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Music Fans Flock to BMI-Sponsored Lollapalooza Stage

Throngs of music enthusiasts gravitated to the BMI-sponsored stage at the 2008 Lollapalooza festival August 1-3 at Chicago’s Grant Park to immerse themselves in the amalgamated sounds of 20 genre-bending acts. Lollapalooza attracted a record-breaking 225,000 fans, who convened to celebrate the remarkable and unique performances from more than 100 acts. var flashvars = {}; var params = {}; params.wmode = "transparent"; params.quality = "high"; params.bgcolor…


From News, posted 8.08.08

BMI Brings Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Sounds to Its Lollapalooza Stage August 1-3

BMI is proud to announce the performers at its 2008 Lollapalooza stage. Beginning August 1-3 in Chicago, IL, at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Presenting acts from the U.S. and abroad, the stage will showcase an array of burgeoning rock, pop, hip-hop and singer/songwriter acts emerging on…


From News, posted 7.15.08

Leona Lewis, Mika Top Brit Award Nominations

BMI’s U.K. singer/songwriters accounted for a sizeable amount of the Brit Award nominations, announced January 14 at London’s legendary Roundhouse in Camden. Leona Lewis and Mika, with four nominations each, lead the way at The Brit Awards, the U.K.’s premier award show, which will be broadcast live on British network ITV1 on February 20 at Earl’s Court in London. Leona Lewis, 2006 X Factor winner, scored nods for British…


From News, posted 1.22.08

BMI Takes Podcast Series on the Road to SXSW

BMI continues its groundbreaking new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry - with the release of the eighth edition featuring a diverse line-up of talent scheduled to perform at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin. BMI's "See It Hear First(tm)" podcast #8 offers something for everyone, including rock trio Sons of William, Latin Grammy…


From News, posted 3.13.06

‘BMI Presents’ Solid Line-Up for SXSW 2006

BMI continues its dedication to songwriters of all genres by announcing two "BMI Presents" showcases at the 20th Annual SXSW Music and Media Conference and Festival being held March 10-19 in Austin, Texas. Admittance to shows is granted with SXSW Festival badges and wristbands, while a limited number of tickets will be available at both venues.


From News, posted 2.20.06

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