The people behind Manchester based plugging company Red Alert Promotions have announced the firm has been forced into liquidation because of a long running legal dispute with The Dead 60s and their label Deltasonic, details of which I know not. While the owners of that company are bailing out, they are endorsing a new promotions firm being set up by one Collette Neild which will be called Red Alert Media. Like the now defunct company, it will offer radio and telly promotions services, but will also run a PR division.
Commenting on the new venture, Neild told CMU: "This is an exciting time for the team here at Red Alert Media. While it is a huge shame that the new company has been born under the shadow of Red Alert Promotions' closure, we intend to continue in the same creative and nurturing vein. Like Red Alert Promotions, the team is committed to having our fingers firmly on the pulse of the music industry. We will continue to work with the hottest acts, including the likes of Reverend And The Makers, The Enemy, The Ting Tings, Neil McSweeney, Vib Gyor and Maps..."
On the closure of Red Alert Promotions, the company's Liam Walsh said: "We had hoped to resolve our case against Deltasonic and The Dead 60s amicably and quickly. However, four years on, ultimately no one wins and Red Alert Promotions has had no other choice, in the face of a legal bill of £290,000, but to close. Red Alert Media has my full, personal support and I look forward to seeing the new and expanded company go from strength to strength. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends, colleagues and contacts in the industry that have deluged the office with offers of support, including the offer of a benefit gig supported by national radio DJs and bands promoted by Red Alert during its 17 years".