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Aug 09, 2011 The Chain Gang of 1974’s Kamtin Mohager joins the crowd at the BMI stage at Lollapalooza on August 6 in Chicago. View Photo

Aug 09, 2011 Pictured at the BMI stage at Lollapalooza on August 6 are BMI’s Samantha Cox; Interscope Records recording artist and BMI stage performer Skylar Grey; BMI’s Charlie Feldman; Universal Music Publishing Group’s Jennifer Blakeman; BMI’s Brandon Haas; attorney Paul Rothenburg; and BMI’s Jake Simon. View Photo

Aug 09, 2011 Bebe Rexha of Black Cards serenades the crowd during her performance on BMI’s Lollapalooza stage, August 5 in Chicago. View Photo

Aug 09, 2011 Pete Wentz of Black Cards frolics with festival-goers at BMI’s Lollapalooza stage, August 5 in Chicago. Held at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago on August 5-7, performances on the BMI stage kicked off each day at noon, setting the pace at the annual music festival known for its wide-ranging appeal. View Photo

Aug 04, 2011 Singer/songwriter Joe Gil offered a soulful performance at the July installment of BMI’s Pick of the Month at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles. Designed to elevate performers already poised for breakthroughs, BMI’s Pick of the Month further introduces auspicious up-and-comers to both the industry and general public in a top-tier Los Angeles venue for discounted admission. Pictured at the… View Photo

Jul 26, 2011 Nola Darling serve as excellent hosts of BMI’s Next Fresh Thing showcase, held at the Viper Room. View Photo

Jul 26, 2011 Karmin pick up their instruments and provide a diverse set at BMI’s Next Fresh Thing showcase on July 21 in LA. View Photo

Jul 26, 2011 Hosted by Nola Darling’s Alex and Jaq, the July 21 installment of BMI’s Next Fresh Thing showcase series kicked off with sly hip-hop kid Coolroy, who performed selections from his mixtape, Charlie. The show culminated with Karmin (pictured), who delivered their hotly anticipated first Los Angeles performance since recently anointed Epic Records Chairman and CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid signed the… View Photo

Jul 26, 2011 Judge Tab Nkhereanye, VP of Creative, Sony ATV Publishing; Omar Grant, A&R, Roc-Nation; and Grammy-nominated BMI songwriter/producer/artist Kevin McCall name Gabbie McGee the winner of the Los Angeles portion of round three of BMI’s Know Them Now contest. View Photo

Jul 26, 2011 BMI’s July 21 installment of its Next Fresh Thing showcase series also incorporated live tastes of BMI’s Know Them Now online video contest finalists. Before Next Fresh Thing, round-three finalists Khela and Gabbie McGee performed in front of a top-tier panel of industry judges: Tab Nkhereanye, VP of Creative, Sony ATV Publishing; Omar Grant, A&R, Roc-Nation; and Grammy-nominated… View Photo