Distribution Letter

January 2012


Dear Songwriter, Composer and Publisher:

I hope you had a joyful holiday season and I wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy New Year.

One year ago this month, BMI launched BMI Live, an innovative program that enables performing songwriters to register their concerts and set lists online for royalty payments.  I am pleased to report that during its first 12 months of operation, BMI Live has served thousands of songwriters, many of whom have received their first performing right royalties from any source through this exciting program.  BMI Live is available both online and via iPhones and Android-based mobile devices, allowing writers to upload their set lists while on the road.  Detailed information on all aspects of this program can be found in our extensive FAQ.

Please note that in addition to your regular quarterly royalties, this distribution includes retroactive payments that result from the resolution of negotiations with licensees and/or the receipt of previously unavailable data.  Included in this distribution are payments from American Movie Classics, Fuse TV and the Women’s Entertainment Network covering the period from 2000 through 2010; Hallmark and IFC covering the period from 2001 through 2010; and TV One covering the period from 2004 through 2010.

If you have previously received radio royalties from Canadian performing right society SOCAN, you may be eligible to receive a share of retroactive royalty payments resulting from a recent agreement between SOCAN and radio broadcasters in Canada. If you are eligible to receive these funds, you will see a “Retro Payment” from SOCAN noted at the top of the International section of your royalty statement.

I’d like to remind you that you can avoid any delay in receiving royalty payments totaling $2.00 or more by signing up for either Direct Deposit to your bank account or “The Card,” which allows songwriters and composers who do not currently have a bank account to enjoy the advantages of an ATM card for access to their BMI royalties.  Both Direct Deposit and “The Card” offer instant access to your royalty payments without the worry of waiting for checks to arrive, cashing them or misplacing them.  You can sign up for Direct Deposit online at bmi.com, where applications for The Card are also available.

Our congratulations go to Kanye West, Adele, the Foo Fighters and all those nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 12 in Los Angeles.

Once again, my best to you for the New Year.

Sincerely,

Signed Del Bryant
Del Bryant
President
Chief Executive Officer

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