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BMI Congratulates its 2023 Oscar Nominees

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From News, posted 1.24.23. BMI is once again very proud to congratulate our composers and songwriters who have been nominated for Academy Awards in this year’s categories for Best Original Score and Best Original Song. Oscar winners will be announced on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and televised live on ABC.… Read more...


BMI Indie Spotlight: Sherwyn

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From News, posted 1.26.21. Sherwyn is an artist and producer putting his own spin on funk and rock and roll. The Nashville-bred, Los Angeles-based talent has produced for artists like Mac Miller, Duckwrth, HONNE, and Teddy Swims, and is now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with an undeniable flair. So far, he… Read more...


Healing & Renewal: A Conversation with Kathryn Bostic

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From News, posted 4.14.20. As a seasoned composer for multiple media, an accomplished singer/songwriter and a performer, Kathryn Bostic has cultivated a rich and varied career as a versatile musician that is punctuated by her drive to create and share. She has earned numerous awards and fellowships for her work, including the Sundance Time Warner… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2019 GRAMMY Nominees

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From News, posted 12.13.18. BMI is exceptionally proud to congratulate its many affiliates nominated for awards by the Recording Academy at the 61st GRAMMY Awards, scheduled to be held on February 10, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Nominations for the music industry’s most prestigious accolades were announced on December 7. In the… Read more...


BMI Composer Kathryn Bostic’s ‘The August Wilson Symphony’ Heralded by PSO

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From News, posted 1.30.18. On January 20, 2018, the GRAMMY-winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of also GRAMMY-winning BMI composer/conductor Lucas Richman, triumphantly premiered BMI composer Kathryn Bostic’s magnificent work, The August Wilson Symphony. The symphony, which consists of five movements, was inspired by poems and the ten plays of renowned playwright, August Wilson,… Read more...


BMI Members Sweep 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards

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From News, posted 6.04.13. The 58th annual Drama Desk Awards were held on May 19, 2013, at Town Hall in New York City. Congratulations go out to BMI members David Byrne for Outstanding Music in “Here Lies Love,” Tim Minchin for Outstanding Lyrics in “Matilda,” and Billy Porter for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for… Read more...


BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music

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From News, posted 5.21.09. 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 Hotel… Read more...


Key West Songwriters Festival Slated for April 29 – May 3

From News, posted 2.05.09. The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will invade the venues of its paradisiacal namesake April 29 through May 3, 2009, offering eclectic show lineups that introduce crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. The festival features more than 100 top songwriters and revolves around five days and… Read more...


2008 BMI Film/TV Awards

From News, posted 5.22.08. The Top-Grossing Films, Top-Rated Prime-Time Network Television Series, Highest-Ranking Cable Network Programs and Emmy Award-Winning Composers of 2007 BMI Richard Kirk Award Christopher Young BMI Classic Contribution Award Peter Golub BMI Film Music Awards(alpha by composer) Tyler Bates: Halloween Charlie Clouser: Saw IV Mychael Danna: Surf's Up… Read more...


2007 BMI Pop Awards: Song List

From News, posted 5.16.07. BAD DAY Daniel Powter Song 6 Music Daniel Powter Warner Bros. Records BECAUSE OF YOU David Hodges Ben Moody 12:06 Publishing Dwight Frye Music, Inc. EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. Smellslikemetal Publishing Read more...


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