Prog (magazine)


Prog is a British magazine dedicated to progressive rock music, published by Future. The magazine, which is edited by Jerry Ewing, was launched in March 2009 as a spin-off from Classic Rock and covers both past and present artists. Other current staff are Natasha Scharf, Russell Fairbrother, Julian Marszalek, and Dave Everley.

History and profile

Prog is published by Future, who are also responsible for its "sister" publications Classic Rock and Metal Hammer.
Prog was published nine times per year until 2012, when its frequency was switched to ten times a year.
According to The Guardian in 2010, the magazine was selling 22,000 copies an issue, half the circulation of the NME. Journalist and broadcaster Gavin Esler described it in 2014 as "one of the few music magazines I can think of whose circulation is healthy".
On 19 December 2016, TeamRock called in the administrators with the loss of 70 jobs, after experiencing financial difficulties. TeamRock's stable of titles including Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, and Prog, temporarily suspended publication.
On 8 January 2017, Prog, along with sister magazines Classic Rock and Metal Hammer, were bought by previous owners Future for £800,000.
On 27 March 2018, the family of Future's UK consumer music magazines including Prog re-branded and became covered under the umbrella title of Louder, with loudersound.com serving as the main online portal for the publications.
In March 2023, a partnership was established with the internet radio station Progzilla where bands and artists from Prog's "Limelight" and "All Around The World" monthly features would be promoted and played.
The magazine has supported the early careers of artists including Knifeworld, TesseracT, HENGE, and The Fierce and the Dead.

Progressive Music Awards

Prog magazine was also behind the annual Progressive Music Awards that was established in 2012.

2012 winners

The 2012 Progressive Music Award winners in full:
Winners
The 2014 Progressive Music Award winners in full:
The 2015 Progressive Music Award winners in full:
The 2016 Progressive Music Award winners in full:
The 2017 Progressive Music Award winners in full:
  • Limelight – Beatrix Players
  • Video of the Year – King Crimson – Heroes
  • Event of the Year – Be Prog! My Friend
  • Reissue of the Year – Steve Hillage – Searching For The Spark
  • Album Cover of the Year – Tim Bowness – Lost in the Ghost Light
  • Album of the Year – Anathema – The Optimist
  • International Band of the Year – Opeth
  • UK Band of the Year – Marillion
  • Outer Limits – Mark King
  • Outstanding Musical Achievement – John Miles
  • Chris Squire Virtuoso – Steve Hackett
  • Visionary – Voivod
  • Industry VIP – Max Hole
  • Lifetime Achievement – Eddie Jobson
  • Prog God – Carl Palmer

    2018 winners

The 2018 Progressive Music Award winners in full: