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BMI Congratulates its 2023 GRAMMY Award Winners

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From News, posted 2.06.23. It was an incredible evening for BMI affiliates who made a strong showing at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The dynamic night of song and celebration was the culmination of GRAMMY weekend, where several awards were presented prior to the broadcast… Read more...


BMI Congratulates Its Winning Songwriters at the 2020 BET Awards

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From News, posted 6.29.20. BMI songwriters made a strong showing, Sunday night, at the 2020 BET Awards, with several of our affiliates claiming major awards for their tremendous contributions over the last year. While BET made the celebration virtual in light of the pandemic, this year’s event — celebrating not only twenty years of the… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2020 GRAMMY Winners

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From News, posted 1.27.20. During a star-studded celebration of the most popular and impactful music from the past year, many BMI affiliates were singled out for their achievements at the Recording Academy’s 62nd GRAMMY Awards, held last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Among the multiple-award winners came Lizzo, who, after opening the… Read more...


The Movie-Goers Guide to Composer Brian Tyler

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From MusicWorld, posted 4.07.16. If there’s such a thing as a rock star composer, Brian Tyler is certainly it. Tyler has scored some of the biggest box office hits of all time and gained legions of fans – some of whom will see him play at London’s Royal Festival Hall with the Philharmonia Orchestra in… Read more...


Photos of the Month: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

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From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.13. Rap Icons Public Enemy, along with Albert King and Lou Adler, are among this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Induction Ceremony will be aired on HBO on Thursday, May 18. Pictured is Public Enemy playing an electrifying set at the SXSW ”BMI Presents” showcase in 2007. Read more...


BMI Members Albert King, Public Enemy, and Lou Adler to be inducted into Rock Hall

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From News, posted 12.13.12. Legendary bluesman Albert King, Hip-Hop icons Public Enemy, and Lou Adler, co-writer of mega hits “What a Wonderful World” and “Poor Side of Town,” will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 18,… Read more...


BMI @ SXSW: 25 Years and Counting

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From News, posted 1.19.11. In 1986, BMI found a kindred spirit in a baby music festival with big ideas. 25 years later, the SXSW Music and Media Conference sets the industry standard, and anchor sponsor BMI is still one of the festival’s most dedicated supporters. At its core, SXSW’s and BMI’s relationship is one of… Read more...


BT, Moby and Oscar-Winning Composer Gustavo Santaolalla to Speak at BMI’s Coffee Talk

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From News, posted 6.14.10. 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 Ross,… Read more...


Vladimir Dotel, In Another Tone

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From MusicWorld, posted 5.18.10. Vladimir Dotel, leader of the tropical urban group Ilegales, knows a bit about reinvention. As a young rapper in the late ‘80s in Santo Domingo, he quickly realized that hip-hop did not have much commercial potential in the Dominican Republic. He started experimenting with meringue and house, and penned a catchy… Read more...


George Clinton to Become BMI Icon at Urban Music Awards

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From News, posted 7.28.09. Ceremony Slated for Sept. 10 in New York Funk originator George Clinton will be named a BMI Icon at the organization’s annual Urban Awards ceremony Thursday, September 10. Staged at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, the event… Read more...


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