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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

11 January 2016

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The MPG Pays Tribute To David Bowie R.I.P.

The executive board of the Music Producers Guild would like to express its sincere regret and sadness at the recent death from cancer of David Bowie, aged 69. MPG Executive …read the full article

9 January 2016

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MPG Awards tickets & hotel information

The MPG Awards 2016 event is excitingly close and as a result, we’ve released a very limited number of Awards-only tickets. These entitle you to attend the award presentation and after-party only. Now in its …read the full article

8 January 2016

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

  2016 NAMM Show: Register Today! | Jan 21 – 24 The Recording Academy, in partnership with NAMM, is proud to offer NAMM badges as a benefit of your membership. …read the full article

16 December 2015

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The MPG supports AIR Studios

Following a recent article in the Ham&High newspaper, the MPG would like to reiterate its support for AIR Studios in its on-going fight to save its main orchestral recording studio, …read the full article

8 December 2015

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Judging day for MPG Awards 2016

The cream of UK record production was well represented at the judging day for the MPG Awards 2016 on December 7th. Many thanks to the staff at Air Edel Studios …read the full article

3 December 2015

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‘Under The Hood’ – first in a new series of MPG events

The first in a new series of MPG technical events was held at the renowned British Grove Studios on Friday, 13th November. ‘Under The Hood’, as the name suggests, is …read the full article

1 December 2015

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Youth To Be Honoured By The Music Producers Guild

Artist and producer Youth will receive a top accolade at the 2016 Music Producers Guild Awards when he is presented with the PPL-sponsored Award for Outstanding Contribution to UK Music. One …read the full article

25 November 2015

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

  P&E Wing/GRAMMYs In My District Listening Session | October 13 MEMPHIS: Immediately following the Memphis Chapter’s GRAMMYs in My District Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Steve Cohen at Music …read the full article

25 November 2015

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Producers and Engineers Wing monthly update

  Your Credits, YOUR Money, the New Data Standards & DDEX—What YOU Need to Know! As part of our Give Fans The Credit campaign, the P&E Wing is working with …read the full article

8 November 2015

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The Shortlists for the MPG Awards 2016!

  We’re excited and very pleased to announce the shortlists for the MPG Awards 2016! We think you’ll be excited too, when you see the varied lists of contenders and …read the full article

5 November 2015

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The Auddly presentation at Tileyard

Upwards of 60 people attended this presentation by Auddly at the Tileyard Gallery on November 4th. The MPG was represented by executive directors; Andrew Hunt, Cameron Craig, Dan Cox and …read the full article