14 l January 2014
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Primacoustic’s full line of acoustic treatment products are now being warehoused in Belgium for the European and Middle Eastern markets. Steve McKay, export sales manager, said: “We are experiencing a growing demand for our products in these markets, particularly for commercial and private studios. In order to accommodate this growth we need to ensure our products are readily available.”
www.primacoustic.com
Meyer Sound has collaborated with legendary mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe to record As Long As There Are Songs, the first full album recorded using a Meyer Constellation acoustic system. “My job is to give artists like Stephanie the tools that bring her closer to her audiences,” said Meyer CEO John Meyer. “With this recording, we returned to what some may consider the ‘old school’ recording style, where musicians play together in the same room.”
www.meyersound.com
PMCsupplied a pair of its AML2 nearfield monitors for the composition of the score for the recent Tom Hanks film, Captain Phillips. Composer Henry Jackman, who uses AML2s in his LA studio, had a pair shipped to London during work on the film in the UK. Henry has been a devoted user of PMCs for several years, also finding them the “perfect” reference for mixing.
www.pmc-speakers.com
Music Managers’ Forum (MMF) has partnered with Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) to accredit university courses that include Music Management. MMF says it has long wanted to evaluate courses that follow on from its Induction Days and Management Development programmes. Working with JAMES, the MMF can ensure that JAMES Accredited Music Management courses offer content that is engaging and useful. Jim Thomas from the MMF comments: “It’s important to know that course content is up-to-date and will give you the right start in the music industry.”
www.themmf.net
Johns and Epworth back on MPG Awards shortlist
Adele producer in the running for a hat-trick as nominations announced, says Dave Robinson
FORMER WINNERS Ethan Johns and Paul Epworth are back on the shortlist for the MPG 2014 Producer of the Year award, it was revealed last month. Epworth bagged the award in 2010 and again in 2013, while Ethan Johns was victorious in 2012. Other names vying for one of
12 trophies on 13 February 2014 will include Disclosure, Rick Rubin, Tony Visconti and Daft Punk. Broadcaster John Kennedy
of XFM revealed the category shortlists ahead of the MPG Christmas party at the Alley Cat Club in London’s famous Denmark Street (‘Tin Pan Alley’). Now in its sixth year, the
Music Producers Guild Awards recognises the contribution made by recording professionals to the success of the UK’s music industry. The winner of the Producer of the Year Award also receives a BRIT Award for Best Producer. (The BRITs will be held on 19 February 2014 at the O2 Arena.) This year the ceremony moves
to the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London. “We loved
XFM broadcaster John Kennedy (left) revealed the names of the lucky shortlisters; Tony Platt thanked the Awards supporters
being at the Café de Paris but it was no longer a big enough home for us,” said the MPG’s Tony Platt, adding that this year’s host will be comedian and musician Rich Hall. He went on to thank partner and award sponsors for their support. MPG chairman Steve Levine
added later: “An MPG Award is highly sought-after by
recording professionals because it represents an endorsement by your peers. Whilst anyone can nominate, only full members of the MPG are allowed to vote for the shortlist and therefore the results are relevant to the creative value of our industry. Those who win an MPG Award are known to be at the top of their game as a recording professional.”
The MPG Awards always
supports a charity, and this year it is the Victoria Foundation, which exists ‘to provide life- enhancing medical assistance’. The full set of shortlists for
each of the MPG 2014 Awards categories is available online at the MPG website.
www.mpgawards.com www.mpg.org.uk
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Barry Grint (left) and Mandy Parnell, both nominated in the mastering engineer category, with Matt Colton, last year’s winner
MPG chairman Steve Levine (left) with Chris Briggs,
nominated for the A&R awards
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