Recent Licensing News

From News, posted 2.26.20. BMI was a major participant at the 51st Annual Country Radio Seminar (2/19-2/21), showcasing a handful of emerging BMI artists in front of an influential group of radio executives and association partners, as well as paying tribute to an iconic BMI country star. As has become tradition, BMI hosted a dinner… Read more...

From News, posted 2.10.20. BMI joined forces with the Ohio Craft Brewers Association recently to sponsor an evening of great music at Toxic Brew Company in Dayton, featuring BMI singer songwriter Sam James. The special performance was in conjunction with the OCBA’s 6th annual conference and was attended by brewers from across the Buckeye State.… Read more...

From News, posted 2.04.20. BMI helped kick off the Kentucky Guild of Brewers annual conference recently (1/27) by sponsoring a performance from rising BMI country star Hannah Ellis. The Campbellsville, Kentucky native entertained the group of Bluegrass state brewers who were gathered in Lexington to learn about the latest developments and trends in the craft… Read more...

From News, posted 1.30.20. BMI and the RMLC (Radio Music License Committee) have reached an agreement in principle to settle their ongoing rate dispute, entering into a new multi-year deal covering the 2017-2021 period. The new license carries a rate that reflects the strength of BMI’s repertoire and its share of radio spins, which is… Read more...

From News, posted 1.24.20. As has become tradition, BMI Licensing’s Industry Relations Department hosted a special reception recently (1/17) for customers and association partners who made the trip to Crested Butte, Colorado to attend this year’s Mountain High Music Festival presented by Hall of Fame songwriter Dean Dillon and BMI. The evening featured performances by… Read more...

From News, posted 1.09.20. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s annual holiday industry party, held recently (1/6) at the Conrad Washington DC, featured a performance by BMI songwriter Master Gee (Guy O’Brien), founding member of the hip hop pioneer band The Sugarhill Gang.  Master Gee entertained the audience of DC area restaurateurs with a handful… Read more...

From News, posted 12.16.19. BMI teamed up with HospitalityMaine and longtime BMI licensing customer, The Front Porch Restaurant & Piano Bar, recently (12/11) to sponsor a unique charity event at the Ogunquit, Maine landmark to benefit “Inspired Nation,” a youth-oriented non-profit started by BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year Kara DioGuardi. The event, dubbed “The… Read more...

From News, posted 12.10.19. The International Society of Hotel Associations held their winter conference in Austin recently (12/4-12/6) and BMI was there to help attendees understand why the thriving Texas city is considered to be the Live Music Capital of the World. The BMI duo Dawn & Hawkes was the featured musical entertainment at the… Read more...

From News, posted 12.04.19. The 2nd annual CRAzies Awards were held recently at Foxwoods Resorts Casino in Connecticut and BMI was there to help take the event to the next level by providing the musical entertainment at the afterparty held at Shrine nightclub. The CRAzies Awards dinner is hosted by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and… Read more...

From News, posted 12.02.19. BMI brought a rising star to the 2019 Council of State Restaurant Associations annual winter conference held recently in Atlanta. BMI songwriter and Nashville-based recording artist Bren Joy brought his unique R & B/gospel/pop sound to the semi-annual gathering of executives that run the various state restaurant associations. The conference is… Read more...