BMI has opened an office on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Florida, expanding the performing rights organization’s South Florida presence. The company said the location is intended to improve support for music creators across South Florida, Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce joined BMI executives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attending executives included CEO (chief executive officer) Mike O’Neill, executive vice president and chief revenue and creative officer Mike Steinberg, and vice president of creative, Latin, Jesús González.
González described the opening as part of BMI’s long-term commitment to Latin music. Steinberg highlighted Miami’s role as a center for Latin music creation.
Songwriters and producers attending the reception included:
- Mario Quintero Lara
- Kike Santander
- Albert Hype
- Boy Wonder
- Natacha Chacin
- Paty B
- Play-N-Skillz
Latin pop singer-songwriter Zulia performed to close the evening, following an introduction by Leila Cobo.
