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.
BCA Student Competition
BASCA is delighted to announce a student competition which will run alongside the 2010 British Composer Awards.
Read more...BASCA respond to BBC Consultation
In a formal response to the BBC Director-General’s proposal, we have spoken out strongly against the closure of 6 Music. Read more...
Sarah Rodgers opens the 2010 Ivors
Radio 6 Music, which is threatened with closure by the BBC, has received wide-spread support from the music industry; the speech was met with cheers at the Grosvenor House and has subsequently attracted national media coverage. The full speech follows.
Read more...2010 British Composer Awards
Nominations are open for 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...
