17/06/2003
Multi-million pound launch is music to Belfast's ears
A multi-million pound record label was launched in Belfast today in a bid to revolutionise the local music industry.
Wren Records hope their label will "provide marketing and promotional support for every kind of Irish music act".
The label is currently working on four diverse projects from the innovative ‘Memories of Ireland’ DVD of Irish scenery and music, targeted at the tourist market, to the more modern rock of Tyrone Relph and Tony McLoughlin, and the classical Luke Daniels.
Wren, which currently employs four full-time staff, expects further expansion over the next few years thanks to sales of their new products.
Current revenue is estimated at £500,000 in the first year, growing rapidly to £2 million by its third year.
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Wren Records hope their label will "provide marketing and promotional support for every kind of Irish music act".
The label is currently working on four diverse projects from the innovative ‘Memories of Ireland’ DVD of Irish scenery and music, targeted at the tourist market, to the more modern rock of Tyrone Relph and Tony McLoughlin, and the classical Luke Daniels.
Wren, which currently employs four full-time staff, expects further expansion over the next few years thanks to sales of their new products.
Current revenue is estimated at £500,000 in the first year, growing rapidly to £2 million by its third year.
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