Welcome to The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters

A single voice for all music writers

We are the voice of the composer and songwriter, regularly talking to UK and EU politicians, civil servants and government agencies, engaging with other areas of the music industry and campaigning to protect the value of copyright and to create a better environment in which music writers can flourish.

We support our members through a range of services.  From free legal advice and our exclusive magazine publications The Works and fourfour to a comprehensive programme of seminars & workshops that also offer social networking opportunities; our services are aimed at helping serious music writers develop & improve their careers.  There is also 24 7 access to these resources via the members’ area of our website and inclusion in our members directory offering online promotion.

We are the home of the prestigious Ivor Novello and British Composer Awards celebrating excellence in contemporary songwriting and composing. We also honour those who have served our creative community with distinction through the Gold Badge Awards.