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Flying Nun 40th Anniversary

Flying Nun Records turned 40 in 2021. Let's celebrate!

Join us as we look back at original Flying Nun signings like The Clean, The Verlaines, The Chills, The Bats, Sneaky Feelings, The 3Ds, and more, as well as introduce you to their latest signed artists as we celebrate a label that continues to showcase the weird and wonderful world of New Zealand Music. 

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  • Flying Nun's 40th celebrations

    music
    21 Jul 2021

    Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about Fly Nun's 40th Anniversary and how the record label will be celebrating with gigs and events over the next month. She'll play a track… Audio

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  • Part 1 - Anything Could Happen

    music
    1 Oct 2011

    It took a bright idea, $50, and a lot of good will for Flying Nun Records to start documenting NZ's South Island music scene in 1981. Audio

  • Part 2 - Getting Older

    history music
    2 Oct 2011

    Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays. Audio

  • Part 3 - In Love With These Times?

    history music
    3 Oct 2011

    Flying Nun moves from Christchurch to Auckland, and a major-label association. Vinyl gives way to CD. The first artist contracts are signed! Audio

  • Part 4 - The Sound is Out There

    history music
    4 Oct 2011

    Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit. Audio

  • Part 5 - Under the Influence

    history music
    5 Oct 2011

    Pop music and its industry have changed almost beyond recognition, but as Flying Nun celebrates its 21st, international success again beckons. Audio

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