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London’s BMI/Hit Sheet Series Caps Off Successful 2008
The final 2008 edition of BMI/Hit Sheet night in London drew more than 200 fans and industry executives to Cobden Club in Notting Hill on Wednesday, November 26. Performers included country-tinged roots band RedSkyJuly, fronted by singer-songwriters Shellie Poole & Charity; buzz-magnets the Alex Root Band; and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lou Cowell. The stout lineup also prompted current trend-shaping artists to join the audience, including Norwegian songwriter Ina Wroldsen, whose compositions…
From News, posted 12.10.08
BMI & Hit Sheet Continue Showcase Series for Budding Performers
On October 29 at the Cobden Club in West London, BMI and the U.K.’s Hit Sheet magazine presented another installment of their monthly showcase series designed to give the finest unsigned, breaking and established singer/songwriters the opportunity to perform for key industry executives. This recent showcase featured Steve Stapley, Laura Critchley, Nell Bryden, and Hamfatter and
From News, posted 11.11.08
Jay Sean and Cash Money Make Music Together
BMI songwriter Jay Sean (PRS) recently signed to U.S. record label Cash Money Records, home to BMI songwriter and artist Lil Wayne. The agreement sees Cash Money Records licensing Jay Sean’s recent album, My Own Way, from Jayded Records for release in America. Jay’s forthcoming albums will be released on Cash Money Records. Jay received a BMI Pop Award at the 2008 BMI London Awards for “Deal…
From News, posted 11.04.08
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
2008 BMI London Awards Winning Songs
The Robert S. Musel Award IRREPLACEABLE Amund Bjørklund (TONO) Espen Lind (TONO) Ne-Yo EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Stellar Songs Ltd. (PRS) Beyoncé College Song DASHBOARD Johnny Marr (PRS) Tom "King Sour" Peloso Joe Plummer Chrysalis Music Ltd. (PRS) Modest Mouse Dance Award BEAUTIFUL LIAR Ian Dench (PRS) Amanda Ghost (PRS) Bucks Music Group Ltd. (PRS) EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS) Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS)…
From News, posted 10.07.08
BMI Brings on the Hits for Latest London Showcase
Along with the U.K.'s Hit Sheet magazine, BMI's London office presented the latest edition of its monthly showcase series September 25 at the Cobden Club in West London. The series, designed to give the finest unsigned, breaking and established singer/songwriters the opportunity to perform for key industry executives, featured an eclectic team of artists including Andy Fleet, girl-band Stonefoxx, Bo Pepper…
From News, posted 10.02.08
BMI Reminisces with Rutherford in London
Brandon Bakshi recently caught up with Mike Rutherford (PRS) of Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics fame at an industry event September 26 in West London. Rutherford's prodigious career spans more than 30 years and includes high profile work as a songwriter, guitarist and bass player. Rutherford not only co-founded Genesis, a band that went on to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide,…
From News, posted 10.02.08
U.K.’s Clearlake Making Waves on This Side of the Pond
Domino Records recording artists Clearlake headlined the last BMI and Club Fandango gig of 2006 at the Borderline in London. The showcase was also supported by BBC 6 Music. Pictured after the show are BMI London’s Nick Robinson with Clearlake band members Jim Briffett,…
From News, posted 1.05.07
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
Christine McVie Honored With Gold Badge Award
Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie was among the honorees at the 33rd Annual Gold Badge Awards presented by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. The gala luncheon, sponsored by the U.K.'s Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS), was held Oct. 25 at the Savoy Hotel in London. …
From News, posted 10.30.06
BMI and Club Fandango Rock the Borderline
BMI's London office was delighted to host one of the first gigs by new A&M/Universal signings The Hours at the October installment of its "At The Borderline" showcase series, co-sponsored by promoters Club Fandango. BMI London's Nick Robinson (center) hangs out with Ant Genn and Martin Slattery…
From News, posted 10.24.06
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Composers Receive BMI Film/TV Awards
Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant of U.K. act Psapp were delighted to receive BMI Film & Television Awards for the second year running for their theme song to the hit ABC primetime show Grey's Anatomy. Clasmann and Durant, who were unable to attend the recent BMI London Awards ceremony, were presented with their BMI Crystals outside their London studio by BMI's Nick Robinson.
From News, posted 10.20.06
BMI Workshop Members to Showcase New Musicals at Cardiff Festival
Congratulations to BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop members David Arthur, Jeffrey Lodin, David Spencer, Daniel S. Aquisto, Sammy Buck and William G. Squier, who are among the composers, lyricists and librettists chosen to showcase their new works at the 2006 Cardiff International Festival of Musical Theatre. This unique event takes place Nov. 3-5 in the city of Cardiff in the south of Wales. …
From News, posted 8.22.06
BMI London Wakes up Early for Morning Tee Time
BMI London marked one of the hottest days of the year on June 23 with some hot golfing competition at the first annual BMI Golf Morning to aid the Prince's Trust . Eight teams of two competitors battled it out at the RAC Club in Epsom on the Coronation Golf Course.
From News, posted 8.01.05
Ivor Novello Awards Honor BMI Songwriters
Some of BMI's biggest British songwriters and composers were among the winners at the 50th annual Ivor Novello Awards presented on May 26 by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in Association with the Performing Right Society at the Grosvenor House in London. The Ivor Novello Awards honor British songwriters and composers and their contributions to the music industry.
From News, posted 6.07.05
Songwriter Oliver Cheatham Visits BMI London
Songwriter/artist Oliver Cheatham stopped by the BMI London office recently to pick up and activate his BMI Card, an ATM/debit card that allows songwriters to access their BMI royalties directly from a special account. Songwriter Oliver Cheatham (left) is greeted by BMI's Brandon…
From News, posted 3.09.05
DJ Tiësto Takes Central Park Stage
International DJ/producer Tiësto, who was in New York for the recent Billboard Dance Music Summit, met up with BMI executives after his performance in Central Park. Voted twice as the #1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine, Tiësto performed live at the opening ceremony of 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, the first DJ to ever do so. His forthcoming album Parade of the Athletes…
From News, posted 9.22.04
Kashmir Klub and BMI Link for March 28 Webcast
The Kashmir Klub, in conjunction with BMI, continues its ongoing talent showcase webcasts with the third installment set for Tuesday, March 28. Webcasting a monthly showcase of BMI writers and artists live from the heart of London to the rest of the world, the Kashmir and BMI will present Sam Semple, Catherine Tran, Lindsey Thompson, Chris Helme and Colin Verncombe.
From News, posted 3.26.00
Kashmir Klub and BMI Link for February 22 Webcast
FEBRUARY 17, 2000 -- The Kashmir Klub, in conjuction with BMI, continues its ongoing talent showcase webcasts with the second installment set for Tuesday, February 22. Webcasting a monthly showcase of BMI writers and artists live from the heart of London to the rest of the world, the Kashmir and BMI will present Peter Byrne, Chip & Dave, Kate Havnevik, Clare Tompkinson and The Cheeksters, an act from Nashville in…
From News, posted 2.09.00
Kashmir Klub and BMI Link for Webcast Showcases
The Kashmir Klub, in conjuction with BMI, has announced plans to webcast a monthly showcase of BMI writers and artists live from the heart of London to the rest of the world. Kicking off at the Kashmir Klub on Tuesday, January 25, the first webcast (http://www.kashmirklub.com)will feature writer/performers Marie Claire D'Ubaldo (whose writing credits include Celine Dion's "Falling Into You" and Robert Mile's "One And One") and ex-Black front…
From News, posted 1.24.00
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