BMI Hosts Emmy Brunch in Celebration of Its Nominated Composers and Songwriters

(Top, L-R) Robert Lydecker, Kenny Wood, Christopher Lennertz, Brian Claeys, Bailey Gordon, Jesse Hartov, Ilan Eshkeri, Sean Douglas, Kathryn Bostic, Sherri Chung, Dominic Lewis, Mark Evitts, Carlos Rafael Rivera, Carl Johnson, Julia Newman, (Bottom, L-R) Duncan Thum, Rickey Minor, BMI's Tracy McKnight and Barbie Quinn, Tova Litvin, Kyle Rodriguez, BMI's Louie Stephens, and Doug Rockwell at BMI's Emmy Brunch on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Beverly Hills, CA. Photo: JC Olivera for BMI.

BMI hosted an exclusive brunch at its Los Angeles office to celebrate its Emmy-nominated composers and songwriters, bringing together top talent and industry professionals for a morning of recognition and connection. Held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the event honored the exceptional work of this year's Creative Arts Emmy contenders.

A highlight of the brunch was a video montage showcasing standout moments from the nominated scores, prompting cheers and applause from guests. Among the celebrated attendees were Sherri Chung, Christopher Lennertz, Dominic Lewis, Rickey Minor, Julia Newman, Thomas Newman and Carlos Rafael Rivera, to name a few. The celebration highlights BMI's continued commitment to supporting and recognizing excellence within the composer and songwriter communities.