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Ivy League Records

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Ivy League Records
Company typeIndependent record label
IndustryMusic
Founded1997; 29 years ago (1997)
FounderPete Lusty, Andy Cassell, Andy Kelly
Defunct2024 (2024)
FateIntegrated into Mushroom Music
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia
Area served
Australia
ProductsMusic recordings and publishing
ParentMushroom Group (50% stake acquired in 2006)

Ivy League Records was a Sydney-based Australian music label established in 1997 by Pete Lusty, Andy Cassell, and Andy Kelly. In 2024, it was integrated into Mushroom Music.

The label's catalogue featured releases from artists including The Vines, Red Riders, Bridezilla, Wild Billy Childish and the Buff Medways, The Silents, 78 Saab, The City Lights, The Whigs, Snob Scrilla, Neon, and The John Reed Club. Distribution was handled by Universal Music Australia.

Ivy League Records earned the Australian Music Prize twice, awarded to The Mess Hall and Cloud Control. The label also secured gold and platinum certifications with acts such as The Rubens, Josh Pyke, and Lanie Lane. Other distinguished artists on the roster included Alpine, Hatchie, The Teskey Brothers, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Tiny Little Houses, Bad Dreems, Sparkadia, Youth Group, and Hoolahan.

History

Founded in 1997 by musicians Pete Lusty (John Reed Club), Andy Cassell (Youth Group), and Andy Kelly (Glide), Ivy League Records was also connected to Winterman & Goldstein Management, which they established.

Youth Group, a Sydney band, brought the label its initial significant breakthrough. Over time, Ivy League rose to prominence through artists like Josh Pyke and Cloud Control. The management division represented notable bands such as The Vines, Jet, and The Sleepy Jackson.

In March 2006, a 50% ownership stake in Ivy League was acquired by Michael Gudinski of the Mushroom Group.

During Mushroom Group’s 2024 organizational restructuring, Ivy League Records was absorbed into the newly formed division known as Mushroom Music.

Artists

AIR Awards

Each year, the Australian Independent Record Awards (AIR Awards) celebrate achievements within Australia's independent music industry.

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