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| MPEG Awards | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| First award | 2024 |
| Final award | current |
The Music Producer and Engineers Guild of Australia (MPEG) is a non-profit membership organisation that advocates for the rights, commercial interests and community development of music producers and sound engineers. It was established in 2022.[1]
In 2024, they commenced a MPEG Members Forum and began presenting the MPEG Awards.[2][3]
Ceremonies
[edit]A list of awards ceremony dates and award winners are listed below.
2024
[edit]The 2024 ceremony took place on 24 February 2024 at Collingwood Yards. It was co-hosted by Eddie Perfect and Mo Sesto.[2]
| Award | Nominee/ Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Producer of the Year | Eric J Dubowsky | Won |
| Recording Engineer of the Year | Wayne Connolly | Won |
| Breakthrough Producer of the Year | Chelsea Warner | Won |
| Studio of the Year | 4000 Studios, Brisbane | Won |
| Writer Producer of the Year | Rob Amoruso | Won |
| Self-Producing Artist of the Year | Maribelle Anēs aka Vetta Borne | Won |
| Outstanding Community Award | Women of Music Production Perth (WOMPP) | Won |
| Mix Engineer of the Year | Stefan Du Randt | Won |
| Mastering Engineer of the Year | Leon Zervos | Won |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Charles Fisher | awarded |
2025
[edit]The 2025 ceremony took place on 26 February 2025 in central Sydney.[4]
| Award | Nominee/ Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Producer of the Year | Chris Collins | Won |
| Recording Engineer of the Year | Steven Schram | Won |
| Breakthrough Producer of the Year | Tasker | Won |
| Studio of the Year | Rolling Stock Recording Rooms | Won |
| Writer Producer of the Year | Kevin Parker | Won |
| Self-Producing Artist of the Year | Alice Ivy | Won |
| Outstanding Community Award | Grid Series Geelong | Won |
| Mix Engineer of the Year | Stefan Du Randt | Won |
| Mastering Engineer of the Year | Lachlan Carrick | Won |
| Overseas Achievement | Dom Dolla | Won |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Vanda & Young (Harry Vanda & George Young) | awarded |
2026
[edit]The 2026 ceremony took place on 25 February 2025 in Sydney.[5]
| Award | Nominee/ Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Producer of the Year | Alice Ivy | Won |
| Recording Engineer of the Year | Simon Cohen | Won |
| Breakthrough Producer of the Year | Ninajirachi | Won |
| Studio of the Year | 4000 Studios, Brisbane | Won |
| Writer Producer of the Year | Lucy Blomkamp | Won |
| Self-Producing Artist of the Year | Ninajirachi | Won |
| Outstanding Community Award | Music Producers Development Program | Won |
| Mix Engineer of the Year | Thomas Purcell p.k.a. Wave Racer | Won |
| Mastering Engineer of the Year | Joe Carra | Won |
| Overseas Achievement | Keanu Beats | Won |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Mike Chapman | awarded |
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Inaugural Music Producer and Engineers' Guild of Australia Survey Report". University of the Sunshine Coast. 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Inaugural MPEG Awards Celebrates Exceptional Achievements in Music Productions". MPEG. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "VMDO presents MPEG Forum 2024". Victorian Music Development Office. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Vanda & Young, Alice Ivy, Dom Dolla Saluted at 2025 MPEG Awards". The Music Network. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Alice Ivy, Ninajirachi Win Big at 2026 MPEG Awards". Billboard (magazine). 25 February 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
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