Abbey Road Studios announces shortlist for 2024 Music Photography Awards

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Blur performing at Wembley Stadium (Picture: Tom Pallant)

Abbey Road Studios have revealed the shortlist for the 2024 edition of their annual Music Photography Awards.

The third edition of the awards opened submissions this summer and will take place at the studios on October 3. The entries will be judged by a panel of experts including Rankin, Jordan Rakei, Gossip’s Beth Ditto, Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson, Moses Boyd and Bimini.

“At Abbey Road Studios, we are dedicated to the artistry and impact of music photography,” Sally Davies, Managing Director at Abbey Road Studio, said in a statement. “Through hosting the annual Music Photography Awards, we celebrate this vibrant art form and the talented individuals behind the lens. Our mission is not only to showcase their incredible work, but also to nurture and create meaningful opportunities for emerging photographers. We are proud to support this creative community, helping to bring their unique visions and voices to the forefront of the music industry.”

See the full list of shortlisted entries below.

Undiscovered Photographer of the Year (Supported by adidas) 
Charlie Barclay Harris [Stone]
Isaiah Johns [Yves Tumor & Chris Greatti]
Izzy Nuzzo [Drake]
Leila Afghan [Nayana IZ]
Andreia Lemos [Amyl and the Sniffers]

Music Moment of the Year (Supported by Outernet London and voted for by the public)
Sam Neill [Fred again..]
Tom Pallant [Blur]
Danielle Agnello [Souls of Mischief]
Zachary Zephir [Travis Scott]
Chris Suspect [Daikaiju]

Live Music Award
AF CORTES [Daikaiju]
Alec Castillo [Iggy Pop]
Francis Mancini [Darren Styles]
Isaiah Pate [Glaive]
Lorenzo Reali [Nayt]

Underground Scenes Award
Adam Ziegenhals [Hogg In A Cave]
Lemphek [Hard Stick Festival VII]
Jodi Rogers [Max Kelan]
Lance Webber [Lolly Gaggers]
Marcus Maddox [Cheeky Ma – Malice K]

Making Music Award
Mariana dos Santos Pires [Lèa Sen]
AF Cortes [Making Moves]
Maninder Ram [Lancey Foux]
Lauren Harris [Joesef]
RxAxLxF [CHOVU]

Jazz: The Rebirth of Cool 
Adrien H. Tillmann [Billy Harper]
Christaan Felber [Cécile McLorin Salvant]
Diogo Lopes [Ezra Collective]
Lauren Luxenberg [Shabaka]
Leszek Gawin [Shabaka]

Editorial 
Alexa Viscius [bnny]
Bet Bettencourt [Tems]
Murry Deaves [Static Dress]
James Robjant in collaboration with Patrick Waugh [King Krule] 
Bolade Banjo [Headie One]
Xavier Tera [Rosalia]
Jack Chipper [D Double E]

Portrait 
Jackie Lee Young [Devendra Banhart]
Bolade Banjo [Popcaan]
Elliot Hensford [Adekunle Gold]
Harry Steel [Oversize]
Jennifer McCord [Arlo Parks]
Gavin Bond [Liam Gallagher]
Shenell Kennedy [Unknown T]
Callum Walker Hutchinson [Raye]