Alice Ivy, Ninajirachi Lead 2026 MPEG Awards Winners

The Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild of Australia (MPEG) has announced the winners of the 2026 MPEG Awards presented by Shure.

The awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement across music production, engineering and studio practice in Australia, celebrated its third year in 2026.

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," according to a press release.

This year's ceremony took place last night (February 25th) at The Darling Rooms Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, hosted by Mentor Academy co-founder Ron Haryanto.

Alice Ivy was named Producer of the Year, while Ninajirachi took 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

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

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.

2026 MPEG Awards Winners

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