Sanctuary record label closes UK branch

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Sanctuary record label closes UK branch

Kelly Osbourne

The Sanctuary Music Group has closed its UK recording branch down, leaving acts including Kelly Osbourne without a label.

The company was purchased for £44.5 million by Universal Music last month, following financial struggles.

Sanctuary have previously overseen merchandising, concert organisation and general management for acts such as Amy Winehouse, Elton John and Oasis.

A Universal spokesperson said: "Sanctuary Records UK division will no longer continue as a stand-alone, frontline record label. Consultations with employees have begun to minimise redundancies as a result of the restructuring."

The closing of the organisation leaves The Charlatan and Dolores O'Riordan amongst many others, without a label.
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