Music Producer Award 2026

The Nominees

Cherry Seraph (she/her)

Youth Music Nextgen Fund, Yorkshire & The Humber

Cherry Seraph is an artist, producer and engineer who creates immersive electronic and alternative pop music from her home studio. A classically trained flautist and self-taught producer, she crafts every aspect of her work, from sound design and synthesis to recording and mixing. Drawing on themes of identity, belonging and queer experience, her music combines experimental production with vivid storytelling. Alongside her own releases, Cherry supports other marginalised artists through music education and mentoring, helping build a more inclusive future for music production.

IMVN (she/her)

Youth Music Nextgen Fund, London

IMVN is an artist, producer and violinist whose genre-blurring electronic music explores identity, transformation and self-discovery. A self-taught producer, she combines classical instrumentation, experimental sound design and emotional storytelling to create immersive sonic worlds. IMVN produces much of her work independently, using creativity and innovation to push artistic boundaries. Through her music and wider creative practice, she is building space for bold, alternative voices within the UK music scene.

Jelia (she/her)

True Cadence CIC, London

Jelia is a music producer, songwriter and artist whose work bridges creative innovation, technical expertise and artist development. With music featured on Netflix and the BBC, she has built a diverse career spanning production, songwriting and sound engineering. Alongside creating her own music, Jelia champions greater representation for women in music technology, leading producer development initiatives and delivering programmes for emerging creators. Her production blends R&B, electronic textures and songwriter-led storytelling, combining technical precision with a strong artistic vision.

melba. (she/her)

Youth Music NextGen Fund, North East

melba. is a Newcastle-born producer, DJ and 3D artist whose boundary-pushing electronic music blends hyperpop-inspired melodies, powerful basslines and global club influences. A self-taught producer, she has quickly become one of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents, earning support from Mixmag, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor and artists including Sherelle and gyrofield. Alongside running her party, club cetera, Melba brings a fearless DIY approach to music production, creating distinctive, emotionally charged tracks that balance experimentation with dancefloor energy.