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Captured at Sundance 2003

BMI, Sundance Film Fest Host Music/Film Roundtable Discussion

BMI and the Sundance Film Festival will present the tenth annual composer/director roundtable, entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” on Wednesday, January 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sundance House at the Kimball Art Center (638 Park Avenue). This event is open to festival badge holders and tickets will be on sale to the public. George S. Clinton Christopher Young Mervyn…


From News, posted 1.08.08

‘Video Games Live’ Extends 20% Discount to BMI Writers

BMI writer and Video Games Live co-creator Tommy Tallarico is offering a 20% discount to all BMI songwriters for the 2nd Annual "Video Games Live" concert being held Sept. 21 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This unique event is an immersive concert featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs from around the world perform along with exclusive…


From News, posted 9.18.06

BMI Writers Save 50% at 2005 Billboard Dance Summit

Billboard magazine is now offering a discount registration fee of $199 to BMI songwriters and composers for its 12th Annual Dance Music Summit, a savings of $200 off the full registration price. The conference will take place September 19-21 at the Union Square Ballroom in New York City. The 2005 Billboard Dance Music Summit will feature daytime panels addressing the latest trends in dance…


From News, posted 8.16.05

BMI Spotlights Music at 2005 Sundance Film Festival

BMI will be hosting its annual Songwriters Snowball and Composer/Director roundtable at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, being held this year in Park City, UT from January 20-30. BMI has been an ongoing sponsor of the Festival, as well as the Sundance Composers Lab held annually at Sundance in July and August.


From News, posted 1.11.05

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Credited with pioneering the hallucinogenic electronic sound known as “trance,” Brian “BT” Transeau is renowned worldwide for his unique solo artistry. But lately the songwriter, producer and film-score composer has emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most potent behind-the-scenes forces. Whether crafting succulent pop hooks for *NSYNC, composing intricate scores with 80-piece orchestras for films like The Fast and the Furious…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.04

‘It’s My Life’ Writer Receives London Award

BMI songwriter/artist Mark Hollis (PRS), who was unable to attend this year's London Awards, stopped by the BMI London office to pick up a Pop Award for his song "It's My Life." Originally a hit for 80s synthpop band Talk Talk of which Hollis is a member, the 2003 No Doubt remake is still enjoying international success.


From News, posted 10.19.04

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

Top Film, TV, Cable Composers Honored at BMI’s Annual Film/TV Awards

BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music to the top-grossing films, the top-rated prime-time network television shows and the highest ranking cable television shows of the year at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on May 15, the black tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston. More than…


From News, posted 5.14.02

Music World Mourns Passing of Waylon Jennings

Country music legend Waylon Jennings died February 13 at his home in Chandler, Arizona, after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems. He was 64. A spokesperson for the family said he died very peacefully in his sleep. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and multiple BMI Award-winning writer, Jennings was one of the most influential singers, songwriters, entertainers and personalities in the…


From News, posted 2.13.02

Hot Time At The Handys

The Handy Awards has grown to a three day celebration of blues excellence past and present, attended buy hundreds of aficionados and music business people. BMI's Dr. Sanjek, a member of the Blues Foundation Board of Directors, gives his eyewitness account of this year's festivities. Headin' South For me, Memorial Day weekend has come to be associated with the Handy Awards and a trip to…


From News, posted 6.21.01

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