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Recent BMI London Awards News
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
Donovan to be Named Icon at BMI London Awards
Donovan will be named a BMI Icon at the annual BMI London Awards, slated for Tuesday, October 6 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The invitation-only gala will recognize the UK and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have bestowed “a unique and indelible influence on generations of…
From News, posted 8.10.09
London’s BMI/Hit Sheet Series Caps Off Successful 2008
The final 2008 edition of BMI/Hit Sheet night in London drew more than 200 fans and industry executives to Cobden Club in Notting Hill on Wednesday, November 26. Performers included country-tinged roots band RedSkyJuly, fronted by singer-songwriters Shellie Poole & Charity; buzz-magnets the Alex Root Band; and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lou Cowell. The stout lineup also prompted current trend-shaping artists to join the audience, including Norwegian songwriter Ina Wroldsen, whose compositions…
From News, posted 12.10.08
Bryan Ferry Receives Icon Honors at BMI London Awards
BMI lauded U.K., Europe and Jamaica’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers Oct. 7 at the 2008 BMI London Awards. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi. Staged in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel, the event honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television, saluting numerous U.K.…
From News, posted 10.07.08
Peter Gabriel Receives Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers at its 2007 London Awards, held October 16 in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi, the awards honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television and also recognized Peter Gabriel (PRS) as a BMI Icon…
From News, posted 10.16.07
Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Takes Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted the top European songwriters, composers and publishers at its 2006 London Awards, staged Oct. 3 in the Ballroom of London's Dorchester Hotel. In addition to honoring the past year's most-played songs on U.S. radio and television, the gala dinner and awards ceremony also recognized Kinks frontman and legendary songwriter Ray Davies (PRS) as a BMI Icon for his "enduring influence on generations of music makers."…
From News, posted 10.03.06
BMI Honors Top European Writers, Publishers at 2005 London Awards; Steve Winwood Named a BMI Icon
BMI saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, Latin, college, Christian and film/tv music genres at its 2005 London Awards held November 29. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television written by members of its foreign sister societies, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Senior Vice…
From News, posted 11.28.05
BMI Honors Top European Songwriters and Publishers at Annual London Awards
Names Shania Twain's 'Forever And For Always' Song of the Year; Van Morrison Crowned BMI ICON BMI tonight saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, country, dance, Latin, college and film/TV music genres at its 2004 London Awards. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honored the most performed songs on US radio and television written by members of its foreign sister…
From News, posted 10.04.04
Van Morrison to be Honored as BMI ICON at London Awards Oct. 5
Legendary BMI songwriter and recording artist Van Morrison will be honored as a BMI ICON at the performing rights organization's annual London Awards. The gala awards and dinner will be held October 5 in the Grand Ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel in that city. Morrison, who is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame,…
From News, posted 9.22.04
BMI Honors Top UK, European Writers and Publishers at London Awards
BMI tonight (9/16) saluted the top UK and European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, college and film/TV music genres at its 2003 London Awards. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on US radio and television written by members of its sister performing rights organizations, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston along with BMI Senior Vice President…
From News, posted 9.15.03
Sting, Michael Kamen Among Those Honored at Gala BMI London Awards
“Thank You” written by Paul Herman, published by Cheeky Music Ltd. and recorded by Dido, was honored October 24 by BMI with the organization’s highest accolade, The Robert S. Musel Award. The Award, named for the US performing rights organization’s long-time UK consultant, annually honors the most performed song of the year written by a member or members of BMI’s European sister organizations.
From News, posted 10.23.02
BMI Honors Bee Gees, Beatles, Bond at Annual Awards Ceremony in London
David Arnold, Lulu, Don Black, Barbara Broccoli, Michael Wilson, and BMI's Frances Preston Sting, The Bee Gees and Queen were among the songwriters honored tonight by BMI, the US performing rights organization. The awards are given annually to the BMI songs from the
From News, posted 10.30.00
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