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Word Bought By STL (29th May 2001)
Word UK is to be sold by its US parent to UK distribution company STL. Financial details of the arrangement are not available, but it has been announced that the what was Word UK will operate as Premier Music and Books as a division of STL and will continue to be headed up by current MD Graham Williams who will join the main STL board. Premier Music and Books will retain distribution rights of Word Entertainment products in the UK and South Africa for at least the next five years.
SCSI Sign Deals (21st Nov 2000)
SCSI have become the latest Britlinks-listed act to sign an American record deal, having just joined the roster of Sovereign Productions, a Californian label which will provide them with distribution across the USA. The group have also been signed by Word in the UK, providing distribution to Christian Music outlets across the UK. The band are planning an intensive touring schedule for 2001, along with a new website.
Label Changes (10th Nov 2000)
Ian Hamilton has resigned as managing director of Alliance Music in order to take up a position with Compassion International. He is replaced by Dave Withers, a long time member of the Alliance Music team. Shelley Needham has joined Word Records as manager, replacing Jonathan Brown who left a few months ago for a role with Furious?
Furious? Movements (12th Apr 2000)
Jonathan Brown, who currently runs Word UK is moving to Delirious' Furious? Records to help develop the label. A full announcement from Furious? is expected soon and Word are working hard to fill the gap which Jonathan's departure will leave. It looks likely that the label will be expanding its roster over the coming months, although this has yet to be confirmed. We'll bring you more details as they are announced.
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