This award is for a Producer who has produced a body of work (this could be anything from a Single to multiple Albums) for the eligible period. See the Awards Categories for details including eligible credits.
This award is for a Writer-Producer who has produced and written a body of work (this could be anything from a Single to multiple Albums) for the eligible period. See the Awards Categories for details including eligible credits.
This award is for a Dolby Atmos Mix Engineerr who has mixed the songs in the eligible period. See The Awards Categories for details including eligible credits.
This award is for a Producer that has shown a significant increase in recognition during the year, showing an upward trajectory in their career. See The Awards Categories for details including eligible credits.
This award is for a Self-Producing Artist who has produced a body of work (this could be anything from a Single to multiple Albums) for the eligible period. See The Awards categories for details including eligible credits.
This award is considered an award for an album that is well-produced, recorded and mixed, it is awarded to the production team rather than the Artist. Submit the Artist and Album name only, the credits will be checked during validation.
This is an open award for anyone involved in the recording industry (does not have to be technical), who deserves recognition. Nominations may include but are not limited to: studio assistants, bookers, studio managers, managers and management assistants, technicians, campaigners, or anyone who operates behind the scenes in the production process. This person should not have been nominated for an MPG award in the past. Nominations will be judged on testimonials only.
This is judged on various criteria from technical to vibe to service, all the things that make a session. Studios that are shortlisted and wish to be considered by the judges must also demonstrate that they share the MPG’s values with regards to fair treatment of employees, freelancers and artists and not use unpaid labour.
This award is considered an award for an Original Score Soundtrack Album that is well-produced, recorded and mixed, it is awarded to the score production team (which may include the composer) not the Film.
Submit the Original Score Soundtrack Album name, the credits will be checked during validation.
The testimonials provided may be made available for full members who are voting, and in the Unsung Hero and Studios category they will provide the main information on which the categories are judged for shortlisting. Once an entry is shortlisted, further testimonials will be gathered from those who have worked with the shortlisted nominees. In testimonials it is useful to have information on any interesting or unusual work-flows, such as remote recording or using unusual instruments of locations or techniques, (if applicable) any particular challenges that were overcome by the nominee, anything that is commendable about their attitude or working methods and why they should win (of course).
Any further queries please email communications@mpg.org.uk