Abbey Road Studios Announces Nominees for Music Photography Awards 2023

Abbey Road Studios has revealed the nominees for its Music Photography Awards, featuring over 20,000 submissions from photographers across 30 countries. Among the nominees are iconic stars like Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Burna Boy, showcasing the vibrant diversity in music photography. The public is invited to vote for the ‘Music Moment of the Year’ on the MPA website until September 23, with the awards ceremony scheduled for October 2 at Abbey Road in London. The event highlights the significance of music photography in shaping modern culture. This year sees the introduction of two new award categories: ‘Portrait’ and ‘Festivals’, as well as a guest category titled ‘Club Culture’. Photographs from 40 nominees in eight categories will be on display at Outnet’s Now Pop One venue in London from September 19 to 23. Notable nominees include Greg Noire, Jez Pennington, and Kirby Gladstein, with images capturing moments like Charli XCX drenched in rain during a performance and Doja Cat’s colorful stage presence. The awards reflect the increasing importance of music photography as an art form and its cultural impact.