The Music Producers Guild (MPG), in association with Dolby and Mix With The Masters, unveiled the winners of the 2025 MPG Awards at a sold-out celebration at The Troxy in East London. The event honoured the producers, engineers, and studios defining the future of recorded music.
Leading the night’s honours, A. G. Cook was named Producer of the Year, praised for his innovative work at the cutting edge of electronic pop, including collaborations with Charli XCX. Fellow Dux Content member Danny L Harle was awarded Writer-Producer of the Year.
Two new categories were introduced this year to highlight the impact of diverse recording environments. Guy Chambers’ Sleeper Sounds won Small Commercial Studio of the Year, while Paul Epworth’s The Church Studios claimed Large Commercial Studio of the Year.
Recognising rising stars, Isabel Gracefield took home Breakthrough Producer of the Year, and Animesh Raval earned Breakthrough Engineer of the Year, presented by acclaimed producer Fraser T Smith.
A moving highlight came when Woody Cook presented his father, Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), with the Outstanding Contribution to UK Music Award. Elsewhere, Paul Epworth received the MPG Icon Award, MNEK was named Vocal Producer of the Year, and Lauren Laverne accepted the Special Recognition Award, presented by Guy Garvey.
The ceremony also became a platform for protest against AI’s unchecked use of music content. Stars including Peter Gabriel and Norman Cook held placards backing the Make It Fair: Don’t Let AI Steal Our Music campaign, urging that music creators – not just labels – have a say in the debate.
Catherine Marks, Executive Director of the MPG, reflected:
“The 2025 MPG Awards was a powerful reminder of the incredible talent and dedication driving our industry. From trailblazers to future stars, it was a night celebrating the people and studios shaping the sound of tomorrow.”
See the full list of 2025 winners below:
Producer of the Year sponsored by Flare Audio
A. G. Cook
Writer-Producer of the Year
Danny L Harle
Breakthrough Producer of the Year
Isabel Gracefield
Breakthrough Engineer of the Year sponsored by SSL
Animesh Raval
Self-Producing Artist
Clean Cut Kid
Recording Engineer of the Year sponsored by AMS Neve
Katie May
Mix Engineer of the Year sponsored by Avid
Manon Grandjean
Mastering Engineer of the Year sponsored by DCS Audio
Cicely Balston
Vocal Producer of the Year
MNEK
Unsung Hero sponsored by Musicians Union
Mike Banks
Small Commercial Studio of the Year sponsored by Neumann
Sleeper Sounds
Large Commercial Studio of the Year sponsored by Neumann
The Church Studios
Dolby Atmos Mixer of The Year sponsored by Dolby
Emre Ramazanoglu
Original Score Recording of the Year
’Saltburn (Original Motion Picture Score)’
Produced by Anthony Willis
Recorded & Mixed by Nick Wollage
Mastered By Cicely Balston
Album of the Year sponsored by Mix with The Masters
Rachel Chinouriri: What A Devastating Turn of Events
Producer: Richard 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 – Richard Russell
The MPG Icon Award – Paul Epworth
The MPG Pioneer Award – Peter Gabriel
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