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Eclectic Performances Attract Crowds to BMI’s Lollapalooza Stage
Neither torrential rain nor exhaustive heat could keep music enthusiasts from gathering at BMI’s stage during Lollapalooza 2011, held at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago on August 5-7. Performances on the BMI stage kicked off each day at noon, setting the pace at the annual music festival known for its wide-ranging appeal. Festival-goers seeking eclectic lineups and bucolic respite from the temperamental weather flocked to BMI’s stage to soak…
From News, posted 8.09.11
BMI to Provide Springboard to Superstardom at its Lollapalooza Stage August 5-7
BMI is proud to present the performers on its 2011 Lollapalooza stage. Running August 5, 6, and 7 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, IL, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 12:00 p.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Festival-goers seeking an eclectic lineup and a bucolic respite from the Chicago heat flock to the BMI Lollapalooza stage, known for emitting disco-dunked sounds, acoustic…
From News, posted 7.28.11
16 Unforgettable Performances on BMI’s Lollapalooza Stage
The BMI 2010 Lollapalooza stage offered an explosive three-day lineup of performances by 16 must-see, hear-it-first acts. Held August 6-8 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, BMI stage performances kicked off at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace and ultimately, hosting the most memorable moment at the mammoth music festival: During a blazing performance by Semi Precious Weapons, surprise guest and past BMI/Lollapalooza stage performer…
From News, posted 8.11.10
BMI Offers Bold Breakout Performers During Lollapalooza
BMI is proud to present the performers on its 2010 Lollapalooza stage. Running August 6, 7, and 8 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, IL, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. The BMI/Lollapalooza stage, a superstar forecaster, has launched performers such as Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and Eric Church. Providing a…
From News, posted 7.15.10
Billboard and Adweek Present Music and Advertising Conference in Chicago
Billboard magazine will continue its diverse series of educational and networking conferences this year. First up: Billboard has partnered with Adweek to bring the acclaimed Music and Advertising Conference to Chicago this fall, and BMI songwriters, composers and music publishers are encouraged to take advantage of discounted registration. Slated for September 15 and 16 at the Westin Michigan Ave., the event will connect participants with advertising executives who…
From News, posted 6.29.10
John Luther Adams Receives Nemmers Prize in Composition
BMI composer John Luther Adams was named 2010 recipient of the $100,000 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition. The announcement was made recently by the Northwestern University Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music, stewards of the honor made possible through a generous gift from the late Erwin E. Nemmers and Frederic E. Nemmers, who in 1994 enabled the creation of the Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize…
From News, posted 5.07.10
B.B. King, Buddy Guy Look at the Past and Future of the Blues
These days, the blues — the deceptively simple poetry that rose from the field hollers of Southern slavery, propelled by African rhythms, carrying life’s most hopelessly human truths in the sparest of rhyme schemes — is everywhere and nowhere. The veritable DNA of popular music, there is no rock & roll — no punk, no funk, no soul, no metal, no hip-hop, no Motown, no Stax, no Elvis, no Beatles,…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.24.10
NO ID: Godfather of Chicago R&B Still On Top
He possesses what may be the most ironic name in contemporary pop. Over the course of a career spanning nearly 20 years, producer No I.D. has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, including Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jamie Foxx and more. Dubbed “The Godfather of Chicago R&B”—a reference to his pioneering early work with…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.09.09
BMI Stage Performers Announced for 2009 Lollapalooza
BMI boasts a line-up of eclectic, must-see, hear-it-first performers on its 2009 Lollapalooza stage. Running August 7-9 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, IL, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Presenting acts from stateside and abroad, the stage will showcase myriad bluegrass, rock, electro-pop, and singer/songwriter acts. Performers on the BMI Lollapalooza stage range from storytelling…
From News, posted 7.17.09
BMI Sponsors Stage at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza has found a home in Chicago's Grant Park. August 4-6 marked the festival's second year there, featuring a commodious setting and harmoniously diverse line-up that resulted in a decidedly successful event with broad appeal. With an average of 60,000 music lovers attending each day, Lollapalooza 2006 offered a slew of daily musical options, from tot-friendly Kidzapalooza to eight other genre-bending stages, including BMI's stage, which reflected the festival's diversity…
From News, posted 8.20.06
Recent Chicago events
| Aug 7 2011 | Lollapalooza: Chicago |
| Aug 7 2011 | BMI @ Lollapalooza 2011: Chicago |
| Aug 6 2011 | Lollapalooza: Chicago |
| Aug 6 2011 | BMI @ Lollapalooza 2011: Chicago |
| Aug 5 2011 | Lollapalooza: Chicago |
| Jun 25 2011 | MOBfest 2010: Chicago |
| Jun 24 2011 | MOBfest 2010: Chicago |
| Jun 23 2011 | MOBfest 2010: Chicago |
| Sep 16 2010 | Billboard & Adweek - Music & Advertising: Chicago |
| Sep 15 2010 | Billboard & Adweek - Music & Advertising: Chicago |
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