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5 November 2024

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Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) to Receive Top MPG Award

The Music Producers Guild in association with Dolby and Mix With The Masters are delighted to honour iconic DJ and Producer  Norman Cook with the PPL Present The MPG Award For …read the full article

16 October 2024

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How are UK business rates affecting you? 

The MPG has long campaigned to get recording studios a fairer deal on business rates in the UK. Over the past few years, we have amassed a library of anecdotal …read the full article

4 October 2024

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National Album Day Studio Events

In conjunction with National Album Day and sponsored by AVID The MPG presents three events centered around Albums and the studios they were recorded in. Ziggy Stardust Atmos Album Playback …read the full article

30 September 2024

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Meet the new additions to our Board of Directors.

  Following a lengthy consultation period and ratification from the membership we have decided to make three appointments all of whom bring considerable expertise from different sectors of the recording industry. …read the full article

8 September 2024

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By-election for 3 new board directors:

Following the resignation of two board directors, Mika Sellens and Eve Horne, a by-election for new board members has been triggered. Therefore, we are asking you to elect new board members. A by-election …read the full article

25 August 2024

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The MPG August Newsletter 2024

HUGE WIN FOR MPG ON BUSINESS RATES Well it’s been a long time coming, but it looks as though we may finally be able to declare victory in the war against the …read the full article

13 May 2024

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The Complete list of 2024 MPG Award Winners

At an inspiring ceremony at The Troxy, London, The Music Producers Guild in association with Dolby & Mix with The Masters, announced the complete list of 2024 award winners. Now in its 16th year, the annual event, …read the full article

8 April 2024

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FKA twigs to Receive Top MPG Award

The Music Producers Guild in association with Dolby & Mix with Masters Masters are delighted to honour singer, producer, songwriter, dancer and actor FKA twigs with the PPL Present The MPG Award For Outstanding Contribution To UK Music. This is …read the full article

15 March 2024

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MPG Awards 2024: Shortlists revealed

Today, the Music Producers Guild, in association with Dolby & Mix with Masters Masters revealed the shortlist for their 2024 awards. In their 16th year, the MPG’s are the most prestigious awards in music production, …read the full article

31 January 2024

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Industry transparency code on music streaming announced

WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY 2024 The MPG as part of The Council Of Music Makers welcomes the Transparency Code that has been agreed by the UK music industry today. Although the …read the full article

15 January 2024

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A message from music-makers to employees at the major music companies  

As a new year gets underway, we have been reading with interest the upbeat new year messages written by the bosses of some of the major music companies, and the …read the full article

13 January 2024

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MUSIC PRODUCERS GUILD REVEALS PLANS FOR 2024 AWARDS

ALAN MOULDER TO RECEIVE ICON AWARD EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MIX WITH THE MASTERS NEW VENUE – THE TROXY – 25TH APRIL 2024   The MPG has announced the MPG …read the full article

14 December 2023

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End of Year round up on the Economics of Music Streaming

THE STORY SO FAR In July 2021, the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee in the UK Parliament published a major report on the economics of music streaming following …read the full article

25 August 2023

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An Open Letter To Apple Music

Dear Apple Music,   It’s time you gave full credit where credit is due.    Since 2014, the Music Producer’s Guild (MPG) has campaigned hard to obtain accurate credits for everyone …read the full article

The Economics of Music Streaming – The Metadata Code & Remuneration working group announced

As part of the Council of Music Makers (CMM) the MPG welcomes the announcement of the metadata code and the confirmation that a remuneration working group will look into music-maker …read the full article

30 April 2023

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The Music Producers Guild Announces 2023 Awards Winners

Photo: Sarah Louise Bennet Fraser T. Smith – Ric Flow – Bob Clearmountian.   At an inspiring ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, The Music Producers Guild announced the complete list …read the full article

25 February 2023

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The Music Producers Guild Announces its 2023 Nominees

Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music industry. The Music Producers Guild have revealed the shortlist for the 2023 MPG Awards, …read the full article

18 December 2022

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December 2022 Newsletter

Submissions for the 2023 MPG Awards are now closed. Thanks to everyone who has submitted people for awards this year. Our validation team will now go through all the submissions …read the full article

27 September 2022

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September 2022 Newsletter

The Music Producers Guild Announces three new board members The Music Producers Guild is very excited to announce the appointment of Mika Sellens, Eve Horne and Catherine Marks to its Executive Board. The three new members were elected by MPG Full Members …read the full article

1 September 2022

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MPG Board of Directors Personal Statements: 2022

Online voting will be open for 1 week for MPG Full Members only from Thursday 15th September until 6pm on Thursday 22nd of September you will receive a separate email with a link to an …read the full article