From the everyday sounds that encapsulate the events of the past twelve months to the year’s most innovative and creative sound technology, the Sound of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of sound in all its forms and complexities.

Judged by a panel of experts from the international sound community, the awards are open to professionals and amateurs alike from all over the world. Listen to the winning entries from the 2024 edition below.

Sound Of The Year
Alexandre Mitri - Drones And Airtrikes

Best Natural Sound
Ellie Williams - Seismic Elephant Seal

Disappearing Sound
LUCUS - The Howlers In The Wind

Composed With Sound
Simon James - Neolithic Cannibals

Sound Of The City
Max Greening - Vendors in the Park

Best Imagined Sound
Oksana Rudko - Whispers of the Stars

Best Sound Innovation
Craig Vear - Jess+

Most Unpleasant Sound
Haitham Atme - Gaza Cries in the Dark

Children’s Category
Mark Williamson - Cornholme School