Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.
The New Orleans French Quarter Festival features more than 800 musical performances over 4 days throughout the New Orleans French Quarter. In addition, more than 65 of New Orleans finest restaurants are featured, as well as free special events, family fun and fireworks along the Mississippi River.