The Music Producers Guild (UK) is delighted to announce that voting for the shortlists of the 2011 Awards is now officially open, and Full Members of the MPG can cast their votes by clicking here.

Late news: the shortlists for the 2011 awards are announced here

The 2011 Awards will be held at Cafe de Paris, in  Central London on February 9th. Once again, we are collaborating with the BRITS to present the winner of our Producer of the Year category with a BRIT Award for Best Producer. 

The Music Producers Guild Awards has already made its mark on the music industry calendar as an event not to be missed. Last year’s Awards attracted more than 300 stars and music industry VIPs who turned out in force to celebrate the enormous contribution that recording professionals make to the success of the UK’s music industry.

Music Producers Guild Chairman Steve Levine says: “There is no doubt that the vast majority of the music loving public has no idea of the amount of work that goes into recording a successful album. So many talented people play a part, from producers and engineers, to mix and mastering engineers and recording studios. It is only natural that artists and song writers should be applauded but we think it is also important that the accolades are shared with the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make great records. Our Awards aim to redress the balance and shine a spotlight on the audio professionals who are positioned at the very heart of the music industry. We want as many people as possible to be part of these Awards, so please ensure that you get on line and make your nominations.”

Award categories for 2011 include:

Outstanding Contribution to UK Music 
Producer of the Year 
Recording Engineer of the Year 
Best Mastering Engineer 
Best Mix Engineer
Best Live Album of The Year (2010) 
UK Album of The Year (2010) 
UK Single of The Year (2010)
Best Re-mixer 
The Joe Meek Award for Innovation in Production
Breakthrough Producer 
Breakthrough Engineer 
Best Studio 
Best International Producer of the Year 
The Unsung Hero 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event and any company that would like be part should contact Sadie Groom at Bubble & Squeak:
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 287 4262 
Email: sadie@bubblesqueak.co.uk