Decisive Moment

The pair will be joined on the panel by a mix of ace photographers and artists, including Måneskin’s Damiano David and Harry Styles' producer Kid Harpoon

Raye and Nile Rodgers have been tapped to help judge the fifth edition of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards.

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.

The contest will be judged by a mix of pro photographers and established musicians. On the latter end, joining Raye and Rodgers will be Måneskin’s Damiano David, Abbey Road’s producer-in-residence King Harpoon, Lilly Fontaine of Leeds-based indie rockers English Teacher, and Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada.