We're thrilled to announce that Sky Music has joined MPEG as a major sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Located in Melbourne, Sky Music is one of Australia's premier musical equipment retail outlets. The good folk at Sky Music will also be giving away one $500 store gift card (exclusively for paid up MPEG Members) and two $250 store gift cards which all attendees are in the running for.
Tim Shiel, MPEG member and Forum moderator, will host 3 discussion panels with some of Australia's finest producers and industry professionals. After the panels, we're doing 'Speed Networking', where attendees get the chance to speak with our panelists directly.
Read on for details of the weekend including talks, panels and our guest panelists.
One on One with Greg Haver
Anna Laverty spends some time chatting to international superstar producer GREG HAVER.
Award-winning producer Greg Haver forged his career in the UK, first as a session musician with Corey Hart, Tom Jones, Daryl Hall and the Nightcrawlers, before turning to engineering and producing. He has worked with a diverse range of artists including Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C, John Cale, Catatonia, INME, Super Furry Animals, Chinaski, The Simpsons and Bullet For My Valentine.
His work in New Zealand, where he is now based, includes some of the country’s finest artists including Troy Kingi, Opshop, The Feelers, Devilskin, Kimbra, and Gramsci. On top of his production work Greg has been an integral part of setting up a host of industry programs including APRA SongHubs NZ, The Aotearoa Music Producer Series (AMPS) SyncPosium and the Music Production Guild.
Greg continues to produce albums internationally alongside his work doing lectures and workshops on production and the recording industry.
MPEG FORUM MASTERCLASSES
GREG HAVER
ERIC J DUBOWSKY
ERIC J DUBOWSKY
SUNDAY 21ST JUNE 26
10:30 - 12:30pm
@ SYNTH TEMPLE, MELBOURNE
Award-winning producer Greg Haver forged his career in the UK, first as a session musician with Corey Hart, Tom Jones, Daryl Hall and the Nightcrawlers, before turning to engineering and producing. He has worked with a diverse range of artists including Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C, John Cale, Catatonia, INME, Super Furry Animals, Chinaski, The Simpsons and Bullet For My Valentine.
His work in New Zealand, where he is now based, includes some of the country’s finest artists including Troy Kingi, Opshop, The Feelers, Devilskin, Kimbra, and Gramsci. On top of his production work Greg has been an integral part of setting up a host of industry programs including APRA SongHubs NZ, The Aotearoa Music Producer Series (AMPS) SyncPosium and the Music Production Guild.
Greg continues to produce albums internationally alongside his work doing lectures and workshops on production and the recording industry.
MORE INFO TBC
ERIC J DUBOWSKY
ERIC J DUBOWSKY
ERIC J DUBOWSKY
SUNDAY 21ST JUNE 26
1:30 - 3:30pm
@ SYNTH TEMPLE, MELBOURNE
Eric J Dubowsky is a Grammy & Emmy winning mixer, producer and songwriter, whose work has helped define the intersection of electronic, pop, and alternative music on a global scale. Originally from New York and now based in Australia, his chart-topping contributions include hit records like Tame Impala’s “Dracula - JENNIE Remix” (#2 Billboard Global 200, #2 UK, #10 Hot 100); Flume’s multi-platinum global hit “Never Be Like You” ft. Kai (Grammy winner - Skin- Best Dance/Electronic album, #8 Billboard 200); ODESZA’s A Moment Apart (#3 Billboard 200, Grammy nominations - Best Dance/Electronic Album, Best Dance Recording ). In addition, Eric has worked with standout artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Role Model and Ruel. Known for his ability to bridge genres and push sonic boundaries, Eric J has played a key role in bringing electronic music into the mainstream pop conversation.
Dubowsky began his career at the legendary Greene Street Recording in New York City, the birthplace of hip-hop, which led to a job assisting renowned producer Arif Mardin. He also worked with Weezer, engineering on The Red Album and collaborating in a band with guitarist Brian Bell. These formative experiences laid the groundwork for a career defined by versatility and innovation, spanning electronic, pop, alternative, rock, and soul.
Renowned for his all-in, whatever-it-takes approach, Eric J goes far beyond traditional mixing. He frequently contributes additional production, background vocals, and instrumentation, shaping records from the ground up to ensure they translate seamlessly from headphones to arenas. His credits span an expansive roster including FKA Twigs, PinkPantheress, St. Vincent, Sia, Phoenix, Chris Lake, the Chemical Brothers, Demi Lovato, Kylie Minogue, Tove Lo, Becky Hill, MK, Twenty One Pilots, Bebe Rexha, Train, Andy Grammer, Alessia Cara...etc.
Eric has earned multiple ARIA Awards and achieved the rare feat of holding production credits on seven of the top ten songs on the ARIA Singles Chart in a single week. His work has also landed at #1 on the Triple J hottest 100 four times. With a career based in both technical mastery and creative vision, Eric J continues to redefine what it means to
be a modern mixer, seamlessly blending artistry and innovation across every project he touches.