BASCA presented the 44th Gold Badge Awards on 2nd October 2017 at The Savoy, Strand, London.
Sponsored by PPL and PRS for Music, the following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit:
- Gary Crosby
- Susanna Eastburn
- Michael Gibbs
- Tim Ingham
- Sarah Liversedge
- Paulette Long
- Steve Parr
- Maggie Rodford – this award is presented in association with PRS for Music
- Emeli Sandé – this award is presented in association with PPL
- George Vass
- Martyn Ware
- Jon Webster
Of this year’s award recipients BASCA Chair Crispin Hunt, said:
“Music is rarely created only by Musicians, just as Musicians rarely create only Music. At the 2017 Gold Badge Awards, BASCA is honoured to recognise these exceptional individuals whose talent, taste, protection and purpose is an inspiration to all in British Music writing and whose unique contribution to British Music deserves to be celebrated.”