Music Modernization Act Five Years Later: Congress Holds Hearing to Examine its Impact
Read the joint letter BMI and ASCAP submitted for the hearing record. Read more...
BMI Wins Favorable Ruling Against RMLC’s Attempted Joint Rate Court Proceeding
RMLC Continues Effort to Deny Songwriters Fair Compensation and Files Appeal Read more...
BMI Wins Massive Victory for Songwriters, Composers & Publishers for Live Concert Rates
In a decision that ends decades of below-market rates for songwriters, composers and publishers in the live concert industry, the Honorable Louis L. Stanton of the Southern District of New York today issued a decision in favor of BMI in its rate court dispute with Live Nation, AEG and the North… Read more...
An Important Company Update from Mike O’Neill
Today, BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill announced exciting and transformational news about the future of the company. Below is a note that was sent to BMI affiliates describing the company’s decision to change its business model from operating on a not-for-profit making basis to for-profit, and the benefits to our… Read more...
Songs for Change: BMI Songwriters Call For Action
With the movement for racial justice and equality sweeping the country, BMI songwriters are picking up their pens and calling for much-needed change through their music. Issues of social justice, racial equity, tolerance and beyond are being highlighted in powerful songs that are shining a light on what’s happening and resonating… Read more...
A Resource Guide to Help Take Action, Create Change, and Support Emotional and Mental Health
BMI’s open-door policy means more than just supporting different genres of music. It means giving everyone the chance to use their unique voice and join together with others to be heard and create change. At this point in our history, that openness is crucial to share ideas, learn how to connect… Read more...
President Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package: What it Means for Music Creators
Today, President Biden signed the sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, offering support to many individuals economically impacted by the pandemic, including music creators, copyright owners, and other small businesses. This vital legislation includes the following provisions that can help the creative community:… Read more...
An Open Letter from ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews and BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill in Response to the DOJ Closing Statement on the ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees
Two years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would conduct a review of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees to determine if they still served their intended purpose. Today, the DOJ has formally closed its review and will take no action to modify or terminate the decrees… Read more...
Congress Approves New COVID Relief Package: What it Means for Music Creators
Update: On Sunday, December 27, President Trump signed into law this new pandemic relief package. On Monday evening, Congress voted to approve a $900 billion relief package designed to aid small businesses, unemployed Americans, health care workers, and many others impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This bipartisan legislation also includes several… Read more...
ASCAP & BMI Launch Songview, a Comprehensive Data Resource for Music Users
Groundbreaking collaboration provides detailed copyright information for more than 20 million songs, including reconciled ownership shares, offering greater transparency for the industry Read more...