What is BMI?
Q: What is BMI?
A: BMI is an organization that protects music rights in the communications business.
Q: Who founded BMI?
A: BMI was founded by ASCAP, who were boycotting radio at the time (1944).
Q: What do organizations like BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC do?
A: They monitor performances of the music to which they control the rights.
Q: What types of composers has BMI historically been more open to?
A: BMI has historically been more open to composers of rock and roll, jazz, folk music, blues, and country music who sing and play their own music.
Q: How much money did BMI make in 2013?
A: In 2013, BMI made $944 million.
Q: How much money did BMI give to its songwriters in 2013?
A: In 2013, BMI gave $814 million to its songwriters.
Q: What is the purpose of BMI?
A: The purpose of BMI is to protect music rights in the communications business.
