MGM Distribution (Metropolitan Groove Merchants) is the largest

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distributor of Australian music and music related merchandise and was established in April

1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently s ...

by Sebastian Chase. MGM Distribution was specifically set up as a distribution hub to service independent labels and artists. MGM Distribution is totally focused on a specific agenda - dealing with retail, promoting its releases to retail, ensuring that orders are filled correctly and dispatched expediently. MGM is not a label and does not sign artists. MGM as a distributor requires that the labels market their releases to the media to create demands that causes sell through at retail. MGM Distribution is a major financial supporter of the JB Seed grant program, an arts grants fund established by John Butler in 2005, in addition to their support of the

Australian Music Prize The Australian Music Prize (often shortened to the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The award was made by Australian Music Pri ...

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* Alcotomic (Magneto Records) * Arrows (Hobbledehoy Record Co) *

Bad Moon Born Bad Moon Born are an Australian five-piece Hard Rock band, formed in 2015. The band consists of Jordan Von Grae (Vocals), Voya (Guitar), Ned Koncar (Guitar), Shane Robinson (Bass) & John Ezilmez (Drums). History Their debut EP, ''Chemical ...

(Unsigned) *

The Basics The Basics ( ) are an Australian band, formed by Wally De Backer and Kris Schroeder in 2002, later joined by Tim Heath. Their style has been described as anything from 'indie-pop' to 'rock'n'roll', though their records show they span a wide ra ...

(Independent) * The Beautiful Girls (San Dumo/Independent) * Ben Mitchell (Independent) *

Birds of Tokyo Birds of Tokyo are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. Their debut album, '' Day One,'' gained them domestic success, reaching number three on the AIR Independent Album charts and spending a total of 36 consecut ...

(Independent) * Blue King Brown (Roots Level Records) *

Bukkcity Andre Knight (born June 4, 1980, in Canberra, Australia), better known by his stage name Bukkcity, is an Australian-American rapper who is currently signed to the Unda K9 Records record label. Biography Early life Bukkcity was born Andre Kn ...

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Unda K9 Unda K9 Records is an independent Australian record label founded by a female hip-hop record producer Lui. Since the formation, the label has represented a number of hip-hop acts including Figgkidd a.k.a. Lee Monro, Bishop a.k.a. Michael Sison, ...

) * Butterfingers (Valley Trash Records) *

Carus and The True Believers Carus Thompson is an Australian singer-songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. From 1995 to 2008, he performed under the title Carus and The True Believers before going solo the group disbanded. Thompson has released four studio albums, ''Cr ...

(Independent) *

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(Unorthodox Records) * Cog (Different Music/Little Samurai) * The Conglomerate (Independent, debut album only) * CRVZII (Nufirm Records) *

Dan Webb Dan Webb (born 13 August 1989), is an Australian musician, entrepreneur, music journalist and critic. Career Early in his music career, Webb garnered much attention for his energetic and partly improvised live shows. One of Webb's most notable ...

(Misdemeanor Records) *

Drawn from Bees Drawn from Bees are an art rock band from Brisbane, Australia. The band is composed of Dan James (lead vocals, guitar), Stew Riddle (bass guitar, vocals), and Matt Wedmaier (drums, vocals). Drawn from Bees are signed to local Brisbane-based reco ...

(Bonefinger Records) *

The E.L.F. The E.L.F. is a musician and music producer formed by ex-Gerling frontman Darren Cross based in Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Aus ...

(Oaks Records) *

Edward Guglielmino Edward Guglielmino is an Australian musician, disc jockey, public speaker, academic, and blogger based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. He currently is a member of musical groups the Thin Kids and Lost of Love, but is best known for his own solo ...

(Independent) * Emily Wurramara (Wantok Music) *

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(Seduction Records) * Epicure (Independent) *

Front counter Front may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''The Front'' (1943 film), a 1943 Soviet drama film * '' The Front'', 1976 film Music *The Front (band), an American rock band signed to Columbia Records and active in the 1980s and e ...

(Independent) * The Flairz (Lefroy Records) * Hungry Kids of Hungary (Independent) *

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(Rhythm Ace) * Jacqui Hunt (Auraphonic) *

The Jezabels The Jezabels are an Australian indie rock band formed in Sydney in 2007. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Mary (born Hayley Frances McGlone), lead guitarist Sam Lockwood, pianist and keyboardist Heather Shannon, and drummer and percuss ...

(Independent) *

John Butler Trio The John Butler Trio are an Australian roots/ rock band led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler, an APRA and ARIA-award-winning musician. They formed in Fremantle in 1998 with Jason McGann on drums, Gavin Shoesmith on bass and John Butler o ...

( Jarrah Records) * Karnivool (Independent) *

Kate Miller-Heidke Kate Melina Miller-Heidke (; born 16 November 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter. Although classically trained, she has generally followed a career in alternative pop music. She signed to Sony Australia, Epic in the US and RCA in the ...

(Waterbear Records) * Lior (Senso Unico) *

The Little Stevies The Little Stevies is a band from Melbourne, Australia. Originally a trio, the band were 'Unearthed' by Triple J and featured as a Triple J 'Next Crop' artist in 2006 after the release of their first EP. They have been variously described as 'a ...

(Independent) * Lucky Fonz III (Cruiserweight Records) *

Mark Wilkinson Mark Wilkinson (born 3 October 1952) is an English illustrator. He is best known for the detailed surrealistic cover art he created for a number of British bands. Wilkinson's breakthrough came through his association with the neo-progressive ...

(Independent) * Mia Dyson (Backdoor Records) * The Panda Band (Bamboo Records) * The Panics (LittleBIGMAN Records) * The Peep Tempel (Wing Sing) * The Pigram Brothers (Pigram Music) * Tecoma (Polaris Music) * Tin Alleybr>
* The Preytells (Independent) * Resin Dogs ( Hydrofunk Records) * Sam Clark (

PLW Entertainment Paul Lancaster Wiltshire (born 25 July 1970) is an Australian entrepreneur, record producer and songwriter. Early life Wiltshire was born in Kingston, New York, United States to British parents and moved with his family to Australia in 1971 wh ...

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Sarah McLeod Sarah McLeod (born 18 July 1971) is a New Zealand film and television actress. Her most notable role was in the Peter Jackson films '' The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' and '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' ...

(Naughty Mouse Ink/Independent) * Sekiden (Valve Records) * Sheppard (Empire of Song) * Skipping Girl Vinegar (Popboomerang) * Sneaky Sound System ( Whack Records) *

Superengine Superengine are an Indie/Pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. They have performed with bands such as Angus and Julia Stone, Charles Jenkins ( Icecream Hands), Dappled Cities Fly, The Panda Band, Schvendes, Faith in Plastics, ...

(Q-Stik Records) * The Vines (Wicked Nature Music) * The Waifs ( Jarrah Records)

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