W.O.A Records

W.O.A Records is the record label division that has over 200 artists signed to the roster.{{Cite web|url=http://www.woarecords.com/about|title=WOA Entertainment Group|website=WOA Entertainment Group|language=en|access-date=2018-05-16}} Throughout the years, W.O.A International, which is the music publishing division of WOA Records, has signed names such as Danny John,{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10138570-australian-guitar-demigod-signs-with-woa-international.html|title=Australian guitar demigod – signs with W.O.A International|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} Demetrius,{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10272723-woa-international-signs-on-first-multi-genre-djrapperdancer.html|title=W.O.A International signs on first multi genre DJ/Rapper/Dancer|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} Cherie Nichole,{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10716325-woa-international-signs-ibiza-based-artist-cherie-nichole.html|title=W.O.A International signs Ibiza based artist Cherie Nichole|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} Raveena,{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10542559-indias-musical-prodigy-raveena-creating-waves-worldwide.html|title=India’s Musical Prodigy Raveena Creating Waves Worldwide|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} and Diego Ramirez.{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10380011-indias-largest-international-independent-music-company-signs-mexicos-hottest-jazz-act.html|title=India’s largest International Independent Music Company signs Mexico’s hottest jazz act|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} Also, there are over 1000 albums and titles licensed for distribution in India. Among others, this label has released music compilations called Goa Chillout Zone Series{{Cite web|url=http://www.goachilloutzone.com/|title=WOA Records Compilations|website=WOA Records Compilations|language=en|access-date=2018-05-16}} and the Independent No.1's Series.{{Cite web|url=http://www.independentnumberones.com/|title=The Independent No.1's Compilation|website=www.independentnumberones.com|access-date=2018-05-16}} W.O.A Records is also the division that promotes & markets the Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and music festival and the W.O.A International Dubai Music Fest. Genres covered by the recording label range from World, Jazz and Rock to Metal, Reggae and Irish Gypsy Jazz.{{Cite news|url=http://www.stabroeknews.com/2008/the-scene/11/15/sparkey-signs-with-woa-international/|title=Sparkey signs with WOA International|date=2008-11-15|work=Stabroek News|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}

The Independent No.1's Compilation has been one of the most successful compilation projects for W.O.A Records. Independent No.1's Vol.4 was selected by the recording academy for 'Best Packaging' in the 58th Grammy Nomination Ballots.{{Cite web|url=http://www.independentnumberones.com/|title=The Independent No.1's Compilation|website=www.independentnumberones.com|access-date=2018-05-19}} Volume 2 got to the top of the Album charts in India{{Cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/12239427-woa-records-releases-independent-no1s-vol2-multi-genre-compilation-album.html|title=W.O.A Records Releases Independent No.1s Vol.2 Multi Genre Compilation Album|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} and Volume 3 featured three major radio hits with one of them charting on the Vh1 TOP 10.{{Cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/12338741-independent-no1s-vol3-released-worldwide.html|title=Independent No.1's Vol.3 Released Worldwide|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}}

Goa Chillout Zone is a successful compilation that, among other things, has hit No.1 on the iTunes UK electronic album charts in February 2020 (Vol.9). The compilation has been featured on Album Charts in India (Volume 2), hit top 10 Mobile Download Charts (Volume 5), and had artists being selected by Universal Music Australia for World Chill Cafe compilation.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goachilloutzone.com/|title=WOA Records Compilations|website=WOA Records Compilations|language=en|access-date=2018-05-19}} The latest Goa Chillout Zone has hit #1 on the Amazon Hot New Releases Charts and iTunes Top 10 in the United Kingdom {{Cite web|url=https://www.woaentertainment.com/news/gt-newspaper-interview-with-goa-chillout-zone-producer-oliver-sean|title=GT Newspaper Interview with Goa Chillout Zone Producer Oliver Sean}}

Independent No.1's Christmas Special Edition is usually released at the beginning of December. In the past, there have been songs by Richard Krueger, Christine VanHoy, The Rich Collective, Silent Stranger, and others. The compilation has been available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and other platforms.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goachilloutzone.com/blank-ylz39|title=WOA Records Compilations|website=WOA Records Compilations|language=en|access-date=2018-05-19}}

The production company focuses mainly on music videos, independent films, movie trailers, corporate videos, web commercials, and concert visuals. W.O.A Film productions include documentaries on Vh1, syndicated TV-shows, TV-commercials, and music videos.{{Cite web|url=https://www.woafilms.com/video-production|title=WOA Productions|website=WOA Productions|language=en|access-date=2018-05-16}} As a company, W.O.A Films handles video, film, music, and audio production as well as post-production activities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.woafilms.com/services|title=WOA Productions|website=WOA Productions|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}

W.O.AFM99 is a weekly radio show hosted by Oliver Sean. It's distributed to commercial networks in India and the Middle East. Also, its distribution system covers Public Radio, PRX, and various online shows and podcasts. The radio show accepts submissions before each new season and doesn't have any genre restrictions.{{Cite web|url=http://www.woafm99.com/bio|title=WOAFM99 Radio Show hosted by Oliver Sean|website=WOAFM99 Radio Show hosted by Oliver Sean|language=en|access-date=2018-05-16}} The show is interactive as listeners can converse with artists who appear on the show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10309586-woa-international-launches-woa-radio.html|title=W.O.A International launches W.O.A Radio|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}} This one hour syndicated radio show was launched in 2009.{{Cite web|url=http://www.woafm99.com/bio|title=WOAFM99 Radio Show hosted by Oliver Sean|website=WOAFM99 Radio Show hosted by Oliver Sean|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}} W.O.A Radio was being planned a few years before the launch, but was put on hold due to expansion of W.O.A International's other divisions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/10309586-woa-international-launches-woa-radio.html|title=W.O.A International launches W.O.A Radio|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-19}}

W.O.A TV Show is featuring independent music videos, live concerts, and artist specials. The show has partners both on satellite and cable TV, which means that the series gets covered across the Middle East and Asia. W.O.A TV Show is supported by three cable TV partners and four satellite networks. Also, it's being broadcast online, for example iTunes podcasts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.woatv.tv/about|title=The WOA TV Show - All Things Music|website=The WOA TV Show - All Things Music|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}} The general public knows the show under the name "ALL THING MUSIC".{{Cite web|url=https://www.prlog.org/12309889-woa-artists-take-over-oliver-seans-national-tv-show.html|title=WOA Artists Take Over Oliver Sean's National TV Show|last=International|first=W.O.A|website=PRLog|access-date=2018-05-17}}

W.O.A International Music Festival is a music festival organized annually alongside a tour covering Indian sub-continent. The first W.O.A Records India Tour was held in 2008, representing genres from electronica and jazz to folk and rock. Main line-up consisted of Oliver Sean, Jesus Aaron and Sparky Quano.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Mumbai-to-get-an-international-dose-of-music/articleshow/2998678.cms|title=Mumbai to get an international dose of music! - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-17}} The annual tour brings together international independent artists to perform for Indian audiences. One of the results of this tour is artists getting more attention and leverage.{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/woa-international-artists-videos-india-hit-vh1-ss-music-and-other-international-channels|title=W.O.A International Artists Videos from India Hit Vh1, SS Music and other International Channels|access-date=2018-05-19|language=en}} WOA has now introduced the WOA Summer Tour UK, the first of which was held from July to August 2019

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• [http://www.woarecords.com "Official WOA Records Website"]
• [http://www.woaentertainment.com "Official WOA Entertainment Group Website"]

Category:Entertainment companies of India