Squeak E. Clean Studios crowned Music Company of the Year at CICLOPE Awards 2026
Squeak E. Clean Studios, with studios in Melbourne, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin, has been named Music Company of the Year at the CICLOPE Awards 2026.
The studio was the music company behind On’s ‘Shape of Dreams’, directed by Spike Jonze via MJZ, which took out the Sound & Music Grand Prix.
Michael Gross, Managing Partner, Squeak E. Clean Studios told CB: “CICLOPE is a celebration of craft, and that’s what Squeak E. Clean brings to each and every project, along with a heaping dose of passion, hard work and know-how. We’re building something special here, and we’re grateful to our clients for giving us the opportunity to help them shine. Our incredible team of talent deserves every bit of this recognition. This win is for everyone here who makes Squeak E. Clean what it is: the 2026 Music Company of the Year.”
The winners were announced live from Berlin at this year’s Awards Ceremony on Thursday 8 October, which closed out three inspiring days of CICLOPE Festival, held for the first time at the stunning Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).
The CICLOPE Special Award winners for 2026 are:
Music Company of the Year: Squeak E. Clean Studios
Production Company of the Year: MJZ
Director of the Year: Dan Streit
Brand of the Year: Coinbase
Agency of the Year: Wieden+Kennedy
VFX Company of the Year: Selected Works
Animation Company of the Year: Untold Studios
Editing Company of the Year: Trim Editing
Sound Company of the Year: 750mph
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