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 Jones
- Julian Joseph
- Tony Moore
- Chris Shurety
- Heather Small – award sponsored by the MU
- Phil Swern
- Clare Torry
- Paul White
- Brian Willey
Sarah Rodgers, Chair of the British Academy of Composers, Songwriters and Authors, says:
“There are few awards in the music business which give such unqualified pleasure as a Gold Badge. The Awardees are an exclusive community who know that they are all respected, admired and cherished. A Gold Badge conveys so much that would otherwise be left unsaid . It says, what you do for us songwriters and composers is remarkable and has not gone unnoticed; it says, we couldn’t do it without you; and it says, you are the best!”
Nigel Elderton, Chairman MCPS at PRS for Music says:
“As a publisher I applaud the fact that these awards recognise those men and women at the heart of our industry, who collectively play such an important role in making the music we all love. From the writers, to the producers, promoters, performers and those that play a supporting role, the Gold Badge celebrates them all.”
