THE BMP LOCATION RECORDING PRIZE
The BMP Location Recording Prize is awarded annually for the most outstanding location recording made by a second year student on the world renowned Tonmeister® course at the University of Surrey.
The course is unique in the UK, blending rigorous musical study, advanced investigation of audio engineering, and mastery of sound recording practice. The programme enjoys a superb reputation within, the industry. One-year professional training placements prepare students for roles in industry. Surrey was named University of the Year for Graduate Employment in The Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
The BMP Prize is presented each June with other prestigious awards including the AMS-Neve Portfolio Prize, the Dave Fisher Prize for Classical Recording and the Jim Abbiss Pop Recording Prize.
Winners of the BMP Location Recording Prize since its inception in 2016:
2016 Michael Gerrard
2017 Ewan Vickery
2018 Tom Addison
2019 Joshua Leigh
2020 Mimi Hemchaoui
2022 Abbie Sarginson
2023 Benjamin Thorn
Benjamin Thorn, winner of the 2023 BMP Prize for Location Recording
