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| Island Records Australia | |
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| Parent company | Universal Music Australia,Universal Music Group |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Michael Taylor |
| Distributor | Universal Music Australia |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Official website | islandrecordsaustralia |
Island Records Australia is an Australian record label that was launched in 2007 by Michael Taylor.[1] It is part of theUniversal Music Group and is theUniversal Music Australia variant ofIsland Records. Taylor described "Island Australia (as) a home for artists who cut their own path, who start from the left, and who, in time, come into the mainstream on their own artistic terms".[1] Island Records Australia is now headed by Nicole Richards.[2][3]
Island Records Australia is the label home for established artistsHilltop Hoods,Dean Lewis,Peach PRC,Baker Boy,Vera Blue,Matt Corby,Broods,Briggs, and more.
In 2020, Island Records Australia had the #1 streaming Australian artist withHilltop Hoods,[4] won 5xARIAs including Album of the Year withTame Impala,[5] and hit 5 billion streams withDean Lewis' debut album,A Place We Knew.[6] In March 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Island Records Australia launched their Live From The Island livestreaming series where a number of artists on the roster performed their music live online for fans, and hosted trivia nights and live painting sessions.[7][8]
Island Records Australia is a co-sponsor of The Invitational Group's 'Bali Songwriting Invitational',[9][10] and 'Tuscany Songwriting Invitational' – 10-day song-writing events for artists, songwriters and producers held in private villas in Ubud, Bali and Camporgiano, Italy. Attendees at past events include;Nick Jonas,Kesha,Demi Lovato,Noah Cyrus,Oak Felder,Steve Lillywhite,Cathy Dennis,Taylor Parx, andBrian Lee.[11] Other co-sponsors includeAPRA AMCOS andMilk & Honey Music Management.[11]
