Category : BMI
BMI Responds To Department Of Justice Appeal Brief
BMI responds to Department of Justice appeal brief challenging federal judge's ruling on fractional licensing practices. The music licensing dispute centers on songwriter rights and...
Kim Burrell Uninvited to BMI Trailblazers of Gospel
BMI uninvited Kim Burrell from their annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music ceremony due to controversy, asking her not to participate to keep focus on songwriters....
BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors Kim Burrell
BMI honors gospel superstars Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp at the 18th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music ceremony in Atlanta on January 14, 2017....
BMI isn’t Happy with DOJ Appeal
DOJ appeals federal ruling allowing BMI fractional licensing of musical works. Judge Stanton rejected DOJ's interpretation of BMI consent decree in September....
BMI PREVAILS OVER DOJ IN CONSENT DECREE DISPUTE
BMI wins federal court ruling against DOJ over fractional licensing rights. Judge Stanton rejected the Department of Justice's interpretation of BMI's consent decree....
BMI ANNOUNCES HIGHEST REVENUE IN COMPANY’S HISTORY
BMI announces historic $1.06 billion revenue and distributes record-breaking $931 million to songwriters and publishers. Digital revenue surged 50% to $152 million with deals from...
Chris Tucker to Host 2016 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta
Chris Tucker will host the 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, where Toni Braxton receives the BMI President's Award for her 25-year career....
NAB Supports DOJ Decision on ASCAP and BMI Decrees
NAB supports DOJ's decision to maintain ASCAP and BMI consent decrees unchanged. Radio and TV broadcasters pay $500M annually to songwriters under current system....
ASCAP and BMI Challenge DOJ’s 100% Licensing Mandate
ASCAP and BMI unite to challenge the Department of Justice's 100% licensing mandate through legal action and legislative reform. The PROs argue the decision disrupts...
Broadcasters Support DOJ Antitrust Review of ASCAP, BMI
DOJ concludes no modifications needed to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees after antitrust review. Broadcasters support decision maintaining current music licensing system....
BMI and CRA Present Music Licensing Seminar
BMI partnered with the California Restaurant Association to educate restaurant executives on music licensing and copyright law. GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb performed at the seminar,...
Atlanta R&B/Hip Hop Stars Shine at BMI Urban Showcase
BMI's Urban Showcase in Atlanta featured performances by EarthGang, Jacquees, and Elhae, with Empire's Bre-Z hosting and a producer battle between Zaytoven and Drumma Boy....
BMI Honors Taylor Swift at Pop Awards
BMI honors Taylor Swift with the first-ever award bearing her name at the 64th Annual BMI Pop Awards. Only the second time in BMI's 76-year...
BMI’s How I Wrote That Song Panel
BMI hosted its annual 'How I Wrote That Song' panel featuring Grammy-winning legends Stevie J, Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, Liz Rose, and Bilal 'The Chef' Hajji...
Young Filmmakers Invited to Submit Short Films for Festival
The 2015 Gold Coast International Film Festival invites K-12 students to submit 5-minute films for free. Winners showcase on big screen with no entry fee....
BMI Honors Sir Tim Rice as 2014 Icon
BMI honored legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice as a BMI Icon at the 2014 London Awards ceremony. Nile Rodgers won Song of the Year for...
BMI Writer Shines at Radio Advertising Bureau Dinner
BMI and Radio Advertising Bureau hosted their 7th annual women's leadership program in Nashville, featuring a performance by Capitol recording artist Mickey Guyton....
BMI Songwriter Performs for Nebraska Broadcasters
BMI award-winning songwriter Wendell Mobley performed at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Dinner, celebrating the organization's 80th year....
BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards Celebrate Music Industry’s Top Talent
The 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honored top songwriters and performers at the Pantages Theatre. Ludacris received the BMI President's Award while Chris Brown, Future, and...
Popular BMI Composers Featured at Musical Direction Seminar
BMI composers Rickey Minor and William Ross shared insights at the SCL Musical Direction seminar. Minor directs American Idol while Ross has won four Emmy...
BMI Modernizing Consent Decree for Music Industry
BMI filed a submission with the DOJ requesting modernization of its consent decree to better serve songwriters and publishers in today's digital music landscape....
Summer Nights Got Better: BMI Free Concert Series
BMI partners with Levitt Pavilion for free Summer Nights concert series featuring Latin and rock artists including Nina D�az, Elsten Torres, and Ni�a Dioz at...
Apollo Theatre and BMI Host Songwriting Panel for Aspiring
Apollo Theater and BMI host free songwriting panel featuring Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees. Aspiring songwriters learn from hitmakers behind 'Danza Kuduro' and other hits....
BMI Participates in U.S. Copyright Office Music Licensing
BMI joined 84 organizations in filing submissions with the U.S. Copyright Office's Music Licensing Study, addressing digital music licensing challenges. The study evaluates existing licensing...
John “Sly” Wilson Receives BMI Pop Music Songwriter Award
John 'Sly' Wilson of Sly Slick & Wicked receives BMI Pop Music Songwriter Award for co-writing Justin Timberlake's #1 hit 'Suit & Tie' featuring Jay...