Producer with links to North East star wins major award at the Grammys

While the top awards went to some of the biggest artists in the world, a North East song has helped a Canadian producer pick up a coveted award.

Away from the top awards with the likes of Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean winning, a total of 96 trophies were handed out.

While no big name North East acts have been announced, one of the key names behind a well loved track from a local star may see success.

Canadian music producer Cirkutwon the award for the Producer of The Year, Non Classical Award.

In addition to being one of the key names behind Abracadabra by Lady Gaga and APT by Rose and Bruno Mars, he also produced ‘It Girl’ by Jade.

The track was a single as part of the promotional rollout from the former Little Mix star’s debut solo album ‘That’s Showbiz Baby’, which debuted at number three in the UK albums chart last year.

It was also the biggest opening week for a debut album in 2025 in the UK.

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Cirkut also has production credits for songs by The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran within the Grammys nomonation window.

He was also one fo the key names behind Unholy by Sam Smith and Girls Like You by Maroon Five.

The Grammy Award ceremony took place on Sunday, February 1 with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and more picking up some of the biggest awards of the night.