See our 1998 Gold Badge recipients here. Content originally published by BASCA.
Originally published by BASCA, October 14th 1998
The 24th Annual Gold Badge Awards presented by The British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors.
Wednesday 14th October 1998. The Savoy, Strand, London
Each year, Britain’s songwriters pay tribute to the vast machinery of talent behind the scenes in the music business at BASCA’s annual Gold Badge Awards Luncheon Sponsored By MCPS.
Over the past 23 years the Academy has honoured broadcasters, recording artists, publishers, arrangers, producers, record company executives, and a host of other sometimes unsung heroes on whom the industry depends. Covering a wide range of disciplines, ages and musical styles the Gold Badge Awards are British composers’ salute to an outstanding group of men and women who have made a special or lasting contribution to Britain’s entertainment industry.
This year the Academy will be awarding the gold Badge of Merit to:
- Chris Andrews
- Errol Brown
- Mike Berry
- Frank Coachworth
- Martin Dalby
- Adam Faith
- Harry Hayes
- Mike Hurst
- Neil Innes
- Laurie Johnson
- Bill Kenwright
- Michael Parkinson
- Patricia Routledge
- Sandie Shaw
- Tony Wilson
- Cliff Adams (Sing Something Simple Programme)