Following another sold-out MPG Awards ceremony at The Troxy in London, the MPG have released a full list of this year’s winners.
Evie Clark-Yospa was awarded with Breakthrough Engineer of the Year.Photo: Gabriel BushThe Producer of the Year title was awarded to Zach Nahome, recognising his outstanding work across a diverse range of projects. Nahome also contributed to one of the night’s most celebrated records, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, which took home Album of the Year. The project also saw Charlie Holmes awarded Mix Engineer of the Year, with mastering by Simon Francis.
Continuing the MPG’s mission to highlight the crucial role that recording studios play in the industry, Decoy Studios were awarded with the Large Commercial Studio of the Year title, while Snap! Studios took home Small Commercial Studio of the Year.
As for emerging talent, Oli Barton-Wood was named as Breakthrough Producer of the Year, while Evie Clark-Yospa received Breakthrough Engineer of the Year. Natalie Bibby then took home the title of Mastering Engineer of the Year, with Ricky Damian awarded with Recording Engineer of the Year and Andrew Scheps named as Atmos Mixer of the Year.
Self-producing Artist of the Year was presented to Barry Can't SwimPhoto: Gabriel BushIn the artist-focused categories, Barry Can’t Swim (Joshua Spence Mainnie) was awarded Self-Producing Artist of the Year.
The Original Score Recording of the Year was given to 28 Years Later (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which was produced by Rosie Danvers and Tommy Danvers , engineered by Jake Jackson and mixed by James Trevascus.
The evening also celebrated a number of outstanding contributions to music. Mark “Spike” Stent received the prestigious Icon Award, while KAMILLE was honoured with the Inspiration Award, and The 1975 were presented with the Outstanding Contribution to UK Music Award.
John Thornton received the Special Recognition Award, while the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop was honoured with the Pioneer Award. The new Impact Award was then presented to War Child for their War Child UK’s Help(2) album.
The Unsung Hero Award was presented to Mick Ross, celebrating his invaluable behind-the-scenes contribution to the industry.
The Winners
- Producer of the Year: Zach Nahome
- Writer-Producer of the Year: Steph Marziano
- Breakthrough Producer of the Year: Oli Barton-Wood
- Breakthrough Engineer of the Year: Evie Clark-Yospa
- Self-Producing Artist of the Year: Barry Can’t Swim (Joshua Spence Mainnie)
- Recording Engineer of the Year: Ricky Damian
- Mix Engineer of the Year: Charlie Holmes
- Mastering Engineer of the Year: Natalie Bibby
- Atmos Mixer of the Year: Andrew Scheps
- Unsung Hero: Mick Ross
- Small Commercial Studio of the Year: Snap! Studios
- Large Commercial Studio of the Year: Decoy Studios
- Original Score Recording of the Year: Young Fathers – 28 Years Later (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Producer: Young Fathers
- Additional Production: Rosie Danvers, Tommy Danvers
- Engineer: Jake Jackson
- Mixer: James Trevascus
- Album of the Year: Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Producer & Engineer: Zach Nahome
- Mixer: Charlie Holmes
- Mastering: Simon Francis
Special Awards
- Icon Award: Mark “Spike” Stent
- Inspiration Award: KAMILLE
- Outstanding Contribution to UK Music: The 1975
- Special Recognition Award: John Thornton
- Pioneer Award: BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Impact Award: War Child
“Recording studios are the beating heart of the music industry. Every track, from every nominee being recognised tonight, would not exist without some form of recording studio. It is the only sector where the rest of the ecosystem falls apart without them. Tonight we celebrated the magic created in them. It was not just the best in British recording, but also those who work tirelessly to bring in the next generation of British talent, to help keep music British-made.” - Matt Taylor, Executive Director, MPG
