Flying Nun Records

Tall Dwarfs Three Songs EP cover imageIn the history of Flying Nun releases, the importance of Chris Knox's TEAC 4-track recorder cannot be understated. The very first record recorded on the machine… Audio

Remembered now as volume dealers of the loudest order and as the progenitors of Bailter Space, Christchurch trio the Gordons was a case of accelerated progress. Future Shock was a key record in Flying… Audio

Fetus Productions recorded at The Kings Arms, 25 November 2011 as part of Flying Nun's 30th birthday celebrations. Audio

Head of the Music Department at University of Otago and member of New Zealand group, The Verlaines, Dr Graeme Downes MusB (Hons), PhD takes to the podium for a public talk on the occupation of… Audio

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

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

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

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

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