<link>http://www.bmi.com/affiliate/rss/</link> <description>This BMI feed includes news stories, events, and musicworld stories by musical genre.</description> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>genres@bmi.com</dc:creator> <dc:rights>Copyright 2008</dc:rights> <dc:date>2008-11-20T13:00:01-05:00</dc:date> <admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.expressionengine.com/" /> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.bmi.com/bmi/singer-songwriter" type="application/rss+xml" /><item> <title>BMI Presents. . .Current Trends in the Music Industry: Los Angeles http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/537471 Jerkins, Rodney, Pop, R&B, Singer-Songwriter, Urban, Los Angeles, Songwriter, Workshop BMI presents this panel discussion on the current state and fture of the music industry, moderated by Billy Johnson, Jr. of Yahoo! Music at Zune L.A. (8275 Beverly Blvd., at Sweetzer, Los Angeles) from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Panelists include: Tony Abner, Esq., Rodney Jerkins, James Lopez, Soren Shafft, Brian Postelle, Kevin Hall and Mickey Factz, who will also perform.

Please RSVP to rsvppanel@bmi.com by noon on November 17th. $5.00 valet (available on Beverly).

]]> 2008-11-18T21:00:00-05:00 BMI’s 8 off 8th Showcase: Nashville http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/535850 Country, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Nashville, Showcase, Songwriter BMI proudly presents "8 off 8th," the free weekly showcase held 9 p.m. every Monday at Nashville music venue Mercy Lounge (1 Cannery Row off 8th Avenue South). Hosted by a rotating lineup of music community impresarios, each night features eight local (and sometimes nationally touring) artists and serves as ground zero for Nashville's bourgeoning indie rock scene. Whether it's launching fledging acts fresh out of the garage or showcasing the latest buzz bands, 8 off 8th's rapid-fire three-song sets satisfy audiences chasing the next big thing.

]]> 2008-11-18T00:00:01-05:00 BMI Presents . . . Music Management 101: Atlanta http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/537436 Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Urban, BMI Sessions, Atlanta, Songwriter, Workshop BMI's Catherine Brewton will moderate Music Management 101 panel discussion, taking place at the Georgia State University College of Law (Urban Life Building, Room 170, 140 Decatur Street, Atlanta), from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Panelists include: Bernard Parks, Nova Perry, Anthony Saleh, Michael Weeman, and Martin W. Winsch.

To attend please RSVP to: bmartin@bmi.com.

The Management 101 Panel is a presentation of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society at Georgia State University.

Music Management

]]> 2008-11-13T18:00:00-05:00 Festival Miami Celebrates 25 Years of Diverse Musical Offerings http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/537472 Scott, Tom, Secada, Jon, Villamizar, Jorge, Singer-Songwriter, Miami The 25th Annual Festival Miami, presented by University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, opened South Florida’s art season October 9 and concluded November 3. BMI was represented at the festival, which comprises a four-week series that contains a blend of artistically and culturally diverse music and educational opportunities. Festival Miami offers 20-30 concerts each season, providing for people of all ages and income levels the chance to be enriched by live musical performances. This festival strives to combine three distinct components into each season: the presentation of internationally known renowned gust artists; world-class performances by the Frost School’s widely known artist-faculty and student ensembles; and an educational component, which includes open rehearsals, master classes, and lectures.

photo (Photo l-r) BMI affiliate Dave Koz; BMI Associate Director, of Film & Television/UM School of Music alum, Anne Cecere; BMI Affiliate/UM School of Music alum Will Lee

Some of the highlights included Festival Miami’s Bruce Hornsby & Friends concert with performances by BMI composer/artists/UM alums Tom Scott, Dave Koz, Jorge Villamizar, Jon Secada and Will Lee. In addition, BMI songwriter/artist Lari White visited music business and music engineering students to discuss running her own label while being a recording artist. BMI Associate Director, Film & Television, Anne Cecere was also on hand to conduct a lecture at the School of Music where she shared her knowledge on music publishing and the significance of a performing right organization.

photo (Photo l-r) BMI Affiliate/UM Alum, Jon Secada; BMI Associate Director of Film & Television/UM School of Music alum, Anne Cecere; BMI Affiliate/UM School of Music alum, Will Lee
photo (Photo l-r) Head of The Frost School’s Music Business and Entertainment Industries program, Ray Sanchez (MBEI); BMI Associate Director of Film & Television/UM School of Music alum, Anne Cecere; Chair of the Music Media and Industry Department, Frost School of Music, Jim Progris
photo (Photo l-r) President of University of Miami, Donna E. Shalala and BMI Associate Director of Film & Television/UM School of Music alum, Anne Cecere
]]> 2008-11-13T11:54:00-05:00 “Girls Night Out” Showcase: New York http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/537411 Country, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, New York, Showcase, Songwriter BMI is a co-sponsor of The NJ Songwriters in the Round to present “Girls Night Out,” an intimate showcase of female songwriters sharing their songs, at 7:00 p.m. at Arlene’s Grocery (95 Stanton Street, NYC).

NJ Songwriters in the Round founder, songwriter/producer Deb Ferrara, whose credits include MTV’s Made and The Hills, will host the event. The showcase is free to the public.

Performances by:

Julia Brown

Kathy Phillips

Lori Lampkin

Chistina Matucci

Kristina Con Vita

K.T. Bell

]]> 2008-11-12T22:00:00-05:00 An Afternoon Break at BMI’s ‘Acoustic Lunch’ http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/537463 Jeffries, Jacob, Krys, Sebastian, Singer-Songwriter, Los Angeles Tasty sounds emitted from the Gibson Guitar Showroom November 5, where BMI hosted an Acoustic Lunch to celebrate Florida’s own, Jacob Jeffries of the Jacob Jeffries Band. Jeffries performed songs off his latest release, Wonderful, produced by Grammy award-winning Sebastian Krys.

photo Shown; back row (l-r): Drummer Brian Lang; producer Sebastian Krys; BMI’s Ray Yee, Anne Cecere, Brooke Morrow and Casey Robison. Front row (l-r): BMI’s Chad Irvin and Delia Orjuela; Jacob Jeffries; BMI’s Barbara Cane and Marissa Lopez.

Jacob Jeffries started playing the piano at the age of five, and by 10 was writing original music, which lead to a publishing deal with Warner Chappell at the age of 17. At 19, Jacob has spent the last year recording with Grammy Award-winning producers Sebastian Krys and Dan Warner. He was also honored to be added to the Baldwin Piano artist roster.

]]> 2008-11-11T16:18:00-05:00 BMI &amp; Hit Sheet Continue Showcase Series for Budding Performers http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/537462 Pavilion, Stapley, Steve, Singer-Songwriter, London On October 29 at the Cobden Club in West London, BMI and the U.K.’s Hit Sheet magazine presented another installment of their monthly showcase series designed to give the finest unsigned, breaking and established singer/songwriters the opportunity to perform for key industry executives. This recent showcase featured Steve Stapley, Laura Critchley, Nell Bryden, and Hamfatter and Pavilion.

photo Shown are (l-r): Max, Hamfatter, Laura Critchley, Paul Kramer, BMI’s Tabitha Capaldi, Nell Bryden, Steve Stapley and BMI’s Simon Aldridge.
]]> 2008-11-11T12:32:00-05:00 BMI’s 8 off 8th Showcase: Nashville http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/535849 Country, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Nashville, Showcase, Songwriter BMI proudly presents "8 off 8th," the free weekly showcase held 9 p.m. every Monday at Nashville music venue Mercy Lounge (1 Cannery Row off 8th Avenue South). Hosted by a rotating lineup of music community impresarios, each night features eight local (and sometimes nationally touring) artists and serves as ground zero for Nashville's bourgeoning indie rock scene. Whether it's launching fledging acts fresh out of the garage or showcasing the latest buzz bands, 8 off 8th's rapid-fire three-song sets satisfy audiences chasing the next big thing.

]]> 2008-11-11T00:00:00-05:00 The BMI Sessions: London http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/535906 Rock, Singer-Songwriter, BMI Europe, London, Showcase, Songwriter Club Fandango, presents The BMI Sessions showcase, featuring live performances of the best unsigned acts for 2008. The BMI Sessions will be held at 229 (229 Great Portland Street, London) from 7:00-11:00 pm. Line-up TBA. Price: £5 industry - guest list please email: london@bmi.com.]]> 2008-11-06T22:00:00-05:00 SPONY Songwriter Pitch-A-Thon: New York http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/536190 Film-TV, Latin, Pop, R&B, Singer-Songwriter, Urban, New York, Songwriter, Workshop SPONY songwriter pitch-a-thon will be held at the BMI New York offices at 320 W. 57th Street, 6:00–8:00pm - open to all. CD check in starts at 5:15 pm and the doors close at 6:30pm (unless capacity is reached before then). $20 Admission Fee (Cash Only). Fee entitles you to enter one song (Limit one song per person).

The guest panel of judges include:

The head of SSE and Carlin America's Creative/Film & TV Divisions. He always look for great writing no matter what the genre, but generally works in the pop, rock, alternative, singer-songwriter, and R&B world.

A&R Manager for Missing Link Music who is looking for "fully-realized" pop, R&B and hip hop tracks which have a verse, chorus, and bridge structure; not a single loop that goes on for 3 minutes. Also no samples.

VP Business Development for Ricall Music Licensing who is looking for "radio-ready," quality songs in all genres for placement in world-wide film, TV, advertising, and digital projects.

For more details and to rsvp go to: SPONY

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