Music Producers Guild

Wes Maebe – Full Member How would you define your main role on most of the projects you work on at the moment? It depends.  I’m fortunate as I’m very comfortable with many roles in the studio environment.  For some clients I...

Wes's top tip? Take risks, on paper it may be so wrong, but if it sounds good, it is good.

Interview via: mpg.org.uk/wes-maebe-fu...

He’s worked at top studios, including RAK, Sarm West and British Grove, and put microphones in front of artists as diverse as UB40, Ellie Goulding, Plan B, Jack Savoretti, Nigel Kennedy, Carly Simon, Anne Peebles and Taylor Swift, as well as the best string sections and session players in town.

As an award-winning recording engineer, producer and mixer, his clients describe him as dedicated, creative, respectful, musically intuitive and great fun. Known for bringing out the best performance from artists, clients appreciate his creativity and ability to collaborate in service of the music.

Wes Maebe came to London in '98 from Belgium to study Audio Technology at City of Westminster College.Wes divides his time between the UK and Europe, making good use of his multi-lingual & cultural skills, as well as the broad experience garnered over almost 30 years.

MPG AWARDS NOMINEES - Mastering Engineer of the Year Award ✨🥂

Next up at MPG Awards 2025 in association with Dolby & Mix With the Masters, we are thrilled to share the nominees for ‘Mastering Engineer Of The Year’, sponsored by dCS.

Tickets on sale now.
📍 The Troxy, London
📅 24th April

Shelby Logan Warne – Full Member How would you define your main role on most of the projects you work on at the moment Although I’d usually consider a very holistic approach to working with bands and artists in that I love producing ...

Shelby's top tip? Never be afraid to get stuck in and make mistakes, but always remember to learn from them!

Full Interview via: mpg.org.uk/shelby-logan...

In'24, she became the owner of Sensible Music Studios, blending SSL consoles w a hybrid mixing approach. KYROS is set to continue their US tour and is working on their fifth album.

Shelby studied at The BRIT School & Middlesex University before joining KYROS as lead vocalist & keyboardist. After the band went independent in '15, she took over production, recording & mixing. This led to her joining Old Street Studios, where she quickly rose to studio manager and head engineer.

Shelby Logan Warne is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and engineer, based in London. She is a co-owner and MD of Sensible Music Studios.

Tickets on sale now. Link in bio via the mpg website

📍 The Troxy, London
📅 24th April

They will have operated (or overseen the operation of) the equipment during the recording process and made creative and aesthetic choices to realise the sound and concepts the artist and producer envisage.🧵

MPG AWARDS NOMINEES - Self-Producing Artist of the Year Award ✨ As well as being a featured artist, this person has also taken overall creative and technical control of the entire recording project, with the objectivity the role of producer brings to the project. 🧵

Join us on 8th April at Real World Studios for an exclusive Dolby Atmos masterclass with the legendary Andrew Scheps!

This is your chance to learn directly from one of the industry’s most respected mix engineers.

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Annie works as a producer & mix engineer. She was awarded an MA in Creative Music Production by ICMP. Most recently, she was longlisted for MPG Breakthrough Producer of the Year & Self-Producing Artist of the Year.

Annie's top tip? Organise. Your. Sessions.

In '22, Austel released reworks album Feathers, alongside her first poetry collection ‘Morning Birds’.
Austel's self-produced album Dead Sea was released in '24. featuring collaborations with Grammy award-winning engineer Guy Massey and renowned mastering engineer Katie Tavini.

She began her career as a session musician, performing at Glastonbury Festival, supporting Fleet Foxes w Lyla Foy & touring multiple bands. Her EP ‘Unfold’ received praise from BBC 6 Music, Killing Moon & while '20s ‘Cold Love’ drew further support from O2 Music and Fresh On The Net.

Annie Rew Shaw AKA @austelmusic.bsky.social is a Devon-born London-based artist, songwriter and producer. She focuses on creating introspective, moody music, layered with ethereal vocals and poetic lyricism.

Link: mpg.org.uk/annie-rew-sh...

Ayriel Studios – Studio Member Tell us a little about what makes your studio unique! What do you stand for and what is at the heart of why you are in the recording industry? Ayriel Studios is to be found tucked away in the stunning...

– all backed up w warm Yorkshire hospitality. Ayriel recognise that no two artists are the same & it’s the attention to detail that has driven the studio’s growing reputation. Beyond recording, Ayriel is proud to host songwriting retreats and workshops. 🔗 to full feature: mpg.org.uk/ayriel-studi...

The location, the passion & technical expertise of the staff, provides the perfect environment for both established & upcoming artists to be nurtured and to flourish creatively. Every aspect of a visit is bespoke, from technical and studio setups, flexible 24-hour access & a host of catering options

Located in North York Moors National Park, Ayriel is a haven for creativity & tranquility. The studio was originally converted from 18th century barns to produce a naturally lit live room with exceptional natural reverb, together with a fully isolated, air-conditioned control room that overlooks it.

This month's MPG Studio Spotlight! @ayrielstudios.bsky.social

Edward Sunday – Full Member How would you define your main role on most of the projects you work on at the moment? Music Producer & Sound Engineer – I lead music production, mixing, and mastering of high-quality audio content. R...

Edward’s top top? Keep refining your craft, embrace challenges, and never rush the creative or technical process, great sound is carefully crafted.

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He's involved in the building and acoustic design of hundreds of studios within & outside Nigeria, including his own studio Azusa Productions. Dr Edward continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation & excellence is something he strives for in both the technical and artistic side of production.

For his music production, he's received several awards, including: Producer of the Year Award from The Africa Gospel Association, President Joe Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, Iconic Sound Engineer Of The Year and The Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity.

He was born in Ibadan, Nigeria & began his musical journey at 9 years old as a choirmaster in his local church, where he also played keyboard & drums. He would record these performances on cassette tape, analyse what was "weak" or missing and then overdub using a dual-deck cassette recorder.

Dr. Edward Sunday is an award-winning music producer, sound engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and concert producer with a career that spans three decades. He is also a UN Ambassador and has been recognised as one of Nigeria's 100 most influential figures in shaping gospel music.

Alex Robinson – Full Member How would you define your main role on most of the projects you work on at the moment? I’ve been at Metropolis Studios for coming up to 12 years now and I work as a recording and mix engineer. I’ve wo...

Alex is involved in the engineering of live-direct-to-vinyl recordings & being a pioneer of immersive recording techniques. Full interview via:

mpg.org.uk/alex-robinso...

Alex's credit include Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, The Cure, Elton John, Bullet For My Valentine and Little Mix. Most recently, he has been acclaimed for his engineering work for Raye and one of his most intriguing credits is her collaboration with Hans Zimmer on the song 'Mother Nature.'

Alex Robinson is a recording and mix engineer currently based at Metropolis Studios, West London. His career spans more than a decade and he has become one of most respected engineers in Europe for his talent across a wide variety of genres and session formats.

Toby Campen – Full Member How would you define your main role on most of the projects you currently work on? I’m a mastering engineer. I do very occasionally mix but that’s more reserved for my own band’s music these days. Ple...

Toby's top tip? Listen to lots of different types of music and get a taste for how genres are presented.

Full interview: mpg.org.uk/toby-campen-...