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Between them, BMI composers Frederik Wiedmann and Stephen Barton had already amassed an impressive body of work, having individually composed music for several feature films across multiple genres, animated films and televisions series. The German-born Wiedmann, who won an Emmy for his work on Disney’s All Hail King Julien, has…
BMI Composers Share What’s Unique About SXSW Film Scores
BMI has long been a partner of SXSW to bring the best in music to the renowned festival each year, and 2021 was no exception. In addition to the BMI singer-songwriters who participated during the online event, many BMI composers lent their musical expertise to the films that were spotlighted.…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Daytime Emmy Nominees
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards, with many BMI composers and lyricists in the running for the prestigious trophies. The awards are presented to individuals and programs broadcast between 2:00 am and 6:00 pm, as well as…
“The Character Of Music” Wins Over the Audience at Comic-Con 2019
BMI and White Bear PR brought together a talented group of composers and directors for the “Character of Music” panel at Comic-Con’s 50th anniversary on Friday, July 19, at the San Diego Convention Center. The all-star line-up included renowned BMI composer Tyler Bates (R.U.N) and the director of Cirque du…
BMI and White Bear PR Presents The Character of Music
Ever wonder what goes into creating pulse-pounding action music, emotional character themes, or lush adventurous soundscapes? At this year’s Comic-Con, this panel paired composers with their directors to discuss what creative thinking and conversations happen behind the scenes to develop music for fan favorite projects in film, television. and video…
BMI Composer Frederik Wiedmann’s Music Reaches International Space Station
Emmy-winning BMI composer Frederik Wiedmann’s music is everywhere, including in space. Disney Junior’s Mission Force One, the latest chapter of its acclaimed series Miles from Tomorrowland, with score by Wiedmann, recently presented the first-ever kids program premiere to actual astronauts on board the International Space Station. The episode, entitled “The…
BMI Congratulates its Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Winners
Several BMI affiliates made their way to the top of the winners list for Daytime Creative Arts Emmys on Friday, April 29, as the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored their work in popular shows. The complete list of BMI winners is below. Congratulations to all on jobs…
BMI Celebrates its Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Nominees
On April 29, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor more than 65 craft categories behind the most popular daytime TV shows at the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards to be held at the Westin Bonaventure in LA. Filling the musical categories are several BMI affiliates, who…