Flying Nun Records

Flying Nun Records is an independent record label formed in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1981 by music-store manager Roger Shepherd. The label was formed in the wake of a flurry of new post-punk-inspired labels forming in New Zealand in the early 1980s, in particular Propeller Records in Auckland. The intention was to record the original local music of Christchurch, but soon the label rose to national prominence by championing the emerging music of Dunedin. Many of the most prominent kiwi rock and alternative bands have been signed to Flying Nun at some stage in their careers. The label has been home to various styles of music, including the much-debated Dunedin sound, "high-end pop with a twist", lo-fi experimentation, strongly Velvet Underground-influenced pop, minimalism, industrial, and rock-electronic crossover.

Links to Peel
Peel started playing tracks from artists signed to the Flying Nun label in the early 80's and would often play sessions from Kiwi musicians signed to the label, who would often stay in the UK for the long term and signed to Flying Nun's European label, who were based in Britain.

Whilst visiting New Zealand in 2002, Peel attended Flying Nun 21st Anniversary party in Auckland, where the label moved from Christchurch to Auckland in 1988. He met the founder, Roger Shepherd and New Zealand politician, Judith Tizard.

Flying Nun Compilations
Plays by Peel of various artist (v/a) compilations from Flying Nun. Please add more information if known.

(v/a CD - In Love With These Times - A Flying Nun Compilation) (v/a LP - Abbasalutely)
 * Jean-Paul Sartre Experience - Flex May 1989: Bailter Space: Grader Spader
 * 18 May 1989: Jean-Paul Sartre Experience: Flex
 * 22 May 1989: Bird Nest Roys: Jaffa Boy
 * 26 May 1989 (BFBS): Bailter Space: Grader Spader
 * 29 May 1989 (BBC World Service): Jean-Paul Sartre Experience: Flex
 * 30 May 1989 (Radio Bremen): Jean-Paul Sartre Experience: Flex
 * 12 July 1989: Bailter Space: Grader Spader
 * 30 September 1989 (BFBS): Verlaines: Slow Sad Love Song
 * 23 February 1996: Loves Ugly Children: Honey, Honey
 * 02 March 1996 (BFBS): Superette: Knowing Me, Knowing You