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John Fogerty to be Named BMI Icon at 58th Annual Pop Awards May 18 in Los Angeles

BMI will honor John Fogerty as a BMI Icon at its 58th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed… more

From News, posted 3.10.10

Brent James Wins BMI/FMF Showcase Competition

New York singer/songwriter Brent James claimed top prize in the BMI/Florida Music Festival (FMF) contest. James’ vintage-inspired rock earned two festival spots: slots in BMI’s FMF stage and BMI’s FMF Acoustic Brunch lineups. After recording his full-length debut in Nashville, James is enjoying acclaim from coast to coast: Los Angeles’ All Access Magazine calls James a “breath of fresh air,” while Time Out New York has praised the up-and-comer’s “amazing… more

From News, posted 3.16.10

WellFEST 2010 Targets Hearing Loss, Health Issues

Musicians who are concerned about hearing loss will be interested in WellFEST 2010, targeted to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and everyone who wants to learn more about hearing loss. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Nashville Public Library, Main Library Conference Center, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219. Its purpose is to educate and screen… more

From News, posted 3.16.10

The DIY Guide to Submitting Your Songs to Anyone in the Music Industry

By Cliff Goldmacher So you’ve written a great song, made a fabulous demo and now you’ll live happily ever after, right? Well, kind of. There’s no doubt that being a great songwriter and having beautifully recorded versions of your songs is an admirable goal in and of itself. However, if you’re interested in having your songs see the light of day, your work is really just beginning. While organizations like… more

From Songwriter 101, posted 3.16.10

SongHall Networking Meeting Next Week in New York

The Songwriters Hall of Fame will host a networking meeting featuring Peter M. Thall on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. Staged at Shetler Studio (244 West 54th St., 12th Fl., Penthouse #1), the mixer is free and open to all aspiring songwriters and producers. Participants are encouraged to bring iPods, headphones, and MP3 examples of original work to share with fellow attendees in efforts to make new… more

From News, posted 3.15.10

Cheap Trick: 35 Years of Pop-Rock Brio

BMI will partner with SXSW to present Cheap Trick on Friday, March 19 at Auditorium Shores on Ladybird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. Free and open to the public, the show starts at 6 p.m., and will feature special guests the BoDeans and Cracker. Few rock bands have as loyal a following as Cheap Trick, with their mix of high and… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.15.10

Indie Champs: Superlitio

Superlitio will perform during BMI’s official SXSW showcase at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th St, Austin, TX) on Thursday, March 18. Superlitio will take the stage at 11:15 p.m. On March 18, Colombian band Superlitio will take the stage at the BMI Showcase at the prestigious South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival in Austin. The six band members, who have been around for more than… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.11.10

Imagine Dragons: A Good Bet

Imagine Dragons will perform during BMI’s official SXSW showcase at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th St, Austin, TX) on Thursday, March 18. Imagine Dragons will take the stage at 10:30 p.m. The landscape of Las Vegas is a fairly accurate visual depiction of all things trending. Its trademark neon glow has been remade a handful of times to reflect the changing currents of America’s idea of style,… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.10.10

Neon Trees’ Utah Glam Rock

Neon Trees will perform during BMI’s official SXSW showcase at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th St, Austin, TX) on Thursday, March 18. Neon Trees will take the stage at 9:45 p.m. If the idea of “Utah glam rock” evokes images of wholesome Osmond boys in thick black eyeliner, then you haven’t heard Mercury/Island Def Jam artist Neon Trees, a foursome which has managed to defy both stereotypes.… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.10.10

Submit Applications for Music 101: Building the Beat Workshop by March 16

BMI’s Atlanta office is currently accepting submissions from aspiring producers for the exclusive Music 101: Building the Beat workshop, featuring top producer Zaytoven, whose work includes helming boards for Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Plies, and #1 single “Papers,” recorded by Usher. 15 applicants will be selected not only to attend the workshop, but also to compete with one another for dinner with Zaytoven. Submissions must… more

From News, posted 3.09.10

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