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BMI is thrilled to congratulate our Academy Award winners Ludwig Göransson, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, who each took home their first Oscar last night in Hollywood: Göransson for his score to Black Panther, and Gaga, Ronson and Wyatt for their original song, “Shallow,” from A Star is…
BMI Congratulates its 2019 Oscar Nominees
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, the 91st Academy Awards will decide the winners of this year’s Oscars, and several talented BMI composers are positioned to take home the coveted statues. In addition to those receiving their first Oscar recognition, veteran nominees include Alexandre Desplat (10 nods with 2 wins for…
Alan Silvestri Receives BMI Icon Award at 2017 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards
BMI proudly held its 2017 Film, TV & Visual Media Awards last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony was hosted by BMI Vice President, Film, TV & Visual Media Relations, Doreen Ringer-Ross and BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill, who honored celebrated composer Alan…
BMI Brings Superhero Composers to Comic-Con
BMI and White Bear PR highlighted some of the music from DC and Marvel’s most anticipated film and TV shows at Comic-Con on Friday, July 22, in San Diego. The duo’s panel entitled “I Love That Song! Composing, Scoring, and Singing Superhero Style,” brought together an all-star line-up of renowned…
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…
BMI Composers Share Scoring Insight at Coffee Talk and Attend Screenings of Scored Films During L.A. Film Festival
Broadcast Music, Inc. once again sponsored its annual “Coffee Talk” discussion on June 15, 2014, during the 20th edition of the Los Angeles Film Festival. The event, presented by Film Independent, each year showcases new American and international cinema and provides the movie-loving public with access to some of the most…
Watch Interviews with Top Music Creators
BMI’s annual award shows honor the year’s best in every genre, attracting and celebrating the world’s preeminent songwriters, composers, and superstars. At each ceremony, BMI captures red carpet interviews, which are now available for viewing exclusively on bmi.com. To watch one-on-one chats with a-listers including Colbie Caillat, Taylor Swift, Michael…
BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music
David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire…
SCL and BMI Celebrate Awards Season with Film Screenings
To toast hard work and engage the industry during the current awards season, the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) and BMI recently hosted numerous screenings of critically acclaimed films. The events featured Q&A sessions with each project’s composer, along with the director and industry executives. The screenings are open…
YMF Honors Richard and Elizabeth Sherman
The Young Musicians Foundations (YMF) honored BMI songwriter Richard M. Sherman (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book) and his wife Elizabeth Sherman with their prestigious Magic Baton award at the organization’s 54th Annual Gala Benefit, which also honored composer Tom Hormel. Past Magic Baton award recipient and…
John Ottman: John Ottman Interview - The 2009 BMI Film/TV Awards
Captured at BMI Film TV Awards 2009