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BASCA Media Executive Masterclass

Top media composer Richard Jacques hosts a games compostion Masterclass on 16th February.

Chairman’s Chat: February 2010

What do composers want?

Government Publishes Digital Economy Bill

The Government has published its much anticipated bill this week. BASCA's CEO Patrick Rackow looks at what the document proposes and what it might mean for music writers in the UK.

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.

Illegal P2P Filesharing

BASCA's view on the ongoing debate.

John Dankworth

We were all saddened over the weekend to hear of the death of BASCA Fellow Sir John Dankworth. As a performer, band-leader, arranger and composer John Dankworth worked tirelessly to bring jazz, often perceived as a niche area, into the mainstream often putting it on stage with more conventional classical music.

John Dankworth – A Personal Memory

John Dankworth – A Personal Memory from Gary Osborne.

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.

The Score: Surrounding Yourself With A Good Team

The first Score seminar takes place on Wednesday 31 March!

Update on Digital Economy Bill

The Digital Economy Bill, which was published on 20th November last year, is now making its way through the House of Lords and its progress has been interesting.