Press release
11.09.2009 - Sennheiser UK
Prize winning music production students graduate
Yulia Lidovskaia, Joe Gabbitas, Justin Culkin and Mike Cook, all winners of the Sennheiser Prize for Best Music Production Recording 2008-09, graduated with BA (Hons) in Music Industry Management & Studio Production from Bucks New University on 8 September.
In 2009, Sennheiser, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, introduced the Prize for Best Music Production Recording at Bucks New University. This annual award recognises what Sennheiser considers to be the best recording produced by graduates.
Working with Ozmosis, a recording artist, Yulia, Joe, Justin, Mike and fellow team member, Grant Sandy-Philips, recorded two master tracks as the final project in their studio production coursework, from which they became the inaugural winners of the competition. As their prize, they each received sets of studio and personal headphones from Sennheiser.
Phil Cummings, UK Artist Relationship Manager for Sennheiser, said: “It’s great to be involved with the University; we have lots of plans for this next academic year. It was a real pleasure judging the competition; at Sennheiser we pride ourselves on education and my role in artist relations involves finding new talent to work with, and I’m sure we will be working with these graduates in years to come.”
Mike, who is 21 and from Torquay, commented on his award: The hard work and many hours in the studio has successfully paid off with great results! I am very pleased.”
Justin, 22, from Lincoln, said: “I’m delighted to receive the award, and would like to give our thanks to the artists and everyone else involved for their invaluable contributions, and without whom it would not have been possible to produce such great tracks.”
Yulia, 21, from Brentford, added: “The award came as a surprise, and I am really pleased to have won! Hopefully it will help me to go on to secure a career in music production.”
Joe, 22, from Skegness, said: “I am chuffed to bits to win the prize! It’s a big surprise and a great award to have.”
Yulia, Joe, Justin and Mike received their degree certificates in the presence of family and friends alongside 1,500 Buckinghamshire New University students and honorary graduates at Bucks New University's graduation ceremonies held at the Wycombe Swan theatre from 7-11 September 2009.
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