Schtung
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media production |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founder | Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson, Rob Sinclair, Dave Bowater |
| Headquarters | New Zealand |
| Owner | Former members of Schtüng band |
| Website | schtungmedia |
Schtüng was a progressive rock ensemble from New Zealand that began its activities in 1976. The band originated from earlier school-based groups formed by keyboardist and vocalist Andrew Hagen alongside guitarist and vocalist Morton Wilson.
Additional personnel consisted of Rob Sinclair on bass and vocals, Paul Jeffrey handling keyboards and vocals, Geoff Bowdler on drums, and Dave Bowater contributing woodwind and percussion elements.
Their recording deal with PolyGram was notably finalized during an unusual underwater signing ceremony. After releasing their album in 1977, Schtüng played at complimentary shows in Auckland's Albert Park and took part in prominent events such as the Nambassa festivals. The group dissolved in 1979, after which its members ventured into the media sector by creating Schtung Media, an enterprise that continues to operate.
Schtung also created music videos for tracks including They Sleep Early in Cologne and National Scandal.
Following the band's breakup, Hagen and Wilson launched Schtung Productions, while Jeffrey became a co-founder of Oceania Productions. Meanwhile, Sinclair and Bowater contributed to projects issued under the name 3 Voices.
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