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.
Have your say about BBC 6 Music
The news that the BBC are planning to close BBC 6 Music has been met with dismay within BASCA and in the wider music industry. It is our belief that any such closure would be cultural vandalism and a significant blow to music writers in the UK. If you want to have your say, there are several ways in which you can put your views forward.
Chairman’s Chat: February 2010
What do composers want? Read more...
PPL Loses Tribunal Appeal
In October of last year the Copyright Tribunal published its decision in relation to rates paid to collecting society PPL (which collects on behalf of performers and record companies) for the right to play broadcast music in pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, offices and factories.
BASCA Media Executive Masterclass
Top media composer Richard Jacques hosts a games compostion Masterclass on 16th February. Read more...
