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2008 Golden Globe Nominees Include Slew of BMI Composers
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced nominees for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Thursday, December 11, and BMI composers number prominently among the prestigious nominees. In the Best Original Score field, multiple BMI Award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat garnered a nod for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Versatile Indian composer A.R. Rahman was also tapped in the prestigious Best Original Score category for…
From News, posted 12.11.08
Lil Wayne Leads Grammy Field with Eight Nominations
Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy on December 3, with superstar BMI songwriter/artist Lil Wayne topping the field with eight mentions. Other top BMI nominees included Kanye West, who earned six nods, while Alison Krauss and Radiohead received five each. The Eagles, Lupe Fiasco, and…
From News, posted 12.04.08
Bryan Ferry Receives Icon Honors at BMI London Awards
BMI lauded U.K., Europe and Jamaica’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers Oct. 7 at the 2008 BMI London Awards. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi. Staged in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel, the event honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television, saluting numerous U.K.…
From News, posted 10.07.08
Bryan Ferry To Be Named Icon at BMI London Awards
Bryan Ferry (PRS) will be named a BMI Icon at the organization’s annual London Awards, slated for Tuesday, October 7 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K., European and Jamaican songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have bestowed “a unique and indelible influence…
From News, posted 8.11.08
Peter Gabriel: A Truly International Icon
Songs such as “Solsbury Hill,” “Sledgehammer” and “Shaking the Tree” would alone be sufficient to mark out Peter Gabriel as one of the most significant cultural icons of his generation. Yet, they represent only one facet of his groundbreaking vision. He's been a pioneer of music video and a tireless crusader for human rights. He was among the first to discover world music and incorporate its rhythms…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.22.07
Peter Gabriel Receives Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers at its 2007 London Awards, held October 16 in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi, the awards honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television and also recognized Peter Gabriel (PRS) as a BMI Icon…
From News, posted 10.16.07
Peter Gabriel To Be Honored as Icon at London Awards
Peter Gabriel will be honored as an Icon at BMI’s annual London Awards, set for Oct. 16 in the London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K. and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have had “a unique and indelible influence on generations…
From News, posted 8.20.07
Winehouse Takes Top Songwriting Honor at Ivor Novello Awards
PRS songwriter/artists represented by BMI in the U.S. had a strong showing at the 2007 Ivor Novello Awards, handed out May 23 in London by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in association with the Performing Right Society (PRS). The Ivors honor British songwriters and composers and their contributions to the music industry Amy Winehouse won Best Contemporary Song for “Rehab,” following up on her 2007…
From News, posted 5.25.07
Concert Promoter Harvey Goldsmith Honored by British Music Industry
U.K. concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith CBE was honored on Oct. 30 with the Music Industry Trusts' Award in a ceremony held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. 2006 Music Industry Trusts' Award recipient Harvey Goldsmith (center) is congratulated by BMI London's Brandon Bakshi and Octopus TV's Andrew…
From News, posted 11.01.06
Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Takes Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted the top European songwriters, composers and publishers at its 2006 London Awards, staged Oct. 3 in the Ballroom of London's Dorchester Hotel. In addition to honoring the past year's most-played songs on U.S. radio and television, the gala dinner and awards ceremony also recognized Kinks frontman and legendary songwriter Ray Davies (PRS) as a BMI Icon for his "enduring influence on generations of music makers."…
From News, posted 10.03.06
Kill Hannah
Mat Devine (vocals, guitar) Dan Wiese (guitars) Jon Radtke (guitars) Greg Corner (bass) “And I’m not running anymore, I’ll stand to face it all, I’ll fight for every breath/Until there’s nothing left of us“ “Believer” by Kill Hannah A title could not be more apropos. Until There’s Nothing Left of Us, the latest offering from Kill Hannah, defines the blue-collar work ethic…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.02.06
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…
From News, posted 7.23.06
Sylvia Tosun
One of the brightest up-and-coming stars in the pop music firmament, Sylvia Tosun is an independent singer/songwriter who is earning heaps of praise for her ambitious music and historic performances. That's right — historic. Tosun recently returned from Beijing, China where she performed at the first ever concert at the Great Wall, entitled "Wall of Hope." Known for her multi-lingual skills, Tosun…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.02.05
Sylvia Tosun Named BMI’s Abe Olman Scholarship Recipient
BMI songwriter Sylvia Tosun has been named one of this year's recipients of the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Abe Olman Scholarship for Excellence in Songwriting. The scholarship, presented each year at the kick-off event to the SHOF induction ceremony, honors five gifted young composers and lyricists from songwriter programs sponsored by BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, SGA and the SHOF itself.
From News, posted 6.20.05
Soul-Stirring Sounds Score for The Holmes Brothers
There are few better testaments to the value of faith, perseverance and sticking to your musical guns than The Holmes Brothers, whose rhythm & blues music reminds contemporary listeners of the universality and musical breadth of the venerable style. The core members of the group - brothers Wendell (guitar and vocals) and Sherman Holmes (bass and vocals), and Poppy Dixon (drums and vocals) - have been…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.03.05
BMI Sponsors 2004 Woodstock Film Festival
BMI was once again a sponsor at this year's Woodstock Film Festival, held October 13-17 in Woodstock, NY and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck and Hunter. BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Relations, moderated a film music panel at the fifth annual event, where panelists discussed the composer/director relationship, the ins and outs of film scoring, music supervision and licensing.
From News, posted 12.06.04
BT
Credited with pioneering the hallucinogenic electronic sound known as “trance,” Brian “BT” Transeau is renowned worldwide for his unique solo artistry. But lately the songwriter, producer and film-score composer has emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most potent behind-the-scenes forces. Whether crafting succulent pop hooks for *NSYNC, composing intricate scores with 80-piece orchestras for films like The Fast and the Furious…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.04
British Music Industry Honors Peter Gabriel
British pop singer Peter Gabriel (PRS) was honored on November 1 with the Music Industry Trusts' Award in a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. It was presented by Richard Branson, who signed Gabriel to his then-label Virgin Records in the 1970s. Peter Gabriel…
From News, posted 11.08.04
Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Norah Jones Top Grammy Nominees List
BMI songwriter/artists Sheryl Crow, Eminem and Norah Jones lead the list of nominees for this year's Grammy Awards with five nods each. Nominees were announced today (1/7) at a press conference at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 45th Grammy Awards will be held on February 23 at the Garden, and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 (ET/PT).
From News, posted 1.06.03
Jeffrey Gaines
For singer/songwriter Jeffrey Gaines, the connection his music makes with his listeners is of paramount importance. "I make records just so I can tour and get to the audience," he explains. In fact, he says his new album, Always Be, "is made up of love songs to the live gig - they're love songs to the audience and the exchange that we have." That bond…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.07.01
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