Island Records honoured with The Record Label Award at Rolling Stone UK Awards 2024
Nia Archives presented the label – who won the Mercury Prize this year with English Teacher – with the gong at the Roundhouse tonight
Island Records have won The Record Label Award at the second ever Rolling Stone UK Awards tonight.
The label’s UK President Louis Bloom accepted the award at London’s Roundhouse from Nia Archives, having beaten the likes of XL Recordings, Communion Music, Ninja Tune, Sony Music and Domino to the prize.
Picking up the award, Bloom reflected on their “amazing” roster of “trailblazing” artists who are “the reason we exist as a label”.
He added that the label’s mission was to sign “true visionaries with exceptional talent”, saying: “It’s a vision and concept we take incredibly seriously.”
“Thank you to the artists who have entrusted us with their careers.”
A host of the most iconic artists from Island’s storied history, including Annie Lennox, Marcus Mumford and Hozier, were also on hand to celebrate their label, with Lennox saying: “I can honestly say that Island Records are a joy to work with, and I should know because I work with them and they are fantastic. I’m so proud of you. So happy for you. Congratulations, everybody.”
The second annual Rolling Stone UK Awards kicked off earlier tonight with a performance from Island band English Teacher, who delighted with a stunning rendition of ‘You Blister My Paint’ from their Mercury Prize-winning debut album This Could Be Texas. They were followed by performances from JADE and Confidence Man.
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