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BMI is once again proud to congratulate its many composers who have been honored with nominations for this year’s World Soundtrack Awards. Additional nominations are expected to be announced in September. The winners will be announced at the 23rd edition of the World Soundtrack Awards on October 21 at the…
BMI Congratulates its 2023 Emmy Nominees
On Wednesday, nominations for the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards were announced, and BMI is proud to share that many of its talented composers and songwriters were singled out for their exceptional work. The Creative Arts ceremonies will be held on September 9 and September 10, and will be broadcast…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With BMI
September 15 marks the beginning of a month-long recognition of the rich history and important contributions Latinos have made to American society and culture. What started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 grew into a month-long observation in the late ’80s. “Nurtured by their rich…
Top Latin Songwriters Honored at 20th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
BMI is proud to announce the songwriters and publishers who were honored for Latin music’s most-performed songs on U.S. radio and television at the 20th annual BMI Latin Music Awards at the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas on March 21, 2013. Legendary Regional Mexican group Banda el Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga…
Banda El Recodo To Be Named Icon at BMI Latin Awards
Banda El Recodo will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 20th annual BMI Latin Awards on March 21 at the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas. The private ceremony, hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Delia Orjuela, BMI Vice President, Latin Music, will also celebrate the Latin…
BMI’s Ray Yee Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Film/TV Relations
BMI is pleased to announce the promotion of Ray Yee to Assistant Vice President, Film/TV Relations. Mr. Yee previously served as Executive Director, Film/TV Relations and will continue reporting to Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President, Film/TV Relations in BMI’s Los Angeles office. In his expanded position at the performing rights…
BMI Delves into “Surviving As A Composer” at 2012 Billboard/The Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference
BMI hosted the “Surviving as a Composer” panel at the Billboard/The Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference on October 24-25 at the W Hotel in Hollywood, CA. Moderated by BMI’s Assistant Vice President, Film/TV Relations, Ray Yee, the panel featured Tyler Bates, BMI Composer; iZler, BMI Composer; Evyen Klean,…
BMI Composers Take Top Nods for 2012 Emmys
BMI composers overwhelmed the music categories of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, announced recently. From Blake Neely, Theodore Shapiro and Gustavo Santaolalla, to David Arnold, Javier Navarrete, Tony Morales, Rob Mathes and other marquee names, the tremendous strength of BMI’s unmatched roster of television composers was on full display.…
BT, Moby and Oscar-Winning Composer Gustavo Santaolalla to Speak at BMI’s Coffee Talk
Panel Slated for June 26 during LA Film Festival BMI has announced details surrounding its 7th annual “Coffee Talk” panel, slated for Saturday, July 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the LA Film Festival at Regal Cinemas, L.A. LIVE, Stadium 14 (1000 W. Olympic Blvd.). Moderated by Doreen Ringer…
Puya Reclaims Puerto Rican Heritage
Ramon Ortiz is going back to his roots. The leader and guitarist of famed Latin metal group Puya is not only reuniting with his band members after 6 years: He is infusing his compositions with more Puerto Rican flavour than ever. In the late 80s, many young musicians in Puerto…
Café Tacuba: Cafe Tacuba Interview - The 2008 BMI Latin Awards
Captured at BMI Latin Awards 2008