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Alexandre Desplat Named Film Composer of the Year at World Soundtrack Awards
The 9th World Soundtrack Awards were the capstone of the 36th Ghent International Film Festival, held October 6-17 in Belgium. Alexandre Desplat (SACEM) was named Film Composer of the Year, thanks to his stunning original scores for motion pictures including Coco Avant Chanel, Largo Winch, Chéri, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which also garnered Best Original Film Score of the Year for the internationally renowned…
From News, posted 10.24.09
Donovan, Danielle Brisebois, Natasha Bedingfield and More Honored at 2009 BMI London Awards
BMI lauded the UK and Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers tonight during its annual BMI London Awards. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; BMI Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Phil Graham; and Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Europe & Asia Brandon Bakshi. Staged in London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, the event honored the past year’s most-performed songs on U.S. radio and…
From News, posted 10.06.09
FastTrack Board of Directors Names BMI’s Del Bryant as Chair
The FastTrack Board of Directors, meeting during the recent CISAC World Copyright Summit in Washington, has named BMI President & CEO Del Bryant as its new Chairperson, succeeding Prof. Dr. Jürgen Becker of German society GEMA. SABAM's Christophe Depreter, who will officially be named as Director General of the Belgian society July 1, was named Vice-Chair and succeeds SOCAN's (Canada) Chief Executive André LeBel in this post.…
From News, posted 6.25.09
BMI Plans High-Level Presence at CISAC Copyright Summit
BMI will send a high-level delegation to the 2009 CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) World Copyright Summit June 8-10, including President & CEO Del Bryant; Vice President, Landmark Digital Services David DeBusk; and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier. The trio will join more than 500 delegates and rights experts from 18 countries at the Summit, which will be held at the…
From News, posted 6.03.09
More Than Half of 2008’s International Top Sellers Feature BMI Songwriters
International record company trade association IFPI recently released its year-end list of the world’s best-selling albums, and BMI songwriters and composers contributed music to 66 percent of the top 50 ranking releases. Mama Mia’s Abba-inspired soundtrack, Duffy’s (PRS) debut Rockferry, Leona Lewis’s (PRS) Spirit, Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, the High School Musical 3: Senior Year soundtrack, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter…
From News, posted 3.03.09
World Copyright Summit Slated for June 9-10 in Washington, DC
The 2009 World Copyright Summit will be staged June 9-10, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Centre in Washington, DC. Organized by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and supported by Informa Telecoms & Media, the conference will explore contemporary creative industry issues spurred by the surge of the digital realm. BMI is one of ten U.S. member organizations in CISAC, which also includes the NMPA, the…
From News, posted 2.13.09
BMI Again Posts Record Revenues; $779 Million Is Highest In Industry
BMI this week posted revenues (excluding Landmark Digital Services, LLC) of more than $779 million for its fiscal year 2005-2006, which ended June 30. The figure represents an increase of 7 percent over the previous year, it was announced by Del Bryant, President & CEO of BMI. The revenues resulted in royalties for distribution to BMI-affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers of $676 million, an increase of 8.2…
From News, posted 8.27.06
BMI Signs Reciprocal Agreements with NICAUTOR, Others
BMI's Consuelo Sayago was on hand at CISAC's recent Ibero American Committee meeting held in Costa Rica, where she finalized reciprocal agreements with several of BMI's sister societies from Central and South America, including the Nicaraguan society, NICAUTOR. BMI's Consuelo Sayago and NICAUTOR's Manual Ortega During the two-day meeting, BMI also…
From News, posted 8.08.06
European Societies Face Governmental Challenges
Europe's regulators are pushing for major changes in the way European "authors' rights" societies operate. The societies are being urged to streamline their procedures for online licensing and accept greater competition among themselves. Among other things, European Union's executive body - the European Commission, based in Brussels - is investigating the way they license repertoire for online, satellite and cable usage. Traditionally, each country has a single copyright organization,…
From News, posted 5.25.06
Vince Gill, Roger Murrah, Jerry Reed Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Vince Gill, Jerry Reed and Roger Murrah are the newest additions to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. They were inducted Sunday, October 16 during annual ceremonies conducted by the Nashville Songwriters Foundation at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Hugh Prestwood, Jeffrey…
From News, posted 10.17.05
BMI and Billboard Co-Host CTIA Dinner
More than 50 leaders in the mobile entertainment industry gathered at the annual Music and New Media dinner co-hosted by BMI and Billboard at the 2005 CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment conference held recently in San Francisco. The dinner brought together executives from the music, television, film and wireless industries for an informal evening to celebrate the growing mobile entertainment marketplace. …
From News, posted 10.16.05
BMI Sponsors Urban In The City Event
BMI London sponsored the recent Urban In The City event, a series of showcases featuring up-and-coming r&b/soul acts playing live acoustic sets across various venues in Brighton and Manchester over two days. This event kicked-off the 2005 In The City conference, the UK's annual international music convention held September 30 to October 3.
From News, posted 10.05.05
Filmmakers Hear Feedback on Rough Cuts
BMI Los Angeles's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Relations, was in New York recently to host the Independent Feature Project (IFP) Rough Cut Lab held during this year's 27th annual IFP Market. The Lab is an annual music mentorship program that is intended to help emerging filmmakers successfully complete their works-in-progress before they enter the marketplace. …
From News, posted 9.22.05
Smithsonian Adds Ray Charles Memorabilia to Its Collection
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History received a braille keyboard, sunglasses, chess set, costumes and other memorabilia reflecting the storied career of BMI legendary artist Ray Charles in a special ceremony held September 21 in Washington, DC. A selection from the donation, which also includes items from his long-time friend and business manager Joe Adams, will go on view…
From News, posted 9.20.05
Junko Moriya Named BMI/Thelonious Monk Jazz Composers Competition Winner
Jazz pianist Junko Moriya has been named the winner of the 12th Annual BMI/Thelonious Monk Jazz Composers Competition for her work, "Playground." The $10,000 prize was presented by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant during the Thelonious Monk Institute's annual International Jazz Competition held at the Kennedy Center on September 19. Introduced…
From News, posted 9.19.05
Andy Fraser Gets ‘Naked’ at BMI NY
BMI songwriter Andy Fraser, former bassist for British rock band Free, stopped by the New York office to talk about his recently released solo album, Naked...and Finally Free. Fraser, who wrote many of Free's international hits including the classic, "All Right Now," combines blues, rock and African world music on his CD.
From News, posted 9.18.05
BMI’s ‘See It Hear First’ Podcast #4 Rocks Around the World
The fourth release in BMI's popular podcast music series, "See It Hear First(tm)," offers a full house of international rock featuring two European bands, one group from Canada, and two from the United States. The Royal Highness, a Danish group formed just 10 months ago, performs "Pay." UK band Captain debuts their single, "Frontline," a thunderous ode to bloody-mindedness. Canadian rockers…
From News, posted 9.15.05
BMI Presents Film Music Lab, Panel at Annual IFP Market
BMI will host two events at this year's 27th annual IFP (Independent Feature Project) Market being held September 19-22 in New York. The IFP Rough Cut Lab, which takes place before the Market on September 15, is a music mentorship program that is intended to help filmmakers successfully complete their works-in-progress before they enter the marketplace. The lab will be held in the screening room at…
From News, posted 9.13.05
BMI Posts World’s Highest Performing Rights Revenues; Tops $700 Million-Plus Milestone
Overhead Rate Falls to All-Time Low BMI this week posted revenues of more than $728 million for fiscal 2004-2005, an increase of more than 8.3% over the previous year, it was announced today by Del Bryant, President & CEO of the performing rights organization. This marks the first time that any copyright organization in the world has crossed the threshold of $700 million in revenues…
From News, posted 9.11.05
BMI Dominates 2005 IBMA Nominations
BMI writers claimed a majority of the nominations for the 16th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, sweeping the categories of Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group and Female Vocalist. Artists favored with the most nominations include Alison Krauss & Union Station, Blue Highway, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Alison Krauss will co-host the event, scheduled for October…
From News, posted 9.06.05
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