What is going on in the artwork above? Is that a happy Wallaby? Or a grinning Kangaroo? What's Fuzzy (the Flying Nun mascot) doing in that joey pouch? What is that map shape in the background? All good questions. The rumour is, we've heard that Fuzzy is setting up shop across the ditch.
More officially, Flying Nun Records and Oh! Jean Records are very pleased to announce the launch of a new venture, Flying Nun Records Australia. This will be run as a partnership between the home of Flying Nun in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Oh! Jean Records record store, based in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Flying Nun Australia will distribute vinyl, CDs and merchandise directly out of Oh Jean! in Melbourne into Australian music retail throughout the country.
Fans will also be able to buy our releases directly from Flying Nun Australia, reducing time and the cost of shipping from New Zealand.
Central to Flying Nun Australia is a new website and portal. This is to be used for direct sales to customers or for wholesale customers to submit orders through. All products listed on the new website are now in Australia and ready to ship, and the intention is to add many more products and features in the coming months.
We encourage any record store in Australia wishing to sell Flying Nun products to apply for a wholesale account now.
https://flyingnunaustralia.com
“I have been collecting all things Flying Nun for over 30 years, so I feel great pride to be working with the label that means the most to me. I look forward to helping showcase and grow this important indie label here in Australia.” says Zach Powell from Oh! Jean Records
“We are really stoked to be working to establish a base across the Tasman with Zach at Oh! Jean. He has always been one of our most enthusiastic Flying Nun supporters and owns a fantastic record store. This new partnership will help more Australians to discover our music. It also allows us to operate independently over there, in a similar manner to at home.” says Ben Howe from Flying Nun Records