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BMI is proud to celebrate its 37th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards, saluting the top-performing composers in film, TV and visual media of the previous year. The honorees were announced today across BMI’s social media and digital platforms, featuring a selection of notable composers and multiple award winners,…
BMI Indie Spotlight: Willa Amai
At nine years old, Willa Amai began her journey writing songs about heartbreaks she had yet to experience, losses she had never felt, and social injustices that she didn’t even know existed. Eclectically inspired by artists like Regina Spektor and the creators behind the poetry books her parents read to…
BMI Congratulates its World Soundtrack Award Nominees
The nominees for this year’s World Soundtrack Awards have been announced, with several BMI-affiliated composers in the running for the prestigious accolades. This year, Alexandre Desplat, who is also up for Film Composer of the Year and holds the record for most wins in that category, is the event’s Guest…
BMI Celebrates its Top Composers at 36th Annual BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
BMI announced its 36th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards celebrating the top-performing composers in film, TV and visual media of the previous year. The honorees were revealed across BMI’s social media and digital platforms, which features a selection of notable composers including multiple award winners Tyler Bates, Hildur…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Guild of Music Supervisors Award Nominees
The Guild of Music Supervisors has announced its nominees for their 2020 awards, to be held February 6 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. This year, the annual event marks the tenth anniversary of the GMS. Here is the list of BMI nominees. Congratulations to all! BEST SONG WRITTEN…
John Williams Honored With Special Award at 34th Annual BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
BMI proudly held its 34th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The private ceremony was hosted by Vice President Creative – Film, TV & Visual Media, Doreen Ringer-Ross and BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill, who honored prolific…
Composer James Newton Howard Honored as BMI Icon at 2016 Film/TV Awards
BMI proudly presented its Icon Award to music creator James Newton Howard at the Company’s annual Film/TV Awards, held last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The ceremony was hosted by BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations, Doreen Ringer-Ross, and BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill, who…
Indie Spotlight: Susy Sun
With influences ranging from Chopin to Regina Spektor to Elton John, Susy Sun makes indie chic pop with a classical piano influence. But her music is as pretty as it is deep. An introspective soul and the only artist among her five siblings, Susy is constantly exploring questions…
Oscar-Winning Composer Alexandre Desplat Honored as BMI Icon at 2015 Film/TV Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. named Alexandre Desplat a BMI Icon at the Company’s annual Film/TV Awards last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The award is bestowed upon composers who have made significant contributions to the realm of film and television music. The invitation-only ceremony also saluted…
GRAMMY Nods Showcase Depth of BMI Roster
The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards are less than two weeks away and the dozens of BMI affiliates nominated are well positioned for a huge evening. Rapidly ascendant newcomers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis snagged an impressive seven nods, including Album of the Year for The Heist, Song of the Year and…