University is on track with own record label

A YORKSHIRE university is giving its student musicians the chance to be creative about the way their songs are made and sold with the launch of its own record label.
Hull University wants students to be able to exploit new opportunities available on the internet through downloads and the creation of websites where fans can access their favourite songs.Rowan Oliver, the former drummer of dance group Goldfrapp, teaches creative music technology at the university and is helping to launch the record label at its Scarborough campus.Mr Oliver said: "We are encouraging our students to be innovative and to challenge the established practices of the music industry."