Idea Submission
Red Deer Club
Manchester's premier imprint......
Submitted by red_deer_club.
Red Deer Club had a humble beginning in a vegetarian cafe in south Manchester. It was put together with love and care by Mr Duncan Sime, who was driven solely by his love and passion for music. Embracing the popular scene known at the time as folk music, he quickly established the monthly night as a flagship of the Manchester scene at the time.
Having documented the first year’s live performances in the form of recordings, a compilation album was released and Red Deer Club recordings was born in 2006. A series of compilations were to follow, all released on a not-for-profit basis.
Red Deer Club soon blossomed into a full-fledged label, working as an artists co-operative, with every individual involved having vested interest in helping the company grow. With musical performances and record sales being the label’s main sources of income, Red Deer Club has managed not only to establish itself in Manchester but to also have a presence in the national music scene.
2010 finds the label at a point of strength and maturity where advancement to the next level is needed. A chance for it to achieve and illustrate its full potential through a busy schedule of new releases and several artists to promote. Red Deer Club is an institution, which has cherished its artists from their very beginning; with the enthusiasm and dedication of its founder and members still very vividly present, it is outlining the promise of greater things yet to come.
Quotes
“Manchester hub of the 'nu folk' scene” - Word Magazine
"Continuing their psychedelic fun... the Red Deer Club has gone from strength to strength with some magical dj sets and bands" - Piccadilly Records
"Showcased some of Manchester's finest new talents" - BBC Manchester Chris Long
"...blinkered sections of the clubbing fraternity have missed the burgeoning diversity of UK clubland. It's a beautiful, healthy thing, ushering more live music and eclectic sounds into our venues than ever before. The tiny Red Deer Club, a monthly outing that champions new and old folk sounds, is one such newcomer" - Guardian Guide, Marc Rowlands
"Certainly one of the more interesting things to come out of the suburbs." - Myvillage.com
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£5000 will fund one the activities of Red Deer Club for one year, including:
online marketing and press promotion
radio promotions
photo shoots
six releases on the label
UK tours
http://www.myspace.com/reddeerclub
Red Deer Club are great - they put out great records on put on fantastic shows...
Posted by tomkerswill on Jan 22nd, 2010
The most promising indie label currently out there. Promising yet proven local record labels need to be supported and championed in order to keep our world renowned local music scenes alive.
Posted by jimmyj on Jan 20th, 2010
One of the best record labels in Manchester, really putting out quality material and supporting the best talent here. They truly deserve it!
Posted by tank_top on Jan 20th, 2010
Wonderful variety of quality music. Would love to think that this is the future way of doing things as the record industry turns it's back on new music.
Posted by HieronymousBiff on Jan 18th, 2010
Red Deer Club is already responsible for some of Manchester's best acts and releases of recent years. A fantastic label that could well set off to major indie label status with the support umbro is offering. I can think of none worthier!
Posted by philipsykes on Jan 18th, 2010
There's some kind of bug every time I try and rate it (with a 5 of course) it sends me back to login....
Posted by The_Local on Jan 15th, 2010
A label with honest ethics that welcomes any & all into their embrace, from humble beginnings often come the best of times. Dunk has definitely provided me with a fair few of those....
Posted by Kelp on Jan 14th, 2010
The most deserving label out there - by far. Fantastic.
Posted by SuShaw on Jan 13th, 2010
In a very short time they have become a Manchester institution. Everybody who knows Red Deer, loves Red Deer. More people need more of this great music in their lives.
Posted by LegsEleven on Jan 11th, 2010
Great stuff :)
Posted by Commoner on Jan 11th, 2010
Already great. Looking forward to Red Deer Club being GREATER.
Posted by FoY on Jan 11th, 2010
An honest label with interesting artists and great promise. The sort of thing Manchester needs.
Posted by Meredith on Jan 11th, 2010
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