Castle Music Ltd.

British independent record / home video distribution company operating from 20th Nov 1998. Formerly known / Incorporated as Castle Communications Principal activities: Acquiring both music & video rights, marketing these by the release of its own branded products, sub licensing, direct sale and other forms catalogue exploitation. On the 23rd July 1998 Castle Communications PLC immediate parent company AEC Holdings (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of American music distributor Alliance Entertainment Corporation, was acquired by Rutland Trust Plc., with the holding company Law 961 Ltd. being established for this acquisition. On the 20th Nov 1998 Castle Communications PLC is de-registered as a PLC and renamed Castle Music Ltd. Immediate subsidiaries companies of Castle Music Ltd. as of 1998 - included - Castle Copyrights Ltd., Castle Communications, Hendring Ltd., Easternlight Productions Ltd., Kaz Records Ltd, Dojo Limited, Knight Records Ltd, Castle Target International Ltd., Castle Home Video Ltd. and joint ownership of Glassbag Ltd. (trading name Fantastic Plastic Records) In May 2000 The Sanctuary Group Plc acquired Castle Music Ltd. (Law 961 Ltd.). On the 27th Jun 2000 Castle Music Ltd, is renamed Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Sometimes listed on releases as: - Castle Music Ltd