Friday, May 25, 2007

First Songwriters Hall Of Fame Online Auction!

The Songwriters Hall of Fame, celebrating 38 years of recognizing the work and lives of some of the greatest icons composing popular music today, has gathered diverse artifacts, hard to get tickets and one of…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 05/25 at 01:19 PM

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

ASCAP CEO And SHOF Board Member John Lofrumento Addresses Downloading and Performing Rights

Background On Recent Court Decision From ASCAP CEO And SHOF Board Member John Lofrumento

I am writing to provide you with background information regarding the recent court decision concerning the existence of…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 05/17 at 12:51 PM

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Thursday, May 03, 2007

BMI and Radio Music License Committee Agree To Extend Radio Agreement 3 Years

BMI and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) have announced a three-year term extension to the previous ten-year performing right agreement for commercial radio stations. The three-year period covered by the agreement is retroactive to…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 05/03 at 03:39 PM

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Monday, April 30, 2007

John Legend To Receive Hal David Starlight Award At Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala

NEW YORK, N.Y. APRIL 17, 2007 – Hal David, Chairman/CEO of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, today announced that John Legend will be the recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2007 Awards…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 04/30 at 04:37 PM

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Over 2,300 participants convene at the 2007 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO

More than 2,300 music creators convened in Los Angeles from April 19th through the 21st for the 2007 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO. ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman launched this year’s EXPO with an…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 04/30 at 03:49 PM

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Digsound and SESAC Announce Formal Service Agreement at NAB in Las Vegas

SESAC, the nation’s second oldest and fastest growing performing rights organization (PRO) representing songwriters, composers, and publishers, today announced at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, that it has entered into a…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 04/30 at 03:43 PM

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

May Mania! SHOF Unveils Online Forum! New Workshops Begin!

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is excited to announce the launch of an interactive new Forum, as part of our songhall.org website! Usually available only to SHOF members, we are opening…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 04/26 at 01:56 PM

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Monday, April 02, 2007

George S. Clinton to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

Composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the BMI Film & Television Awards, to be held Wednesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in…

Posted by April Anderson [SHOF] on 04/02 at 09:37 AM

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