Yolŋu Radio Records supports Aboriginal musicians across the top end. With a focus on developing music industry and business skills, we provide a pathway for community musicians to take the next step in getting their music recorded and available for sale.
About the label
Our recording studios provide a high quality home for the record label, which is a collective of some of the top end’s best producers, managers and musicians.
The Yolŋu Radio Records difference
We match a strong audience demand for more local Aboriginal music with the needs of the vast array of talented musicians across the top end.
Yolŋu (Yolngu) Radio Records is part of ARDS social enterprise arm - any profits are invested back into ARDS other community work. So by using our label services or purchasing music from us, you are supporting the empowerment of Aboriginal communities.
Our artists
Bärra West Wind - Birritjimi
Galpu Yothu Yindi Gospel Album
Jason Durrurrnga (Krazy Jay) - Ramingining
Bärra West Wind and Krazy Jay recently partnered on Dhapirrk Rirrakay
Next Generation Band - Milingimbi
Self-titled album release
Garrangali Band - Yilpara
Our services
- Artist management
- CD cover art and merchandise graphic design
- Physical and digital distribution and sales
- Support for CD launch and sales including tours and festival spots
- Streamlined access to getting your music aired on Yolŋu Radio
- Recording and sound production through our Gayŋuru (Ganguru) Studios in Nhulunbuy
- Mentoring for emerging Aboriginal musicians
Awards
Best Song: Wiripu Mit’tji Waŋgany Mala by Andrew Gurruwiwi, IRCA Remote Aboriginal Media Sector Awards 2015
We want to hear from you
- Are you an Aboriginal artist or band who are ready to record your next EP or Album?
- Do you want to record in a professional studio facility that isn’t thousands of kilometres from home?
- Do you want to work with crew who understand the challenges of being a contemporary Aboriginal artist?
- Are you an emerging artist looking for no up-front costs and a fair deal?
- Are you an established outfit looking for high quality services and representation?