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‘We Will Rock You’ Is Most-Played Song at Pro Sports Games for ’08/’09 Season
BMI has determined that “We Will Rock You,” a favorite of sports fans and teams for three decades, ranks as the most-played song at games of the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball last season. “We Will Rock You” was written by Brian May and included in a 1977 album titled News of the World by the British rock group Queen. While the song has been…
From News, posted 10.28.09
BMI Annual Review 2009
BMI realized revenues of more than $905 million and royalty distributions totaling more than $788 million in fiscal year 2009, both higher than the company’s historic results of the previous year. That success was made possible by the power, scope and appeal of the repertoire created by BMI’s affiliates, combined with BMI’s long-term efforts to capture new sources of revenue. Details of these results, along with an analysis of the…
From News, posted 10.21.09
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
BMI Upgrades Online Catalog Management System for Music Publishers & Songwriters
BMI has launched of multiple updates to its award-winning website, BMI.com, that will provide expanded access to business services for its music publishers, songwriters, composers and licensees. Features now available to registered users include: User management center that provides comprehensive control and access for registered and approved users. The User Manager can specify which level of access individual, registered users can be granted for…
From News, posted 10.05.09
Glasvegas: Pop Deities Dressed in Black
Glasgow is one tough, dark place, a city whose centuries of industrial grime and whisky-fueled gutter brawling have imbued it with an overarching, cinematic sense of menace. Quite unlike any other urban jungle, the town has also produced Glasvegas, one of modern rock's most arresting new forces. The group melds old school R&B big beat with post-punk extremes (and even displays a Droogy-like appreciation of Beethoven) to…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.11.09
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
BMI Presents 12th Annual BMI Bursary Award to Kichul Park and Christopher Lyons in London
BMI recently presented the 12th annual BMI Student Bursary Award to Royal Academy of Music student composers Kichul Park and Christopher Lyons. The award was presented in London by Brandon Bakshi, BMI Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Europe & Asia. The Bursary Award is a financial stipend given each year through BMI’s London office to graduating students enrolled in the Royal Academy's Music & Applied Media program. Born in Seoul, South…
From News, posted 7.10.09
Duffy Wins Big at 2009 BRIT Awards
Welsh soul singer Duffy (PRS) virtually swept the 2009 BRIT Awards presented February 18 in London. In addition to taking home the trophy for best British breakthrough act, she earned best British female and the Mastercard best British album honors for her debut, Rockferry. Kings of Leon also enjoyed prestigious pats on the back, walking away with best international group and best international album honors for Only…
From News, posted 2.26.09
A.R. Rahman Sweeps Oscars
Composer A. R. Rahman swept the fields honoring musical contributions to the year’s best in film at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, staged Sunday, February 22 in Los Angeles. Rahman’s composition for Slumdog Millionaire earned the statuette for Original Score, while the film’s “Jai Ho,” featuring music by Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar, claimed Original Song honors. Slumdog Millionaire’s creative hive…
From News, posted 2.23.09
A. R. Rahman Wins BAFTA Award as BMI Composers Dominate Video Game Nods
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recently applauded the year’s best in film, and composer A. R. Rahman walked away with the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Award for Music in recognition of his original score and songs for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman will also vie for three Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards Sunday, February 22. A.…
From News, posted 2.11.09
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