Author: Tareic Alphonse
ABRSM’s composer mentoring programme, Writing for Music Education, is a six-month programme for emerging composers based in the UK looking to explore the world of composing for music education. The programme includes opportunities to join ABRSM behind the scenes, to develop skills in writing to a brief and to work alongside some of our partner organisations. […]
Under 25 membership has become Early Career membership to allow more students and recent graduates to access the benefits of being a member at a discounted rate. Early Career membership is for aspiring songwriters and composers who are at the start of building their careers for only £50 a year, discounted from £92. And members […]
Written by James Welburn, Partnerships Manager, ABRSM As a composer myself, and a member of The Ivors Academy, managing the programme is a tremendous privilege and a real highlight of my role as ABRSM’s Partnerships Manager. The programme has been supported by The Ivors Academy since its launch in 2021 and represents just one strand […]
Led by Senator Mika Sellens (Chair) and Will Davenport (co-chair), the IA LGBTQI+ Council serves as an advisory board which informs and influences the agendas of our Committees and Board, and therefore the causes we campaign on and the events we deliver. For LGBTQI+ History Month, some of our council members tell us a bit […]
Alfie Neale is a singer, songwriter and producer, originally from Dorset and now based in Brighton, England. His sound is an emotive and brave mix of styles, investigating elements of soul, disco, jazz and hip-hop. Neale’s influences range from the modern (Amy Winehouse, Anderson .Paak) to the classic (Doobie Brothers, George Benson) reflecting his wilful […]
February is LGBTQI+ History Month and in recognition our LGBTQI+ Working Group are doing a take over. This month we speak to Amber Jay, Edmund Jolliffe and Will Davenport (Chair) from our LGBTQI+ Working Group about their experiences in songwriting and composition, as well as their views on inclusivity in the music industry and what […]
Hope is a 22-year-old unsigned singer-songwriter from London. Coming from a non-musical family, Hope is a primarily self-taught musician, with a passion for music as a driver for personal, social and cultural change. She left school at 16 to pursue a career focusing on song writing, releasing original singer songwriter material via streaming platforms and live performance. […]
If versatility is the key to modern musical success, then Rachel Chinouriri is already well on her way. Nominated for the Rising Star Award with Apple Music 2021, the singer-songwriter hails from Croydon, is of Zimbabwean heritage and has already seen her emotionally complex anthems find favour with everyone from Michaela Cole to Coldplay’s Chris […]
MELISSA JAMES: “Best current British blues singer I know.” – The words of BBC Radio presenter Tom Robinson who has long given a nod of approval to the work of this singersongwriter. Born and raised in north west London to West Indian parents, Melissa James is, however, much more than a blues singer. She is […]
BASCA presented the 44th Gold Badge Awards on 2nd October 2017 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PPL and PRS for Music, the following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Gary Crosby Susanna Eastburn Michael Gibbs Tim Ingham Sarah Liversedge Paulette Long Steve Parr Maggie Rodford – this award is presented in […]
BASCA presented the 43rd Gold Badge Awards on 2nd October 2016 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Neil Brand Liane Carroll Ray Davies – this award is presented in association with PPL Paddy […]
BASCA presented the 42nd Gold Badge Awards on 12th October 2015 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Michael Eaton – this award is presented in association with PRS for Music Peter Gabriel […]
BASCA presented the 41st Gold Badge Awards on 9th September 2014 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Peter Cornish Anne Dudley Gary Farrow Mo Foster Bob Geldof Nicky Graham Derek Griffiths John […]
BASCA presented the 40th Gold Badge Awards on 16th September 2013 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Guy Barker (award sponsored by the MU) Roger Dean Don Letts Jane Manning Stephen Navin […]
BASCA presented the 39th Gold Badge Awards on 17th September 2012 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Paul Carrack Mark Cooper Jude Kelly Sir George Martin Nick Mason (award sponsored by PPL) […]
BASCA presented the 38th Gold Badge Awards on 12th September 2011 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Joan Armatrading (award sponsored by the Musicians’ Union) Tony Burrows Christina Coker Ray Davies Christopher Gunning […]
BASCA presented the 37th Gold Badge Awards on 20th September 2010 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Howard Blake – award sponsored by PPL Tom Bradley Geoff Foster Lesley Garrett John Paul […]
BASCA presented the 36th Gold Badge Awards on 21st September 2009 at The Park Lane Hotel, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Gary Brooker (Award sponsored by PPL) Bill Martin and Phil Coulter (joint award) Vic […]
BASCA presented the 35th Gold Badge Awards on 29th October 2008 at The Park Lane Hotel, London. Sponsored by PRS for Music the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Phil Mananzera Richard Taylor Alan Hawkshaw Tony Hatch Robin Millar Spencer Leigh David Howells […]
BASCA presented the 34th Gold Badge Awards on 24th October 2007 at The Savoy, Strand, London. Sponsored by MCPS the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit: Danny Betesh Tim Blackmore Jamie Cullum Michael Eavis Dame Evelyn Glennie Carrie Grant David Grant Andy Heath […]
