The British Academy of Composers, Songwriters and Authors is the single voice for all music writers.

We are the recognised member association representing all genres of music writing.  With a membership of approximately 2,000 composers, songwriters and lyricists, our role is to represent the UK composer and songwriter community within the industry, to the government and to the European Commission.

If the music you are writing today is to have any value in tomorrow’s world, BASCA needs your support in its continuing campaign to protect the value of copyright in an ever changing technological world.  Equally, we need to continue our quest to create a more favourable working environment for today's music writers, whatever their area of music.


We have two main categories of membership, dependant on where you are in your musical career:


MEMBER
Members are emerging writers who have recently joined a royalty collection society, such as PRS for Music, BMI or ASCAP.

If you are taking your first steps in the industry and have just begun to earn income from your music writing, then this category of membership is for you.


PROFESSIONAL
BASCA's professional membership requires the composer or songwriter to be a FULL or ASSOCIATE member of PRS for Music or an equivalent overseas collection society (please contact PRS for Music directly if you are unsure of your status with them), or to have comparable Grand Rights income or similar royalty.


Please click the Benefits link on your left to find out more about our exclusive services.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for membership or which category you should join under, please don't hesitate to contact our membership manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .