Ivy League Records
Ivy League Records | |
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Founded | 1997 |
Founder | The John Reed Club |
Distributor(s) | Universal Music Australia |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | Australia |
Location | Sydney, New South Wales |
Official website | Ivy League Records website |
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Ivy League Records is a record label based in Sydney, Australia.
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History
Associated with the music management company, Winterman & Goldstein, and Ivy League Music publishing, the label was founded in 1997 by Cameron Emerson-Elliot (now in Youth Group), Peter Lusty, Richard Weinman (John Reed Club) and James Roden (now in The City Lights) of The John Reed Club.[clarification needed] Three partners from Winterman & Goldstein, Pete Lusty (John Reed Club), Andy Kelly (Glide) and Andy Cassell (formerly from Youth Group), acquired ownership of the label in 1998.
Rise to prominence
Ivy League experienced its first significant success with the Sydney band, Youth Group. Ivy League subsequently reached prominence through the label with Josh Pyke and Cloud Control; management success was experienced with The Vines, Jet and The Sleepy Jackson.
Australian artists
In addition to those mentioned, Australian artists currently signed to the label include Lanie Lane, Sparkadia, Alpine, Catcall, Deep Sea Arcade and The Mess Hall.
Equity deal
In March 2006, Ivy League announced that they had entered into an equity relationship with Michael Gudinski, a well-known figure in the Australian music scene.[1]
Past releases
In the past, the label released music from the likes of The Vines, Red Riders, Bridezilla, Wild Billy Childish and the Buff Medways, The Silents, 78 Saab, The City Lights, The Whigs, Snob Scrilla and Neon.
Distribution
Ivy League is distributed by Universal Music Australia.
Bands (Current)
- Lanie Lane
- Cloud Control
- Alpine
- Catcall
- Josh Pyke
- Deep Sea Arcade
- Sparkadia
- The Mess Hall
- Youth Group
- The Rubens
- Cabins
- Rolling Blackouts
Bands (Alumni)
See also
References
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External links
- Ivy League Records' official website
- Ivy League Records' official Facebook page
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