Ivy League Records is a record label based in Sydney, Australia.
Ivy League Records | |
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Founded | 1997 |
Founder | Pete Lusty, Andy Cassell, Andy Kelly |
Distributor(s) | Universal Music Australia / Mushroom Group |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | Australia |
Location | Sydney, New South Wales |
Official website | www |
History edit
Ivy League Records is an Australian-based record label established in 1997 by three musician friends: the late Pete Lusty (John Reed Club) (RIP), Andy Cassell (Youth Group) and Andy Kelly (Glide), who also founded Winterman & Goldstein Management. Ivy League albums have won the prestigious Australian Music Prize (AMP Award) twice via The Mess Hall and Cloud Control. The label has achieved gold/platinum albums via The Rubens, Josh Pyke and Lanie Lane. Other artists on the label include Alpine, Hatchie, The Teskey Brothers, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Tiny Little Houses, Bad Dreems, Sparkadia, Youth Group, 78 Saab, The City Lights, The Vines, Hoolahan.
Rise to prominence edit
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.
Equity deal edit
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 edit
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 and The John Reed Club.
Distribution edit
Ivy League is distributed by Universal Music Australia.
Bands (Current) edit
Bands (Alumni) edit
Awards and nominations edit
AIR Awards edit
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | Ivy League Records | Independent Label of the Year | Nominated | [2][3] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Andrew Tijs (17 September 2012). "The Rubens". noise11. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards". MusicFeeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
External links edit
- Official website
- Ivy League Records' official Facebook page
- Ivy League Records publishing catalog at MusicBrainz