Raye and Nile Rodgers Join Judging Panel for 2026 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards
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Jon Blistein
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Summary
Raye and Nile Rodgers have been selected as judges for the fifth edition of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards (MPAs), a free-to-enter global competition recognizing excellence in music and concert photography. They join Måneskin's Damiano David, Abbey Road's producer-in-residence King Harpoon, and Lilly Fontaine of the indie band English Teacher on the judging panel. Winners will be announced on September 24, 2026, at a ceremony at Abbey Road Studios in London.
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The free-to-enter competition aims to recognize the best in music and concert photography from around the world.
The winners of the 2026 MPAs will be announced Sept. 24 at a special ceremony at Abbey Road Studios in London.
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