How it all startedAs the Ivor Novello Awards were nearing their 20th year the legendary songwriter, Jimmy Kennedy, then Chairman of The Songwriters’ Guild of Great Britain, decided a publicly recognised tribute to those behind the scenes was long overdue and so the Gold Badge Awards was born.Its history takes us back to an experimental occasion held on 12th September 1974 during a Music Publishers’ Association lunch in London’s Connaught Rooms and, apart from the stage microphone being faulty, it was considered a successful event and much appreciated by the music industry in general. |
The first year included record producer Mickie Most, musical director Vilem Tausky and Vera Lynn. Unable to attend, Vera’s daughter Virginia read a letter, expressing Vera’s appreciation for the award. Each occasion salutes at least twelve recipients - from people whose work is totally remote from public awareness to those who support songwriters through performing or promoting their music. What brings them together is that each recipient has made an outstanding contribution to Britain’s music and entertainment industry. |
The Annual Gold Badge Awards
HONOURING A UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC
Roll of honour
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2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 |
1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 |
1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 |
Our legacy
“You get these from your peers and I really appreciate that.”
Midge Ure
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