Flying Nun

[carlp]

In 1981, in a small record shop in Christchurch, New Zealand, a man named Roger Shepard wanted to preserve tho local original music so started a record label. The label later became synonymous with the rising ‘Dunedin Sound’ from bands a few hours south in Dunedin City.

It was a distinctive style - my now wife worked in student radio back in the day and a colleague once described it as “jangly New Zealand sh#t”. You either love it or hate it really.

This year Flying Nun records is celebrating their 40th anniversary and has something of a cult following around the world. They continue to support local music with some of the newer bands belonging to children of the original label roster.

There have been a couple of fantastic gigs to celebrate. I got to attend the Auckland one - 12 bands on three stages through the night. There’s a couple of good write-ups with photos for those interested.

Auckland
https://www.ambientlightblog.com/flying-nun-40th-anniversary-auckland-nz-2021/

Wellington
https://www.ambientlightblog.com/flying-nun-40th-anniversary-wellington-nz-2021/

I won’t post any more links but the Wikipedia article and official website are easy to find.

Any Flying Nun fans here? Favourite bands? Memories?

[dis]

Nice one Carl. Inspired me to get off the couch on a cold wet lockdown day in Wellington and approach the turntable.
On goes The Clean “Boodle Boodle Boodle” - brilliant trio pop ! Always thought “Don’t Point That Thing At Me” the best and most underrated on the ep.
Next up maybe TheBats, 3Ds or Look Blue Go Purple…