Defected Records is a multi-award-winning independent British record label specialisingin house music recordings, playlists, internationally syndicated radio shows, events andfestivals, publishing, artist booking, artist management, promotions and more.Established in1999 and now resembling more of a music media group with the label as its epicentre, therecipe for Defected Records’success over the last 25 years has been its ability to evolve andadapt within the industry, while maintaining robust cultural values and musical identity. Oneof the longest running independent labels of its kind, Defected continues to advocatetirelessly for the cultural impact of house music in the UK and remains a well-respectedconstant in the music industry as it entersits next 25 years in business.
With an online community of over 12 million, Defected was one of the first house labels toembrace digital technologies and continues to be at the forefront of digital innovations,while cultivating a uniquely engaged audience, by far the largest of its kind. 2024 sawDefected expand its offerings with the collaborative Together series, ambitious livestreams, aworld tour and limited-edition merch including‘Defected: 25 Years In The House’,a 320-page hardback offering a“refreshingly candid insight into the moments that have definedthe label’s history”-Clash Magazine. Appointed in 2022, Defected CEO and co-owner WezSaunders describes the company’s mission as ultimately“to service our community whilehelping artists build longer lasting, more impactful, and more profitable careers”
