Future Classic

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Future Classic
Future Classic Logo.jpg
Founded2004;20 years ago (2004)
FounderNathan McLay
Distributor(s) BBTV/VISO Music
Genre
Country of originAustralia
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Official website www.futureclassic.com

Future Classic is an Australian independent record label, artist management team, touring agency, and music publisher.

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Background

Future Classic was founded in 2004 by Nathan McLay. [1] [2] [3] McLay was appointed to the board of Music Australia, which is part of Creative Australia, the rebranded Australia Council of the Arts, created in August 2023. [4]

Artists

Artists signed to the label include:

Touring artists include:

See also

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References

  1. Discogs (8 December 2012). "Future Classic - CDs and Vinyl at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  2. "INTERVIEW: FUTURE CLASSIC". Pages Digital. Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  3. "RA: Future Classic - Record Label". RA . Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. Newstead, Al (22 August 2023). "Meet the Music Australia Council tasked with solving local music's struggles". Double J . Retrieved 18 October 2023.

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