Flying Nun Records: Recent Episodes
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Starting in Christchurch in 1981, Flying Nun documented a significant body of NZ music, and is still going today. This is its story from 1980-2002.
Pop music and its industry have changed almost beyond recognition, but as Flying Nun celebrates its 21st, international success again beckons.
Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit.
Flying Nun moves from Christchurch to Auckland, and a major-label association. Vinyl gives way to CD. The first artist contracts are signed!
Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays.
It took a bright idea, $50, and a lot of good will for Flying Nun Records to start documenting NZ's South Island music scene in 1981.
Celebrities and train spotters test their knowledge of Flying Nun Records artists and songs in 2004.