VMDO/MPEG Fast Track Fellowship: Producer Edition
MPEG is thrilled to announce Jerry ‘IJALE’ Agbinya as the recipient of the inaugural VMDO/MPEG Fast Track Fellowship: Producer Edition.
Jerry, professionally known as IJALE is a Melbourne based performer, producer, mixer, recording and mastering engineer who has worked with some of Australia’s brightest rising stars including VOLDY, BTV, Beckah Amani, BOY SODA, Maina Doe, OX4ORD, King Ivy, Mali Jo$e and Dugong Jnr.
The VMDO/MPEG Fast Track Fellowship will see IJALE based in the UK throughout July and August, where he will meet with fellow producers and artists, attend industry events, and establish international networks.
Delivered in partnership with the UK MPG, we wish IJALE the absolute best on this game-changing opportunity and thank the Victorian Government, Creative Victoria and the VMDO for making it possible.
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IJALE is a Melbourne-based producer, vocalist, and engineer who writes, records, produces, mixes, and masters every track he touches. Drawing from his Nigerian heritage and Australian upbringing, his sound blends Afrocentric percussion with hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and electronic textures, always underpinned by sharp storytelling and emotional depth.
His latest project, titled 'minutiae' (May 30, 2025), is his most intricate and introspective to date — a self-contained commentary on the world at large, built on rhythm, texture, and detail. It follows standout singles This Bubble, SO BE IT, and Seaside, each paired with rich visuals that deepen his sonic universe.
Beyond his solo work, IJALE is a sought-after collaborator, producer, and mixing engineer, having worked with some of Australia’s brightest rising stars, including VOLDY, BTV, Beckah Amani, BOY SODA, Maina Doe, OX4ORD, King Ivy, Mali Jo$e, and Dugong Jr. His engineering credits have helped emerging artists shape their sound at the highest level, with his work on VOLDY’s release earning a Music Victoria nomination for Best Hip-Hop Work.
His work within the podcast world earned him an award for Podcast Of The Year at the Australian Podcast Awards (The Private Affairs Podcast), and his work in sonic branding has seen him collaborate with brands like Reebok and Champion.
With acclaimed projects Wildly Disparate Sounds (2020) and OTTN(2021) behind him, and a proven track record of quality, IJALE is carving a lane as one of Australia’s most hands-on and forward-thinking musical creatives.
2025 VMDO FAST TRACK FELLOWSHIP – PRODUCERS EDITION
MPEG is pleased to announce the 2025 VMDO (Victorian Music Development Office) Fast Track Fellowship – Producers Edition.
The Fast Track Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a mid-career and above producer, producer/writer, mix engineer or recording engineer from Victoria to travel to the UK for up to two months between July 1 and August 30, 2025.
The Fast Track Fellowship will allow the recipient to undertake an immersive experience in the UK, focussed on broadening existing and creating new professional networks, enhancing skillsets and collaborating with UK-based producers and engineers.
The Fast Track Fellowship will provide airfares, accommodation and a living away from home allowance for a period of up to 8 weeks.
Applicants do not need to be a member of MPEG to be eligible for the VMDO Fast Track Fellowship, however must:
* Be a resident of Victoria.
* Be a mid-career or above producer, producer/writer, mix engineer or recording engineer.
* Hold a current passport.
*Be eligible for a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) or hold a UK passport .
* Be able to make a personal financial contribution, including but not limited to: Visa Costs and all necessary insurances.
For further information contact Kurt Luthy – kurt@mpeg.org.au
Or visit https://www.vmdo.com.au/programs/fast-track-fellowship
Expressions of Interest Close: 5pm May 23, 2025
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