Gondwana Records

Gondwana Records is an independent record label based in Manchester, UK. The label was founded in 2008 by Matthew Halsall to release his own music and that of saxophonist Nat Birchall. In 2012 Gondwana Records signed the then unknown Manchester-based piano trio, GoGo Penguin releasing their debut album Fanfares and in the decade since have gone on to release records by Allysha Joy, Caoilfhionn Rose, Chip Whickham, Dwight Trible, GoGo Penguin, Hania Rani, John Ellis, Mammal Hands, Matthew Halsall, Noya Rao, Paradise Cinema, Phil France, Portico Quartet, STUFF. and Sunda Arc.

Gondwana Records
Founded2008
FounderMatthew Halsall
Distributor(s)Kudos Distribution / Woodwork Music
Genre
Country of originEngland, United Kingdom
LocationManchester · London · Berlin
Official websitewww.gondwanarecords.com

Matthew Halsall's brother, Daniel Halsall, is a designer, illustrator and photographer, and has been employed at Gondwana Records since 2008. Daniel has been the creative energy and visual driving force behind many of the notable releases.[1] The Gondwana Records logo was designed by Ian Anderson at TDR (The Designers Republic)

Gondwana has grown into an international record label with offices in London and Manchester and working with artists from America, Australia, Belgium, Poland and the United Kingdom.

In 2018, Gondwana celebrated its tenth anniversary with a series of special performances and festivals in Tokyo, Berlin, Brussels and the prestigious Roundhouse in London.

References

  1. Daniel Halsall. "Daniel Halsall of Gondwana Records - About". DAnielhalsall.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
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