The 44th BASCA Gold Badge Awards took place on Monday 2nd October 2017 at the Savoy hotel, London.  They were sponsored by PPL and PRS for Music and recognise exceptional people who have made a unique contribution to music.

The Gold Badge Awards celebrate the unique contribution of twelve individuals, who have supported or inspired the UK songwriting and composing community. The ceremony will acknowledge contributions to the worlds of jazz, contemporary classical, film & television music, and songwriting. Each individual receiving an award is a game changer, and has made a lasting contribution to the professional lives of the community BASCA represents....