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Electromode

Johannesburg distributor of independent South African music, acquired by Ingrooves in 2021.

Based in
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
2001

Electromode is a South African music distribution and entertainment services company based in Johannesburg, formed in 2001. It began as a record label working in DVDs, premium products and CD production and moved into full distribution and artist services.

In 2021 it was acquired by Ingrooves Music Group, which used the deal to enter the African market. It continues to operate under managing director Chris Ghelakis, and its roster covers more than 200 artists and associated labels.

It matters as the transaction that brought a global independent distributor into South Africa, and as one of the larger local distributors of independent South African repertoire.

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