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BMI and Sundance Institute Film Music Program Host Composers Lab in Los Angeles
It was a full house at the Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles this past Saturday, May 18, when the Sundance Institute Film Music Program and Broadcast Music, Inc. co-hosted the annual Composers Lab: LA event. A condensed version of the Sundance Institute Film Music Program’s summer Lab - which is held annually at the Sundance Resort in Utah - the Composers Lab: LA offers a new opportunity for aspiring…
From News, posted 5.24.13
The May 2013 Issue of BMI MusicWorld is Online Now!
The new issue features: 10 Questions With Ali Dee 10 Questions With Alan and Anna Rose Menken Creating Tomorrow’s Music Rights Management Today 7 Ways to Get an Artist to Cut Your Song 2013 BMI Pop Awards 2013 BMI Film & TV Awards 2013 Billboard Latin Awards And more! Read it now!
From News, posted 5.24.13
10 Questions With Alan and Anna Rose Menken
“There is nothing more awkward than going to a karaoke bar and hearing drunk chicks sing ‘A Whole New World,’” Anna Rose Menken reveals, referring to her father’s megahit from Aladdin, on a crisp evening late in March. Cutting gamely through the din of a hotel bar in Manhattan’s Union Square, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter, who performs under simply “Anna Rose," explains the paradox of being…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.22.13
7 Ways to Get an Artist to Cut Your Song
When you’re starting out as a songwriter, a common scenario is that something in your life moves you to the point where you’re inspired to write about it, and thus, your song is born. This may still be the case - and on some level, I hope so - but if you’re hoping that someone other than you will record your song, here are some essential strategies to keep in…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.22.13
10 Questions With Ali Dee
The first thing one notices when meeting Ali Dee Theodore, 42, who goes by Ali Dee, is his intense charisma and the passion and drive he has for his work, which involves running his highly successful business, DeeTown Entertainment, a one-stop-shop music factory. Behind closed doors in his high-tech suite of production studios are writers, producers, musicians, artists and engineers crafting diverse music for blockbuster films…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.22.13
BMI Remembers Zach Sobiech and his Inspirational Legacy
Broadcast Music, Inc. mourns the loss of Zach Sobiech, the inspirational young BMI songwriter who passed away at the age of 18, on May 20, 2013, after a battle with osteosarcoma. Diagnosed at 14, Zach turned to music to express himself. His inspirational song “Clouds,” which has received more than 4 million views on YouTube, was a poignant way for him to say good-bye to his friends and family.…
From News, posted 5.22.13
BMI Writers Receive 57% of Americana Honors & Awards Nods
Nominations for the 2013 Americana Honors & Awards have Broadcast Music, Inc. writers out in front with 57 percent of the tally. The winners will be revealed live at the annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on September 18, 2013. The show will also air live on AXS TV. Here is a list of the BMI Nominees: ALBUM OF THE YEAR…
From News, posted 5.21.13
#1 Song “I Drive Your Truck” Inspired by Army Dad’s Moving Story
Broadcast Music, Inc. songwriter, Connie Harrington, was listening to a public radio program when she happened to hear a story about a father remembering his son, killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Harrington was so moved by the dad who coped with his grief by driving his son’s truck, that she brought the idea into a co-writing session with Jimmy Yeary and
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI Members Receive 25% Discount to 2013 New Music Seminar
As part of Broadcast Music, Inc.'s sponsorship of the 2013 New Music Seminar to be held in New York City, June 9-11, 2013, BMI members will receive a 25% discount off registration! This seminar is a great opportunity to network and form new contacts within the music industry, and will feature more than 150 leaders speaking on topics from music publishing to booking agents to independent labels and more. In…
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI to Participate in World Creators Summit Representing Songwriting Community
Broadcast Music, Inc. will once again be taking part in the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) World Creators Summit on June 4-5, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The global conference, entitled "Create, Connect, Respect," will highlight nearly 100 expert speakers on panels centering around copyright law and intellectual property rights in the digital age. Included in the lineup will be a panel on Compulsory vs. Direct Licensing…
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI’s NYU Panel Educates on the Business of Songwriting
Broadcast Music, Inc. highlighted its commitment to education and support of songwriters with its panel, "BMI Presents Music 101: Songwriting,” held May 9 at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York. The panel, open to all but curated for New York University students, was moderated by entertainment attorney, David Beame, and featured insightful commentary on the business of songwriting from manager Tanya L. Brown, BMI songwriter Jared Cotter,…
From News, posted 5.21.13
Photos of the Month: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Rap Icons Public Enemy, along with Albert King and Lou Adler, are among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Induction Ceremony will be aired on HBO on Thursday, May 18. Pictured is Public Enemy playing an electrifying set at the SXSW "BMI Presents” showcase in 2007.
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.13
Photos of the Month: Allen Stone Rocks the California Restaurant Association
For the second year in a row, BMI teamed up with the California Restaurant Association for “Rock N’ Restaurants,” a night of entertainment in conjunction with the CRA Lobby Day on April 9 at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento. CRA members and staff, as well as state legislators, were treated to a performance by ATO Recording Artist and BMI singer-songwriter Allen Stone. Stone entertained the crowd performing songs from…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.13
Creating Tomorrow’s Music Rights Management Today
With online music performance counts showing a 45 percent increase in 2012, keeping up with billions of performances across all business sectors requires forethought and constant innovation. So how does Broadcast Music, Inc. plan to update its Business Process Management systems? By having set the groundwork to evaluate our strategy, processes and technology before this digital surge began. As a result, BMI’s Information Services Group was recently recognized for the…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.13
BMI Bulletin Board: May 2013
BMI Bulletin Board: Workshops, festival, conference and contest opportunities for songwriters and composers. WORKSHOPS Jason Blume Songwriting Workshop: Nashville BMI’s popular Songwriters’ Workshop Series in Nashville is held monthly under the tutelage of hit songwriter and best-selling author Jason Blume. When: July 23, August 27, September 10, 2013, (and more!) 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where: BMI’s Nashville…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.13
BMI Partners With the 2013 Latin Mixx Conference in Multiple U.S. Cities
For the third year, BMI is sponsoring the Latin Mixx Conference as the event expands from its original base of New York City to key cities Miami, San Antonio and Los Angeles via its "Latin Re:Mixx Mixxer Series Presented by Ford." The events will bring together some of the most influential industry representatives, and will help attendees dive into each city's rich and dynamic Latin music and culture. Launched in…
From News, posted 5.17.13
BMI Members Sweep Blues Music Awards
The Blues Music Awards ceremony was held on May 9, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn., and Broadcast Music, Inc. is proud to represent the majority of winners, who claimed 79 percent of this year’s awards. Sponsored by the Blues Foundation, the show, which featured all of the nominees, never once let up in the infectious excitement it brought to the crowd, as blues enthusiasts, and even those new to the genre,…
From News, posted 5.17.13
Come Join the Ride at BMI’s Tailgate Party During the CMA Music Festival
The second annual BMI Tailgate Party at LP Field will showcase a top-notch lineup of country music’s best emerging bands, continuing Broadcast Music, Inc.’s support of songwriters as they find their way to success in the industry. Touted as the “Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience,” the 2013 CMA Music Festival will take over downtown Nashville on June 6-9, 2013. Last year’s BMI Tailgate Party headliners, Florida Georgia Line, became the…
From News, posted 5.16.13
Cliff Martinez and Top Composers Honored at the 2013 BMI Film & TV Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & TV Awards, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 15, 2013. Renowned composer Cliff Martinez received BMI’s Richard Kirk Award for his significant contributions to the realm of film and television music. Known…
From News, posted 5.16.13
Adam Levine and Top Songwriters Honored at 61st Annual BMI Pop Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. was proud to honor the songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most performed pop songs at the 61st annual BMI Pop Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 14, 2013. International superstar Adam Levine received the BMI President’s Award in recognition of his profound influence on the entertainment industry. As the 2013 President’s Award recipient, Levine joins an elite list…
From News, posted 5.15.13
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