BMI Unveils 2019 SXSW Music Conference and Festival Schedule
BMI returns to SXSW 2019 with diverse programming from March 12-15, featuring emerging talent showcases, panel discussions, and parties across multiple Austin venues....
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BMI Stage at Lollapalooza Features Six Unforgettable Acts
The BMI Stage at Lollapalooza 2018 showcased six promising acts including Madison Beer, Fletcher, and Larkin Poe. The stage serves as a launching pad for...
BMI Stage Shines on Day One of Lollapalooza with Top Acts
BMI Stage kicked off Lollapalooza with six incredible performances including Larkin Poe, Fletcher, GASHI, and Madison Beer on day one....
Janet Jackson Named BMI Icon at 2018 R&B/Hip Hop Awards
Janet Jackson will be named a BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on August 30th in Atlanta. The honor recognizes her influence on...
International Academy Web TV Awards Submission Deadline
The 6th International Academy of Web Television Awards submission deadline is today, with the ceremony set for August 24, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center...
Ryan Cameron Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from BMI
Atlanta radio legend Ryan Cameron received the BMI Lifetime Achievement Award at the Know Them Now Experience. The event featured performances by Gunna, Trouble, and...
BMI Stage at Lollapalooza Features Six Emerging Music Acts
BMI Stage at Lollapalooza showcases six emerging acts including MAX, Michael Blume, and Stanaj on August 3rd. The lineup features diverse genres from pop-soul to...
BMI Promotes Alison Smith & Mike Steinberg to Executive Vice
BMI promotes Alison Smith to EVP of Distribution & Publisher Relations and Mike Steinberg to EVP of Creative & Licensing in major executive restructuring....
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....
Paul Williams Disappointed by DOJ Music Licensing Decision
ASCAP President Paul Williams expressed disappointment with the DOJ's 100% licensing proposal, calling it disruptive to songwriters' livelihoods in streaming....
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....
Azoff’s Venture Seeks 30% Higher Radio Royalties
Irving Azoff's new venture Global Music Rights seeks 30% higher royalties from radio stations, representing major artists like Journey and Pharrell Williams outside traditional ASCAP/BMI...