Independent Record Industry Solutions (IRIS)

IRIS is the leading independent music distributor for South African labels, specialising in the distribution of product to all music retailers, including chain stores and independent music specialists. IRIS deals with reputable, recognised labels and is involved in developing the music landscape in South Africa.

Iris was established out of necessity for smaller, independent, predominantly South African labels to be able to get a foot in the door of music retailers, where previously they would not have been able to by virtue of their size. With a basket of labels IRIS can offer a collective catalogue that allows it to negotiate better terms and trading environments, which a smaller independent label would not be able to do on its own.

Over the years the company has grown from a small catalogue to be one of the top five contributors to the local music market - and the growth continues. Some of the services IRIS affords labels are: competitive pricing on manufacture and warehousing, digital distribution as well as accounting management solutions. IRIS has a dedicated national sales team as well as full back-office support to ensure that production is of the highest quality, accounting is accurate and managed, and that the needs of labels are fulfilled.