The US had three collecting societies — then four, and now six. Some clubs and radio stations seem to think that’s too many. And, perhaps, that any are too many.
The inquiry has become one of the most important issues facing the music publishing sector this year, and it’s one that is especially sensitive.
The May 14 ceremony will also salute the previous year’s top composers for film, TV and visual media.
The event marked the end of BMI’s run hosting the dinner, with plans for NAB to continue the Hall of Fame tradition moving forward.
The singer-songwriter's Warner debut, Fireworks & Rollerblades, marks its first anniversary on the Billboard 200 this week
The PRO also announced it will no longer charge an application fee for songwriters and composers who wish to join.
Also this week: Jamie Kinelski joins UMPG, the MLC and NAMM beef up their boards and a former WMG comms exec connects with a new PR agency.
He will be celebrated as a BMI Icon during the upcoming BMI Country Awards in November.
The rights organization says the satellite radio giant must pay more, partly because of a shift in its business model toward more digital streaming.
John Oates will be feted with BMI's Troubadour Award during a ceremony in September.
