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6 May 2021

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May 2021 Newsletter

MPG Awards Update The Judging for the 2021 MPG Awards took place for the first time remotely last week. A diverse panel of judges from different parts of the industry were invited to …read the full article

7 April 2021

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April 2021 Newsletter

Directors Reports If you want to know what the directors of the MPG have been up to on your behalf, please check out the new Directors Reports section on the website. If you have …read the full article

26 March 2021

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Workplace Covid testing

As some of you are aware we have been in discussions with DCMS about asymptomatic covid-tests in the workplace. Workplace testing for those that cannot work from home is now being made available for workplaces in England with over 50 …read the full article

13 March 2021

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February 2021 Newsletter

Roadmap On 15th Feb, the Prime Minister announced a roadmap to reopening the economy, including the return of indoor and outdoor live events. While studios have been able to continue …read the full article

15 February 2021

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Rupert Neve, Audio Industry Icon, Dies at 94

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rupert Neve over the weekend, and our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rupert received the MPG Inspiration award …read the full article

10 February 2021

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Insta AMA with Tom Gray of #BrokenRecord campaign and Gomez

The MPG’s popular Ask Me Anything series of interviews on Instagram Live returns, with musician and activist Tom Gray, being interviewed by the MPG’s Adam Warne, an engineer and producer, …read the full article

15 January 2021

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January Newsletter – update

More information has come to light around the Government grants available and an update to the Government Guidance for studios.   Guidance In the wake of the National Lockdown announced …read the full article

9 January 2021

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January 2021 Newsletter

  Work Travel Letter Since the national lockdown restrictions came into force, we have been contacted by a number of members who have been questioned by police either on their way to …read the full article

4 January 2021

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National Lockdown

This evening the Prime Minister announced a National Lockdown for England to come into force from 12pm on Tuesday 5th January – rules for England are available here . In Scotland, the …read the full article

23 December 2020

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Latest Guidance for working in Tier 4

Following the announcement regarding the new Tier 4, the MPG have issued new government-approved guidance available here. The MPG would like to reassure members that work in covid-secure workplaces may …read the full article

11 December 2020

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The Music Producers Guild reveals 2021 Awards Shortlist

The Music Producers Guild is excited to reveal the shortlist for its 2021 Awards, which will take place on 10th June 2021. Women are once again strongly represented, for the …read the full article

November Newsletter 2: We have more news for you…

MPG Awards Voting Voting for the MPG Awards shortlists opens on  Monday 23rd November. Only Full Members and two nominated engineers per studio membership are eligible to vote. You must …read the full article

4 November 2020

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November 2020 Newsletter

We’re gonna Lockdown 2 Electric Avenue On 31st October, the Prime Minister announced that England would be going into a second lockdown on Thursday 5th November. The Government hope this …read the full article

4 November 2020

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 MPG’s Extraordinary General Meeting 2020

MPG’s Extraordinary General Meeting is where you will get a chance to elect a new board of directors and shape the future of the MPG. For the first time, our …read the full article

6 October 2020

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Winter Economy Plan Explainer

On the 24th September 2020, the Chancellor announced a series of support measures as we hit the next phase of the pandemic. Here is a quick guide to on what’s …read the full article

3 September 2020

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MPG launches Studio Membership

  The Music Producers Guild has announced a new corporate membership for recording and rehearsal studios.   The move comes following a period of close collaboration between the MPG and a …read the full article

19 August 2020

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August 2020 Newsletter

SEISS Part II From the 17th August, applications for the government’s self-employed support package (SEISS) have opened. This grant is for self-employed folk who have been adversely affected by CV-19 …read the full article

31 July 2020

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Arts Council England Funding

Throughout this crisis, the MPG, along with UK Music have been working relentlessly to persuade the Government to throw a financial lifeline to our industry. Our campaign work for extra …read the full article

28 July 2020

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MPG asks ministers to support studios

Last week MPG representatives spoke at a roundtable with the Creative Industries minister, Caroline Dinenage. In a follow-up letter they called for the minister to ensure that some of the …read the full article

17 July 2020

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MPG & ICMP launch new Music Production Scholarship

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 5pm 28th AUGUST   Leading London music school, ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance), alongside music industry partner The Music Producers Guild (MPG), is delighted to …read the full article