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13 June 2016

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The MPG at XpoNorth 2016 and Glasgow Social Event

Once again, the Music Producers Guild took its annual trip to Inverness last week (June 7-11th), to attend Scotland’s leading creative industries festival, XpoNorth, followed by an industry social with …read the full article

25 May 2016

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Music Producers Guild To Host Panel at XpoNorth

Four of the UK’s top producers will take part in a panel hosted by the Music Producers Guild at this year’s XpoNorth, a music, arts and media conference that runs …read the full article

19 May 2016

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Producers Sought For Pro7ect Recording

Pro7ect, a songwriting retreat held annually at Brighton’s Hotel Pelirocco, is looking for producer participants for its next event in March 2017. The retreat gives songwriters and artists the opportunity …read the full article

16 May 2016

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This Month’s Featured Studio: Monnow Valley, Wales

Since opening its doors in 1975, heritage studio Monnow Valley in South Wales, less than 3 miles away from the idyllic market town of Monmouth, has been one of the UK’s leading …read the full article

15 May 2016

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

  REGISTER FOR IMSTA FESTA LA TODAY! Join us at SAE Institute Los Angeles on Saturday, May 14 (11AM – 6PM) for International Music Software Trade Association’s IMSTA FESTA, a …read the full article

11 May 2016

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AIM is now taking entries for 2016 AIM Awards

Entry forms are online at http://bit.ly/1iGukFi – and AIM is taking entries until 24th May. Categories open for entry include: Best Small label Best ‘Difficult’ Second Album Special Catalogue Release …read the full article

29 April 2016

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MPG upgrades User Groups

The MPG runs three User Groups for the benefit of Full Members who work with Pro Tools, Logic Studio and Ableton Live software DAWs. These have been upgraded and the …read the full article

28 April 2016

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Another successful Q-Time panel event from the MPG

50+ people attended the 9th Q-Time event at a new venue owned by The Grand Order Of Water Rats. The panel, as usual moderated by Tom Robinson, comprised: Producer & artist, Rupert Hine (Stevie …read the full article

12 April 2016

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

    A Special Thank You to Our GRAMMY Week Celebration Sponsors The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® would like to thank our sponsors for their support of our …read the full article

12 April 2016

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

  Call for Contributions: 2016 AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality In anticipation of the 141st Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles September 29 through …read the full article

7 April 2016

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MPG Full Member Juan Luis Ayala Launches A Live Music TV Show Promoting New Music

MPG Full Member, Producer and Songwriter Juan Luis Ayala teamed up with his wife Singer Songwriter and TV presenter AYALA and his Film maker brother-in-law Finnian Moore to start a brand …read the full article

6 April 2016

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This Month’s Featured Studio: Sphere Studios LA

Francesco Cameli has opened a brand new Sphere Studios in North Hollywood, California. Located in a building that was originally Royaltone Studios and subsequently Linda Perry’s private Kung Fu Gardens facility, the …read the full article

24 March 2016

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Winning producers select studios for free recording time

RAK, The Crypt and Strongroom were picked by three MPG Full Members who took part in this year’s MPG Awards Voting Incentive competition. The Music Producers Guild producers Danny Boyle, …read the full article

23 March 2016

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This Month’s Featured Studio: Melrose Yard

In last month’s newsletter we reported that York-based Melrose Yard Studios was critically affected by the Boxing Day floods. Russ Hepworth-Sawyer from MOTTOsound went to York to meet studio owner Sam Holdstock and engineer, Dominic Smith to find out how the …read the full article

16 March 2016

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MPG Midlands: Coventry Social Event – 2nd March 2016

A very successful MPG Social Event was held in Coventry earlier this month, kindly organised by MPG Full Member John Paul Braddock. Over 40 people attended, with representation from many studios in …read the full article

16 March 2016

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The Music Producers Guild pays tribute to Sir George Martin CBE

The executive board of the Music Producers Guild would like to express its sincere regret and sadness at the death of Sir George Martin, CBE, which was announced recently. In …read the full article

18 February 2016

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The MPG Supports Martin Mills’ Demands For Change

The Music Producers Guild believes that Martin Mills, CEO of the Beggars Group, and winner of the MPG Award for Outstanding Contribution to UK Music in 2012, has raised several …read the full article

15 February 2016

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MPG Full Members win free studio time!

As we announced back in November 2015, a prize draw was set up to encourage MPG Full Members to participate in voting for the short lists for the MPG Awards 2016. …read the full article

4 February 2016

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This Month’s Featured Studio: The Darkroom

Originally known as Morgan Studio 4, and located in what was once an old laundry building in Chaplin Road, NW2, the studio now known as The Darkroom has seen many …read the full article

4 February 2016

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Music Producers Guild Announces its 2016 Award Winners!

Female recording professionals make a big impact on this year’s awards with five of the main honours going to women. Producer Charlie Andrew received the top award at last night’s …read the full article