Welcome to The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
The voice for music writers
Mission Statement
BASCA exists to support and protect the artistic, professional, commercial and copyright interests of songwriters, lyricists and composers of all genres of music and to celebrate and encourage excellence in British music writing.
Aims and Objectives
- To campaign as a leading force in the domestic, European and international political arenas.
- To celebrate excellence through world-class awards ceremonies - the Ivor Novello Awards , the British Composer Awards and the Gold Badge Awards .
- To inform our members in a constantly changing environment through our publications, websites and seminars.
- To foster a sense of community amongst British songwriters, lyricists and composers.
David Fanshawe
David Fanshawe, composer and explorer, died on 5th July 2010, following a stroke. He was 68.
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New President of the Fund
Master of the Queen’s music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies was made President of the Musicians Benevolent Fund at its recent Annual General Meeting. Read more...
Chairman's Chat
June 2010 Read more...
2010 British Composer Awards
Deadline for submissions for the Contemporary Jazz Composition category extended to Friday 13 August 2010.
Read more...BCA Student Competition
BASCA is delighted to announce a student competition which will run alongside the 2010 British Composer Awards.
Read more...The Ivors Essays
This year’s essays on songwriting, by James MacMillan, David Arnold, Cathy Dennis and Elly Jackson of La Roux. Read more...
