Well i got his book, great read btw but would have preferred more insider gossip about PI like his thoughts on the Gareth bias.

 

 

Shocked he wants to move from Sony!! :w00t: He constantly talks about sales being bad how is 400k-500k bad!?? in this market..

 

Will be interesting about Universal...

 

Why the hell did Sony want to drop him after Let It Go, it sold 400k!! ridiculous.

 

Is this a mutual decision or Sony's orWills!??

 

I knew he'd switch to Universal records one day...this will be interesting.

Edited November 8, 201212 yr by truly talented

Well i got his book, great read btw but would have preferred more insider gossip about PI like his thoughts on the Gareth bias.

Shocked he wants to move from Sony!! :w00t: He constantly talks about sales being bad how is 400k-500k bad!?? in this market..

 

Will be interesting about Universal...

 

Why the hell did Sony want to drop him after Let It Go, it sold 400k!! ridiculous.

 

Is this a mutual decision or Sony's orWills!??

 

I knew he'd switch to Universal records one day...this will be interesting.

 

Think it may be all tied in with Simon Fuller wanting to buy into Universal's market.

 

Loved the bit about them playing him Pitbull music. Shows unlike the other puppets Will is very much his own man. Thank goodness he stuck to his guns and proved them wrong with Jealousy and Echoes.

 

Yes I thought he was very quiet about Gareth but wasn't shy in airing his feelings about Darius. :lol:

Edited October 19, 201212 yr by truly talented

Confirmation he's signed in today's papers so it's official! :yahoo:

 

The Star

 

After a decade with Sony, Will Young has just signed a new deal with rivals Island. Will, 33, said: "From winning a talent show to signing with the legendary Island a decade on is truly the stuff of dreams."

 

 

 

 

 

Great to have it confirmed. :cheer:

 

 

Island Records signs Will Young

Former Pop Idol winner Will Young has signed a new recording contract with Island Records. Will previously spent almost 11 years at Sony records after winning the 2002 music contest. He joins a roster of stars including Akon, Robbie Williams and James Morrison. 'It is with a huge sense of pride and excitement that I start the next stage of my pop career with Island records under the flag of Universal. To go from winning a talent competition to signing with the legendary Island a decade on is truly the stuff that dreams are made of and I thank everyone who has helped me along the way,' says Will. He continues to be managed by XIX Entertainment.

 

I've updated the thread title. :D

Edited November 8, 201212 yr by truly talented

Great to have it confirmed. :cheer:

I've updated the thread title. :D

 

Thanks TT. Wonder if you could also get rid of the sub heading that says Inking deal with Island?

Popjustice:

 

Will Young has signed a new record deal with Island

 

Story filed by Brad O'Mance on November 8, 2012

Reigning Twenty Quid Music Prize winner Will Young has left Sony and signed a new record deal with Island Records, it’s been announced.

 

“After almost 11 happy fulfilling years at Sony records I have decided to move on now to Island records,” the ‘I Just Want A Lover’ hitmaker confirmed to a press release.

 

“Growing up Island records was known to me as the bastion of real [CLANG], exciting music. Music that was varied but always shared a common theme of soulful honesty whoever the artist was. It is with a huge sense of pride and excitement that I start the next stage of my pop career with Island records under the flag of Universal.”

 

“To go from winning a talent competition to signing with the legendary Island a decade on is truly the stuff that dreams are made of and I thank everyone who has helped me along the way,” he continued.

 

People from Island like Darcus Beese and Will’s manager Simon Fuller all had lots of things to say about it all, but we won’t bore you with all that as it’s all essentially the same.

 

No details as to when Will’s first album under Island will be released, but we imagine it will be at some point next year

 

Lets hope he's right re: the last para! :D

Music Week

 

Will Young signs to Island Records

 

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Will Young has signed a new recording contract with Island Records.

 

Following a note in his autobiography Funny Peculiar, released last month, in which Young said he was coming to the end of his current album deal and was ‘in the process’ of signing a new one with the Universal-owned label, the news has now been confirmed in an announcement from Island.

 

Young said: “After almost 11 happy fulfilling years at Sony records I have decided to move on now to Island records. Growing up Island records was known to me as the bastion of real, exciting music. Music that was varied but always shared a common theme of soulful honesty whoever the artist was. It is with a huge sense of pride and excitement that I start the next stage of my pop career with Island records under the flag of Universal.

 

“To go from winning a talent competition to signing with the legendary Island a decade on is truly the stuff that dreams are made of and I thank everyone who has helped me along the way.”

 

Darcus Beese co-president of Island Records added: “We are absolutely delighted and enormously excited that Will, without question, one of the most consistently successful and best- loved UK male artists of the last decade, has decided to join the Island family in what we trust will be the defining phase of his career.

“A multi-platinum selling artist, an acclaimed actor and one of the nicest guys you’ll meet in this business, there really isn’t anyone else out there doing what Will does, anywhere near as well as he does it. We can’t wait to get started”.

 

David Joseph, chairman and chief executive Universal Music UK, echoed those sentiments saying: “I’ve followed Will’s achievements for many years and am delighted that we are going to be working together. Will is a genuine talent and a true long-term artist – I’m confident his next albums will be the most exciting of his career.”

 

Young’s forthcoming albums will be released worldwide through the label, home to artists such as Bob Marley, U2, Queen and Amy Winehouse up to current million-sellers Florence and the Machine, Jessie J and Mumford & Sons.

 

Commenting on the new deal, Young’s manager Simon Fuller (founder of XIX Entertainment), said: "I look on with great pride as Will continues his remarkable journey as one of Britain's most valued and popular singers. Will has an insatiable passion to continue making great music and with David Joseph and the incredible team at Island by his side I have no doubt that the best is yet to come."

 

Young’s new relationship with Island Records comes at the end of a year which has included a sell-out national tour, a No.1 platinum album, the publication of his autobiography and a starring role in the acclaimed West End hit stage show Cabaret.

 

He is one of the UK’s most successful male vocalists and his latest studio album Echoes went to No.1 on its first week of release in the UK, later going platinum and taking his tally of record sales to over nine million units. It spawned four hit singles, a sell-out live tour (including a Christmas Show at The Palladium) and his one ITV1 Saturday night TV Special.

 

Young has severeal Brit and Ivor Novello nominations and awards, and holds the record for the biggest-selling single of the century in the UK with his first hit Evergreen.

 

Thanks Ros.

 

Would have thought the new label would be anxious for Will to get new music out as soon as possible. Exciting times ahead. :dance:

Fabulous - had to laugh at Popjustice's 'clang' at Will's mention of 'real' exciting music :P

 

Thanks girls :D

So excited actual proper music news :w00t:

 

Here another one with a bit more back info ( looks good)

 

Will Young Signs to Island Records

 

Will Young today announces the signing of a brand new recording contract with Island Records

 

by Jack Stovin, 1 Hour Ago and has been read 153 times.

 

 

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Will’s forthcoming albums will be released worldwide through the iconic label, home to many of the most talented artists of all time from Bob Marley, U2, Queen and Amy Winehouse up to current million sellers Florence and the Machine, Jessie J and Mumford & Sons.

 

Will says “After almost 11 happy fulfilling years at Sony records I have decided to move on now to Island records. Growing up Island records was known to me as the bastion of real, exciting music. Music that was varied but always shared a common theme of soulful honesty whoever the artist was. It is with a huge sense of pride and excitement that I start the next stage of my pop career with Island records under the flag of Universal. To go from winning a talent competition to signing with the legendary Island a decade on is truly the stuff that dreams are made of and I thank everyone who has helped me along the way.”

 

 

 

Darcus Beese co-president of Island Records added “We are absolutely delighted and enormously excited that Will, without question, one of the most consistently successful and best- loved UK male artists of the last decade, has decided to join the Island family in what we trust will be the defining phase of his career. A multi-platinum selling artist, an acclaimed actor and one of the nicest guys you’ll meet in this business, there really isn’t anyone else out there doing what Will does, anywhere near as well as he does it. We can’t wait to get started”.

 

David Joseph, Chairman and Chief Executive Universal Music UK, echoed those sentiments saying “I’ve followed Will’s achievements for many years and am delighted that we are going to be working together. Will is a genuine talent and a true long-term artist – I’m confident his next albums will be the most exciting of his career.”

 

Will’s manager Simon Fuller (founder of XIX Entertainment), was equally excited about the union commenting "I look on with great pride as Will continues his remarkable journey as one of Britain's most valued and popular singers. Will has an insatiable passion to continue making great music and with David Joseph and the incredible team at Island by his side I have no doubt that the best is yet to come."

 

Will’s new relationship with Island Records comes at the end of a remarkable year which has included a sell-out national tour, a No.1 platinum album, the publication of his autobiography and a starring role in the critically acclaimed West End hit stage show ‘Cabaret’.

 

Will Young is one of the UK’s most successful and best loved male vocalists; his latest studio album ‘Echoes’ went to No.1 on its first week of release in the UK, later going platinum and taking his tally of record sales to over nine million units. Echoes became a critical hit with The Guardian calling it ‘classy’ and the NME hailing Will to be ‘The most sophisticated man in pop’. It spawned four hit singles, a sell-out live tour (including a Christmas Show at The Palladium) and his one ITV1 Saturday night TV Special.

 

Will has been rewarded with many Brit and Ivor Novello nominations and awards, and holds the record for the biggest selling single of the century in the UK with his first hit ‘Evergreen’. Since then he has continued to dominate the charts with singles such as ‘Friday’s Child’, ‘Leave Right Now’, ‘All Time Love’ and ‘Jealousy’.

 

Will has been the subject of a South Bank Show special and has appeared on BBC current affairs show Question Time (achieving record ratings) twice. In addition he has become a sought after actor, currently starring in ‘Cabaret’ in the West End having previously starred in Noel Coward’s ‘The Vortex’ at the Royal Exchange Theatre in 2007. He also appeared alongside Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins in the BAFTA nominated film, ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’. In addition Will guest starred in an episode of ‘Skins’ in 2010 and SKY drama ‘Bedlam’ in early 2011.

 

2012 has also seen Will publish his first book ‘Funny peculiar'

 

 

 

Read more at http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/154290-y...h3Fd7JZTqRzW.99

Edited November 8, 201212 yr by Sunday

Thanks for the Music Week article Sunday, :D I'm really happy that he's moved away from Sony this year, I know they've been really good with him for 11 years, but I think for the last 4 years Will's had to fight his own corner a lot, the doubts and half hearted support for Echoes and Jealousy put the writing on the wall for Sony from Will I think. So happy that his manager the lovely loyal Simon Fuller feels the same, bring it on Will! :cheer:

Commenting on the new deal, Young’s manager Simon Fuller (founder of XIX Entertainment), said: "I look on with great pride as Will continues his remarkable journey as one of Britain's most valued and popular singers. Will has an insatiable passion to continue making great music and with David Joseph and the incredible team at Island by his side I have no doubt that the best is yet to come."

Great news and brilliant comments - thanks for bringing them over. :dance: I particularly like this comment:-

Young’s forthcoming albums will be released worldwide through the label,

It's time the world hears what we've heard for 11 years.

 

 

:offtopic: Is anyone else being asked to do a survey every time they come onto BJ? It's getting annoying.

Great news and brilliant comments - thanks for bringing them over. :dance: I particularly like this comment:-

It's time the world hears what we've heard for 11 years.

:offtopic: Is anyone else being asked to do a survey every time they come onto BJ? It's getting annoying.

 

Not me Chrysalis. :unsure:

 

Love reading this

 

Will has an insatiable passion to continue making great music

:yahoo:

Not me Chrysalis. :unsure:

 

Love reading this

 

:yahoo:

Nor me chrysalis

 

So Will did the forest tour last year i wonder what he has in store for next year :dance:

Nor me chrysalis

 

So Will did the forest tour last year i wonder what he has in store for next year :dance:

 

Exciting times. :w00t:

 

Now being reported on Digital Spy.

 

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a43...nd-records.html

 

Couple of nice comments underneath. :)

Edited November 8, 201212 yr by truly talented

Now Island records have all 3 of the biggest male solo artists in this country Robbie Will and James.

 

I'm shocked he's left Sony but i just knew he'd move to Universal one day.

 

I think Sony deserve a round of applause, even though Will will downplay it as much as possible they've been insanely brilliant to him for 10 years.

I wonder if Sony wanted to get rid of him which i doubt considering the last album just sold 500k, or if Will wanted to leave himself for a fresh start.

I wonder if Sony wanted to get rid of him which i doubt considering the last album just sold 500k, or if Will wanted to leave himself for a fresh start.

 

 

I think it has probably come about because of Simon Fuller's business partnership with the boss of Island records. :D

 

Will this mean Simon Fuller to still be wills manager? Hope so he has been great with Will. a great 10 years with sony and heres to hopefully a better 10 years with island! just hope we get new music next year and there is not too much of a wait, understand will wanting to try and be succesful in new fields of work but his fans LOVE his music, with long waits like we have seen in the past with certain artist can lead to decreases in fan base, i know will has a solid fan structure but people can get bored.

Will this mean Simon Fuller to still be wills manager? Hope so he has been great with Will. a great 10 years with sony and heres to hopefully a better 10 years with island! just hope we get new music next year and there is not too much of a wait, understand will wanting to try and be succesful in new fields of work but his fans LOVE his music, with long waits like we have seen in the past with certain artist can lead to decreases in fan base, i know will has a solid fan structure but people can get bored.

 

Yes Neil23, Simon Fuller will remain as Will's overall manager as such, they have a good friendship and there's a mutual respect between them, I'm sure Will will come back with a bang and a fantastic new album. :cheer:

I think so to, After the incredible Echoes, the move to island only exciting times ahead.