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Gold Badge Awards 2015: Recipients

BASCA presented the 42nd Gold Badge Awards on 12th October 2015 at The Savoy, Strand, London.

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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 – this award is presented in association with PPL
  • Mark King – this award is presented in association with BMI
  • John Logan
  • Del Newman
  • Tom Robinson – this award is presented in association with the Musicians’ Union
  • Leo Sayer
  • Iain Sutherland
  • Claire Whitaker
  • Kim Wilde
  • Norma Winstone
  • Chris Wright

Stephen McNeff, Chair of BASCA said:

BASCA is delighted to recognise the unique contribution each person announced today has made to the professional lives of songwriters and composers.  This is a truly diverse and inspirational group of people, champions of British music who have worked in the public eye and behind the scenes to ensure music is heard and thrives.  BASCA takes pride in the opportunity to honour them at the Gold Badge Awards on 13th October.”

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