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The Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild of Australia (MPEG) has today announced the winners of the 2026 MPEG Awards presented by Shure, celebrating outstanding achievement across music production, engineering and studio practice in Australia.

Now in its third year, the MPEG Awards remain the only national awards program dedicated exclusively to producers and engineers – recognising the creative and technical leaders shaping Australian music behind the scenes.

The 2026 ceremony took place on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at The Darling Rooms Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, hosted by Ron Haryanto, co-founder of Mentor Academy and long-time advocate for Australian producers and engineers.

This year’s honours recognised a standout group of Australian practitioners and studios, with Alice Ivy named Producer of the Year, and Ninajirachi taking home two awards – Breakthrough Producer of the Year and Self-Producing Artist of the Year.

Anna Laverty, Chair and Founding Director of MPEG, said: “These winners represent the very best of Australian music production and engineering right now – work that’s technically brilliant, creatively fearless, and deeply considered. To be recognised by your peers is a huge achievement, and we’re proud to celebrate every recipient.”

As previously announced, the 2026 MPEG Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mike Chapman OAM, recognising one of Australia’s most influential global music figures – a songwriter and producer whose work has shaped popular music across more than five decades.

Established in 2022, MPEG exists to advocate for, recognise and elevate Australia’s producers and engineers, representing their commercial interests and strengthening the professional community through engagement and visibility.

The 2026 MPEG Awards are proudly supported by: Shure/Jands, Neumann.Berlin, AVP Imports, Avid, PPCA, Music Australia, Considered Commercial and Entertainment Law, Yamaha, Marsh, and APRA AMCOS.

2026 MPEG Awards – Winners

All nominees were selected following an open submission process, with entries assessed by a panel of carefully selected judges based on work released during the eligibility period.

Producer of the Year
🏆 Alice Ivy

Nominees: Alex Burnett, Anna Lunoe, Aidan Hogg, Robby De Sa 

Breakthrough Producer of the Year
🏆 Ninajirachi

Nominees: Xavier Dunn, Fletcher Matthews, Jonathon Tooke, Moss, Sophie Edwards 

Writer-Producer of the Year
🏆 Lucy Blomkamp

Nominees: Anna Lunoe, Robby De Sa, Rob Amaruso, Aidan Hogg 

Recording Engineer of the Year:
🏆 Simon Cohen

Nominees: George Carpenter, Lewis Mitchell, Rohan Sforcina, Wayne Connolly 

Mix Engineer of the Year
🏆 Thomas Purcell p.k.a. Wave Racer

Nominees: Simon Cohen, Eric J Dubowsky, Nao Anzai, Nick Herrera 

Mastering Engineer of the Year
🏆 Joe Carra

Nominees: Nao Anzai, Lachlan Carrick, Nicholas Di Lorenzo, Andrew Edgson 

Studio of the Year
🏆 4000 Studios

Nominees: Pughouse Studios, Empire Studios, Synth Temple, Audrey Studios 

Self-Producing Artist of the Year
🏆 Ninajirachi

Nominees: Harvey Sutherland, Alice Ivy, Anna Lunoe, Skeleten 

Overseas Achievement
🏆 Keanu Beats
Nominees: Tim Tan, Catherine Marks, Styalz Fuego, Dom Dolla 

Outstanding Community Work
🏆 Music Producers Development Program
Nominees: Songmakers, Kool Skools, Music Production for Women, Resonate

Lifetime Achievement Award
🏆 Mike Chapman OAM

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