The Sound of the Year Awards is judged by a global cohort of composers, audio producers, sound artists, category partners and industry professionals. Judges from the sixth edition are shown on this page.
Previous judges: Chris Watson, Cheryl Tipp, Bernie Krause, Andrea Zarza, Axel Kacoutié, Poppy Szkiler, Josephine Lavelle, Lars Ginzel, Ain Bailey, Emeka Ogboh, Alannah Chance, Kirsty Whalley, Tony Gayle, Matmos, Christian Ching, Annie Jamieson, Jez Riley French, Kate Carr, Aidan Charron, Linda O’Keeffe, Trevor Cox and Milo Thesiger-Meacham.
Previous judges: Chris Watson, Cheryl Tipp, Bernie Krause, Andrea Zarza, Axel Kacoutié, Poppy Szkiler, Josephine Lavelle, Lars Ginzel, Ain Bailey, Emeka Ogboh, Alannah Chance, Kirsty Whalley, Tony Gayle, Matmos, Christian Ching, Annie Jamieson, Jez Riley French, Kate Carr, Aidan Charron, Linda O’Keeffe, Trevor Cox and Milo Thesiger-Meacham.
Sound Designer, DB Studios
Radio Host, NTS + Noods
Writer & Researcher
Managing Director, Accidental Ltd
Sound Designer & Composer
Chair of Judges, Radiophonic Institute