Clare Byrne promoted to General Manager at Ignition Records

28 February 2022 - Press release

Ignition Records have announced that Clare Byrne has been appointed to the position of General Manager at the company. Clare has been with Ignition since 2007, most recently as Head Of Marketing, presiding over successful campaigns including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ Number One album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1. (2011-2021)’ and the Oasis live album ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’.   

Clare was formerly at Warner Music UK from 2002-2007 as Creative Production Manager, working across repertoire on domestic and US labels including Reprise, Sire, Transgressive Records, Nonesuch and Sub Pop.

Ignition Records director Alec McKinlay said “We are delighted to announce Clare’s promotion to General Manager. Clare has been a key member of the team since she joined the company. Her extensive experience, love of music, meticulous attention to detail and dedication make her perfect for the role.”

Clare Byrne says “I’m proud to have been part of Ignition’s growth over the years and fortunate to have worked with some incredible artists.  We are fully focussed on each release, dedicating the time, attention and resource they deserve, and value close relationships with management and our partners who share our ambitions.  I welcome this opportunity to lead the fantastic label team as we continue to build on our success developing long term and meaningful engagement for our artists with their fans.”

Ignition Records roster includes Stereophonics, whose 12th studio album ‘Oochya!’ is released on Friday (4th March), Courteeners and new Scottish hope Dylan John Thomas. Ignition also releases Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds through Noel’s label Sour Mash Records and the Oasis catalogue through the band’s Big Brother Recordings label.