BMI Hosts Emmy Brunch For Its Emmy-Nominated Composers and Songwriters

(L-R) White Bear PR's Thomas Mikusz, Curtis Moore,  Allyson Newman, Taura Stinson, BMI's Tracy McKnight, Heather McIntosh, BMI's Alison Smith, and Thomas Mizer at BMI's Emmy Brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo by Farah Sosa for BMI.   

BMI proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Emmy-nominated affiliates at an exclusive brunch hosted at its Los Angeles office on Friday, January 5, 2024. The event brought together Emmy contenders and industry professionals, fostering a lively atmosphere filled with recognition and camaraderie. During the intimate gathering, guests cheered each other on during a video montage which showcased highlights of the Creative Arts Emmy contenders’ scores. Some of the BMI affiliates in attendance included Ben Bromfield, Sherri Chung, Heather McIntosh, Blake Neely, Allyson Newman, Tony Morales, Gustavo Santaolalla, Taura Stinson and "Weird Al" Yankovic, among many others. The celebration underscores BMI’s commitment to supporting and recognizing excellence within the composer and songwriter communities. 

(L-R) Gustavo Santaolalla and Alejandra Palacios pause for a photo at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo by Farah Sosa for BMI. 
Guests at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo by Farah Sosa for BMI. 
(L-R) BMI’s Mike Steinberg and Tom Howe at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo: Farah Sosa for BMI
(L-R) BMI’s Tracy McKnight, Ariel Marx, Curtis Moore, and Thomas Mizer, at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo: Farah Sosa for BMI.
(L-R) Sarah Schachner, Kyle Moorman, Chris Bacon, and Sherri Chung at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo: Farah Sosa for BMI.
(L-R) Blake Neely, Costa Communications’ Ray Costa, Tom Howe, and Jamie Hartman gather for a photo at BMI’s Emmy brunch in Los Angeles on Friday, January 5, 2024. Photo: Farah Sosa for BMI.

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