August 13, 2025
Intimate Showcases, Sponsored By Shure, Happening In Atlanta, Austin, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York
(NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 13, 2025) – BMI is excited to announce the expansion of its long-standing BMI Acoustic Lounge series across multiple markets in the US and London. The showcases, which provide emerging songwriters with a platform to perform new music, is sponsored by Shure, a global leader in audio technology. The series debuted in Los Angeles in 2005, before being introduced to New York City in 2012 and Nashville in 2024. In addition, the company’s Austin office rebranded its Saxon Songwriters Series to BMI’s Acoustic Lounge in 2024, and new showcases were launched in Atlanta, Miami and London this summer.
“We’re thrilled to expand BMI’s signature Acoustic Lounge series into additional markets to provide even more opportunities for our talented BMI family of songwriters to showcase their music,” shares Nina Carter, BMI’s Executive Director, Creative, Partnerships & Events. “Partnering with Shure on these events elevates the showcases for all by delivering a high-quality audio experience for an evening of songs and the stories behind them.”
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the BMI Acoustic Lounge series, as this collaboration not only showcases emerging artists but also underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional audio experiences that elevate their craft,” states Laura Davidson, Senior Market Development Manager, Shure.
BMI’s Acoustic Lounge is open to the public and provides the company’s emerging songwriters with an opportunity to attract new fans and connect with industry VIPs. Guests often consider the showcases a place of musical discovery where they can hear songwriters reveal their stories behind the music. The series has featured hundreds of talented creators over the years, including Ray Benson, JORDY, Lucky Daye, Lauv, K. Michelle, Kimmie Rhodes, Maggie Rogers, Vanessa Zamora and many more.
Upcoming BMI Acoustic Lounge dates:
Keep an eye on @BMI socials and bmi.com for information on the next events in Atlanta, London and Miami.
In addition to sponsoring BMI’s Acoustic Lounge, Shure is now a partner of BMI Spark, a members-only program that aims to empower BMI’s music creators with the tools and resources they need to thrive in their career. Through Spark, BMI’s songwriters and composers can now enjoy a 10% discount on select premium products from Shure. This exclusive benefit through BMI allows users to enhance their work and creative projects with top-tier sound solutions tailored to their needs.
ABOUT BMI:
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on X and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through BMI’s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music.
ABOUT SHURE:
Shure (www.shure.com) has been helping people sound extraordinary for 100 years. Founded in 1925, the Company is the leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, performance, and durability. We make microphones, wireless microphone systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more. For critical listening, or high-stakes moments on stage, in the studio, and from the meeting room, you can always rely on Shure.
hure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. We have more than 30 manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
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