Info & advice
Here you can find information and guidance around all aspects of music creation – from legal and financial advice through to inspirational insights from other composers and songwriters.
Five Top Tax Tips for Composers and Lyricists
Records, plumbers, sunny days, expenses and talking — Eric Longley, Director of Taxation at Prager Metis, London, shares his top tips for beating the taxman.
Billy Bragg on Funding
Jake Bickerton talks to Billy Bragg about the funding challenges facing artists in today's changing marketplace - and his softening attitude to syncs and commercials.
Murphy’s Law of Songwriting
Ryan Murphy's nine golden rules for songwriting.
British Composer Award for Innovation – Trevor Wishart
Interview with composer Trevor Wishart after being awarded the British Composer Award for Innovation.
British Composer Award for Inspiration – Sally Beamish
Interview with composer and violist, Sally Beamish, after being awarded the British Composer Award for Inspiration.
Meet the Music Supervisors – Event Report
BASCA, in partnership with the newly formed UK & European Guild of Music Supervisors, presented an in-depth panel discussion exploring the current landscape of music synchronisation.
Pure Alchemy – meet Goldie
Charlotte Browne meets Jungle icon turned Orchestral Maestro, Goldie
BBC Introducing: Amplify ‘17 – Event Report
BBC Introducing held its first ever Amplify event on 6th – 8th October 2017 at the ExCel Centre in London – with over 100 masterclasses and 250 speakers. BASCA was delighted to host two packed-out panels alongside the Music Publishers Association, titled ‘How to Write a Hit Song’.
Making a Scene – Shiva Feshareki
Pushing boundaries comes with great risks, and greater rewards. Jennifer Lucy Allen interviews composer and turntablist Shiva Feshareki about collaborations, awards and carving out her own scene.
