Spark Plug: BMI has launched Spark for its songwriters, composers and producers. The program features educational content, career insights, health and wellness resources and discounts on music curation tools and tech. BMI affiliates can access the program through the company's online services portal. To extend the reach of the Spark program, BMI is no longer charging the application fee for new writers seeking to join the organization. ​​​​More info on Spark here.