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)
- Fran Nevrkla
- Mandy Oates
- Nigel Ogden
- Caroline Redman Lusher
- Chris Welch
- John Williams (award sponsored by the Musicians’ Union)
Sarah Rodgers, Chair of BASCA, says:
“BASCA is immensely proud of the Gold Badge Awards. It is a unique and genuine occasion when songwriters and composers show their appreciation of exceptional individuals from the panoply of music-making. These are the people who make our music come to life.”
Peter Cornish, Chair of MCPS at PRS for Music says:
“Yet again the Gold Badge Awards recognise the very best of our industry. The recipients have all made an outstanding contribution to the music business and we’re all indebted to their talent, dedication and considerable contributions.”
