Robert Rigby’s Ambition Entertainment has signed a distribution deal with Sony Music.
Ambition Entertainment released Russell Morris’ groundbreaking platinum selling and ARIA Award winning ‘Sharkmouth’ and follow-up ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ album and is spearheading the reissue of the Jon English catalogue.
Denis Handlin AM, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand and President, Asia said, “We are delighted to welcome Robert and Ambition Entertainment to the Sony Music family. Robert and his team have developed a very strong strategic vision for their artists and built an excellent catalogue. We look forward to creating many successful projects together in the future.”
Robert Rigby founded Ambition Entertainment in 2009. The main label of the company, Fanfare Records has developed into one of the most successful Australian adult music record labels in rock, blues, country and contemporary genres.
Rigby said, “from the beginning, the vision for our company was to become a major player in the adult contemporary music market. Joining forces with Denis and the Sony Music team in our new distribution partnership heralds a new era in our business”.
Artists represented on Fanfare Recorded include Mirusia, star soprano from the Andre Rieu concerts, Marina Prior, James Morrison, Todd McKenney, The Celtic Tenors, Vika Bull along with such legends of the recording business as Richard Clayderman, Frank Ifield, Julie Anthony, Don Burrows, Leo Sayer and Kevin Johnson.
