"London, UK: The Music Producers Guild (UK) today announced the shortlist for its 2010 Awards, which takes place at London’s Cafe de Paris on February 11th 2010.

 

Rapidly becoming an annual highlight on the music industry’s calendar, the Music Producers Guild Awards recognises the enormous contribution made by recording professionals to the success of the UK’s music industry.

The winner of the Music Producers Guild’s Producer of the Year Award also receives a BRIT Award for Best Producer, and both awards will be presented at the Music Producers Guild’s Awards ceremony.

After receiving nominations from audio industry for qualifying people in each category, the shortlist was drawn up by voting members of the Music Producers Guild.  Those chosen will now be put before a final judging panel, with the winners being announced at the awards ceremony.

 

Best Live album, sponsored by Shure:

Buena Vista Social Club –At Carnegie Hall

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood – Live at Madison Square Garden

Van Morrison Astral Weeks – Live at the Hollywood Bowl

 

Tickets for the Music Producers Guild Awards are now on sale at a cost £80 plus VAT for Balcony standing tickets and £105 plus VAT for Balcony seated tickets. An early bird discount is available, reducing the cost to £60 and £85 plus VAT respectively, so book now to avoid disappointment. To reserve your ticket, please telephone 0207 287 4655. Email [email protected]"