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9 Sep 2014

Gold Badge Awards 2014: Recipients

BASCA presented the 41st Gold Badge Awards on 9th September 2014 at The Savoy, Strand, London.

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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 McLeod
  • Alison Moyet (award sponsored by PPL)
  • Tim Reynish
  • Kate Rusby (award sponsored by the MU)
  • Jo Whiley

Simon Darlow, Chair of BASCA said:

BASCA has presented the Gold Badge Awards for forty years to acknowledge the talent that helps make the British music industry thrive.  We take pride in celebrating these incredible Gold Badge Award-winning individuals.  It is their inspiration, promotion, performance, commissioning and much, much more that makes the professional landscape for songwriters and composers a better place in which to work.

Robert Ashcroft, Chief Executive of PRS for Music said:

I’m delighted that PRS for Music has the honour of sponsoring the Gold Badge Awards again this year.  These Awards are important because they recognise the significant contribution of the men and women – often behind the scenes - who ensure that great music is delivered to us all.  They are champions and help the British music industry to thrive around the world through very challenging times.”

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