Ministry of Sound

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Ministry of Sound
Company typeLimited company
IndustryNightclub
Music
Entertainment
Events
Lifestyle
Private members' club
Founded1991; 35 years ago (1991)
FounderJames Palumbo Edit this on Wikidata
Headquarters103 Gaunt Street London SE1 6DP, England,
UK
Key people
James Palumbo (founder)
Lohan Presencer (chairman)
Websiteministryofsound.com

Ministry of Sound is a British record label. It started out as a nightclub in London, but has since diversified into a multimedia entertainment business. In addition to the nightclub, it is an independent record label and worldwide events brand with a radio station and other media outlets.

History

Since its launch in 1993, Ministry of Sound has been responsible for 70 million album sales worldwide, in addition to 40 UK number-one albums and 21 number-one singles.

On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Ministry of Sound's A&R business had been acquired by Sony Music.

References

  1. ↑ Copsey, Rob (10 August 2016). "Sony Music acquires Ministry of Sound". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Stassen, Murray (10 August 2016). "Sony acquires Ministry of Sound". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.