Banter Records

Banter Records
Banter Records is an independent record label founded by Liam Andrew Wright in 2010 out of a factory in the English town of Stalybridge.
The label are heavily active in the independent music scene in Manchester. Along with producing music videos such as F.O.A.K - Welcome to My City they work with many Manchester based acts to get on the industry ladder. Banter Records seem active amongst upcoming rock and hip-hop acts playing gigs in Manchester's many underground venues.
Having worked with Manchester-based group FOAK, Banter Records now work with Hulme Grammar School, Paul William Lloyd, John Ainsworth and K.T. Forrester amongst other clients.
Banter Records is now situated in the town of Ashton-Under-Lyne, under the banner or Banter Media. After making Ex Cathedra, Wright partly gave in to his love of music to found Banter Records as a subsidiary of Banter Media. As Banter Records grew, Banter Media moved to new premises to accommodate the need for expansion. They now have a full digital recording studio in Greater Manchester where their operations are ran from.
Formed as a vehicle for the Haglems Green & Gold Single release - Banter Records has grown to include a great list of local artists playing top venues in Manchester.
Green & Gold
On 3rd May 2010, the company released the protest song "Green & Gold" by The Haglems. This was released as part of the protest against Malcolm_Glazer_ownership_of_Manchester_United , and was supported by Manchester_United_Supporters'_Trust under the sub-label Hidden Stars Records
The song was a great success and raised money for MUST. With a heavy Facebook following as well as many fan videos created on Youtube.
Although the single only made it to Number 300 in the UK Singles Charts there has been a great following for this track online.
 
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