BMI songwriters took home major trophies at the 2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards last night in Las Vegas, including Luis Miguel’s spectacular win for Album of the Year for ¡México Por Siempre!, along with several other big awards for our affiliates. But the excitement didn’t stop at the acceptance speeches. The night’s… Read more...
BMI Los Angeles and Empire co-hosted a private listening session for Melymel, on November 8. Mélony Redondo – better known for her stage name Melymel – is a songwriter, producer, singer and dancer who has mastered the Latin urban rap genre with hits like “IDGAF” and “Cuando Salimos,” among others. Industry… Read more...
Songwriters often ask, “How do I build relationships in the industry?” This week, BMI’s Creative Team weighs in on where to be, what to say and how to go about trying to meet industry insiders. Tracie Verlinde, Creative, Los Angeles: The concept of networking is often daunting and overwhelming to… Read more...
Rob Simonsen gave insights into his score for the new film The Front Runner during a Q&A that followed a screening of the film by the Society of Composers and Lyricists in Hollywood on November 7. Interviewed by film music journalist Tim Greiving, Simonsen also talked about working with director Jason… Read more...
Emmy award-winning composer Trevor Morris leads scoring session; Noa Beazley wins the 2018 BMI Film Scoring Scholarship Read more...
To celebrate the release of the band’s dynamic new record, The Trip Home, BMI songwriter/producer Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method has been invited to the Clive Davis Theater for a special conversation with The GRAMMY Museum on Thursday, December 13, at 7:30 pm PST, in Los Angeles. In what promises… Read more...
Governor Greg Abbott and BMI today announced that BMI is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State and will open its first creative office in Austin, Texas. The new office, expected to open in early 2019, will allow BMI to work directly with the talented songwriters, composers, publishers and emerging… Read more...
Just in time for Halloween, celebrated BMI film composer and Richard Kirk Award recipient Danny Elfman brought to life his score to Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas for three nights at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl. Conductor John Mauceri led the L.A. Philharmonic live to the beloved Disney motion picture… Read more...
BMI is very proud to congratulate its affiliates who walked away with well-earned trophies from last night’s Latin American Music Awards, which were held at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater and broadcast live on Telemundo. Among the big winners of the evening, CNCO claimed three prominent awards for Favorite Duo or Group,… Read more...
Over the years, Film Fest Gent has become a meeting place for film music composers from all over the world. To consolidate this growing focus on music in cinema, the World Soundtrack Academy was created in 2001, and today maintains a voting membership of 385 professionals throughout the industry. Honored this… Read more...
