Papua New Guinea’s leading sound engineer and music producer, Emmanuel “Toxic mahn Muganaua, has won the award for “International Sound Engineer of the Year 2024” at the International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards. The ISSA awards, held annually in the United States, celebrates the talents of independent recording artists and producers worldwide. Emmanuel’s victory highlights the exceptional skill and creativity present in PNG’s music industry.

The Annual ISSA AWARDS show is held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Centre, right in the heart of Atlanta Georgia, USA. What a lovely day it was in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2024 ISSA Awards! There was beautiful weather with not a rain cloud in sight and a gorgeous theatre full of exceptional talent from around the world at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Centre, home to the BMI Awards. We celebrated on the red carpet with interviews and capturing moments to remember forever.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our esteemed judges, whose dedication and expertise were crucial in determining the winners. Their commitment to maintaining fairness and transparency ensured that the most deserving candidates emerged victorious. But it’s not just the winners who deserve applause.

Every participant who took part in the ISSA Awards deserves recognition for their courage and passion. They have all contributed to making this event an unforgettable celebration of human talent and potential. The atmosphere during t.