming with talent. Presented by Leadership Music and Next Big Nashville, the 2009 Nashville Music Awards were staged at the Cannery Ballroom on Wednesday, October 7—the first night of the Next Big Nashville music festival. BMI artists and songwriters swept the awards, winning in all but two of the categories, while…
From News, posted 10.09.09
New York Songwriters Circle Now Accepting Submissions for Songwriting Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) is currently accepting submissions for the organization’s 2009 Songwriting Contest. While each entry’s lyrics must be in English, NYSC encourages composers from all over the world, who create original tunes in every genre—and every musical gray area in between—to enter. 2008 2nd-place winner Gillian Grassie, a harpist, singer and BMI songwriter based in Philadelphia, has nothing but praise for the contest, and marvels over…
From News, posted 10.07.09
BMI Boasts Eclectic CMJ Lineup
BMI has announced the performers at the 2009 BMI-sponsored CMJ Music Marathon Festival showcase on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. A diverse lineup of talent will hit the stage at Crash Mansion (199 Bowery, NYC), continuing CMJ’s 29-year history of celebrating new music first. Entry is free for CMJ badge holders. The cost for non-registered CMJ attendees is $5 before 11 and $10 after; free drinks will be available…
From News, posted 10.07.09
Donovan, Danielle Brisebois, Natasha Bedingfield and More Honored at 2009 BMI London Awards
BMI lauded the UK and Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers tonight during its annual BMI London Awards. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; BMI Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Phil Graham; and Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Europe & Asia Brandon Bakshi. Staged in London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, the event honored the past year’s most-performed songs on U.S. radio and…
From News, posted 10.06.09
For Jeff Blue, the Artist is King
Jeff Blue has dedicated his entire life to artist development. A deliberate businessman with innate creative sensibility, he is a bridge between the artistic and the commercial, the creative and the career. “Artist integrity is important—so important,” he muses, speaking from his studio in Los Angeles. His artist-is-king mantra has yielded platinum-selling results that have shaped popular culture over the past decade. In addition to discovering
From MusicWorld, posted 10.02.09
Lex Land’s Hopeful Nostalgia
At 22 years-old, Lex Land has already secured placement in Brothers and Sisters, One Tree Hill and Private Practice, all of which chose “As Much as You Lead” to emphasize their dramatic plot twists. Classically trained as a singer during her teen years, Land calls on her jazz influences from the very first line: “I always get my hopes up...” Asked how much of her personality is reflected in the…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.29.09
Inaugural Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Fest a Rousing Success
BMI headed north September 18 and 19 for the first Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival, where some of the top BMI songwriters from around the country spent the weekend showing off their craftsmanship in sold-out performances on the island. The festival combined pop and country BMI hit-makers in exclusive live music lineups and intimate settings, adopting the overwhelmingly successful approach of the perennially popular Key West Songwriters Festival. The event…
From News, posted 9.24.09
Benny Blanco: Verve through a $10 Mic
21 year-old Benny Blanco inhabits both the underground and the mainstream. “I like to do pop, but I also do the weird indie stuff,” he says. Credited as a co-producer on three tracks, he co-wrote two songs, including the title cut, for Britney Spears’ multi-platinum Circus. Additionally, he has worked with a roster of artists that includes Ciara, Kylie Minogue, Lady…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.24.09
Discounted CMJ Registration Available for BMI Songwriters
CMJ is currently offering BMI songwriters, composers and publishers discounted rates during the pre-registration period. The annual CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival is one of the music industry’s premier calls-to-action, attracting executives and artists from all over the country. Networking, educational, and showcasing opportunities dominate the stacked schedule for five days and nights—October 20 through 24—in New York City’s Greenwich Village. To register and receive the discount,
From News, posted 9.24.09
Durango Songwriters Expo Offers 10% Discount to BMI Affiliates
BMI songwriters and publishers may now receive a 10% discount on registration for the 14th annual Durango Songwriters Expo, slated for October 8-10 in Colorado Springs, CO. Sponsored by BMI, the anticipated event will take over the Doubletree Hotel, where more than 40 music industry professionals will gather to network with and critique the work of the 200 attendees. Showcases, mixers and panel discussions dominate the packed schedule. While the…
From News, posted 9.23.09
BMI Honors George Clinton, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Many More at Urban Awards in New York
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 the BMI Award-Winning Song List View…
From News, posted 9.10.09
Zee Avi: An Old Soul’s Organic Sounds
Zee Avi says there’s a specific moment that tells her if she’s onto something promising, whenever she writes a song. “It’s when I feel as if I’ve told someone a secret,” she explains, “where I’m really relieved and a weight has been taken off my shoulders. That’s when I think, ‘Okay, there it is.’” Avi will likely be sharing those secrets for long time to come. Just…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.10.09
Mick Schultz: From Zero to 60
At the tender age of 20, with his very first production and composition released, Mick Schultz has gone from the proverbial zero to 60 miles-per-hour in a flash. The single “Birthday Sex,” co-written by Schultz and recorded by Jeremih, hit #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #4 on the Pop 100. Now, Schultz simply can’t finish his audio arts and acoustics studies at Chicago’s Columbia College after…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.02.09
BMI Co-Sponsors New Noise Santa Barbara 2009
BMI will co-sponsor the inaugural New Noise Santa Barbara Music Festival & Conference, slated for October 8-10. With an emphasis on the intersection of digital media and music, the conference will connect executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming bands and established artists to one another and the issues currently shaking up the industry. Panels playing host to experts will educate attendees during the day, while at night, networking opportunities and back-to-back live music…
From News, posted 8.28.09
Pop Songwriting’s ‘Leader of the Pack’ Ellie Greenwich Dies
Ellie Greenwich, the pen behind several of pop music’s most enduring standards, died on Wednesday in New York City. She was 68. A veteran of the legendary Brill Building in Manhattan, Greenwich co-wrote 60s nuggets including “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “Baby I Love You,” “Hanky Panky,” “Then He Kissed Me,” “Chapel of Love,” “Be My Baby,” “Today I Met the Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “Do Wah Diddy…
From News, posted 8.27.09
Stillwater Runs Deep: Marti Frederiksen and the Next Great Song
Like David Foster, Diane Warren, Timbaland and other multi-platinum writer/producers before him, Marti Frederiksen has earned an enviable reputation for being one of the industry’s most reliable “go-to” composers. Over the course of a still flourishing career, Frederiksen has penned tunes for a veritable gallery of superstars, including Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Sheryl Crow, Pink,
From MusicWorld, posted 8.24.09
First Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival Scheduled for Sept. 18 & 19
Country and Pop Collide at Inaugural Event The inaugural Martha's Vineyard Songwriters Festival will inhabit the famous East Coast playground September 18 and 19. Staged at hotspots in Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs, MA, the festival will combine pop and country BMI hit makers in exclusive live music lineups and intimate settings, adopting the overwhelmingly successful approach of the perennially popular Key West Songwriters Festival. Advance tickets for each show…
From News, posted 8.19.09
11th Annual Eagle Rock Music Fest Slated for Oct. 3
The 11th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival will take over the strip of Colorado Blvd. between Eagle Rock Blvd. and Argus on October 3, 2009, between 4 and 11 p.m. Free and open to music lovers of all ages, the festival celebrates the bustling indie music scene just northeast of Los Angeles. The event is presented by Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Throughout the day,…
From News, posted 8.18.09
First Annual Miami Music Festival Slated for Dec. 10-12
The inaugural Miami Music Festival will profile a broad selection of the indie music sphere’s most promising emerging artists December 10-12, 2009 in the Florida hotspot. Presented by In Tune Partners, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Miami.com and city and county government departments, the first annual conference and festival will offer more than 600 performances on 25 stages in the Brickell area of downtown Miami. A major music hub,…
From News, posted 8.17.09
Showmanship Draws Crowds to BMI’s 2009 Lollapalooza Stage
The clamor of music enthusiasts was loud and clear at BMI’s Lollapalooza stage, held at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago on August 7-9. Performances on the BMI stage kicked off each day at 11:15 a.m., setting the pace at the annual music festival known for its wide-ranging appeal. BMI’s eclectic lineup provided a blend of sounds, showmanship and good ole live music. Presenting acts from stateside and…
From News, posted 8.13.09
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