The MPG (Music Producers Guild) have announced the shortlist for this year’s MPG Awards, which will be taking place on 25 April 2025 at The Troxy, London, UK. Along with the nominees for each of the award’s categories, the organisation have also revealed that radio DJ and TV Presenter Lauren Laverne will be receiving the MPG Special Recognition Award.
MPG Awards 2025 Shortlist
The shortlists for each of the MPG 2025 Awards categories are as follows:
Producer of the Year - Sponsored by Flare Audio
- A. G. Cook
- James Ford
- Marta Salogni
Writer-Producer of the Year
- Danny L Harle
- MNEK
- Richard Turvey
- Tayte Nickols
Breakthrough Producer of the Year
- Gareth Nutall
- Isabel Gracefield
- Shuta Shinoda
Breakthrough Engineer of the Year - Sponsored by SSL
- Animesh Raval
- Ary Maudit
- Joe Brice
Self-Producing Artist
- Clean Cut Kid
- Frank Turner
- The Anchoress
Recording Engineer of the Year - Sponsored by AMS Neve
- Isabel Gracefield
- Katie May
- Richie Kennedy
Mix Engineer of the Year - Sponsored by Avid
- Andrew Scheps
- Manon Grandjean
- Oli Jacobs
Mastering Engineer of the Year - Sponsored by DCS Audio
- Cicely Balston
- John Webber
- Natalie Bibby
Vocal Producer of the Year
- Cameron Gower Poole
- Lorna Blackwood
- MNEK
Unsung Hero - Sponsored by Musicians Union
- AIR Studio Assistants Team
- Mike Banks
- Sam Pemberton
Small Commercial Studio of the Year - Sponsored by Neumann
- Angelic Studios
- Sleeper Sounds
- Snap Recording Studios
Large Commercial Studio of the Year - Sponsored by Neumann
- Air Studios
- Eastecote Studios
- Metropolis Studios
- The Church Studios
Dolby Atmos Mixer of The Year - Sponsored by Dolby
- David Wrench
- Emre Ramazanoglu
- Mike Hillier
Original Score Recording of the Year
- Produced by Daniel Pemberton
- Recorded by Lewis Jones
- Mixed by Andrew Dudman
’Saltburn (Original Motion Picture Score)’
- Produced by Anthony Willis
- Recorded by Ashley Andrew-Jones and Nick Wollage
- Mixed by Nick Wollage
- Mastered By Cicely Balston
’Wonka (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
- Produced by Joby Talbot and Neil Hannon
- Recorded by Tom Bailey
- Mixed by Tom Bailey and Andy Bradfield
Album of the Year - Sponsored by Mix with The Masters
Charli xcx ’BRAT’
- Producer: A. G. Cook
- Mixed By Geoff Swan
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: ’Wild God’
- Mixed By: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Producer: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Recording: Luis Almau
Rachel Chinouriri: ’What a Devastating Turn of Events’
- Producer: Rich Turvey
- Mixing: Tom Longworth
- Mastering: Matt Colton
Gifted Awards
- The MPG Special Recognition Award: Lauren Laverne
- PPL Present The MPG Award For Outstanding Contribution To UK Music - Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim)
- The MPG Inspiration Award - sponsored by Audio Note: To be announced ahead of the ceremony
- The MPG Icon Award: To be announced ahead of the ceremony
“As we enter the 17th year of the MPG Awards, it’s incredible to see how the industry continues to evolve, with positive change reflected in this year’s nominations. The MPG Awards celebrate excellence and are the only ceremony that celebrates all aspects of music production. This year’s nominations are a testament to the talent, creativity and innovation that continues to drive our industry forward, and this year is no exception. The MPG Awards have always been an indicator of our talent pipeline and what we see today is inspiring excellence.” - Matt Taylor, Executive Director, MPG
MPG Special Recognition Award
Along with the award shortlist, the MPG have also revealed that radio DJ and TV presenter Lauren Laverne will be receiving the MPG Special Recognition Award. The announcement comes as Lauren returns to BBC Radio 6 Music with a new show, following her return to Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs at the end of last year.
Radio DJ and TV Presenter Lauren Laverne will be receiving the MPG Special Recognition Award.
“The Music Producers Guild is delighted to honour Lauren Laverne with this year’s Special Recognition Award for her unwavering commitment to championing new music. As a celebrated broadcaster on BBC Radio 6 Music and television, Lauren has continually spotlighted emerging talent and the innovative music production that is a hallmark of British musical culture. This accolade recognises her impact on the music industry and reaffirms our dedication to nurturing the dynamic relationship between artists and the producers who bring their music to life.” - Anu Pillai, Executive Director of the MPG
“I am deeply honoured to be recognised by the MPG. British artists and producers are among the best in the world: endlessly creative, exciting and surprising. It has been one of the greatest joys in my life to find a job that means I get to plug into that every single day and share what they do with listeners at home” - Lauren Laverne
All of the winners will be announced at the MPG Awards ceremony, which is taking place on 24 April 2025 at The Troxy, London E1 0HX. Tickets are on sale now. More information can be found on the MPG website.
