Ministry of Sound Appoints Oli Welch Head of A&R

Oli Welch has been appointed Head of A&R at dance music label Ministry of Sound.

The role:

• Welch will lead the label’s A&R strategy, overseeing artist signings, development, and the creative direction of Ministry’s frontline roster.

• He will report to Negla Abdela, Managing Director at Ministry of Sound.

Backstory:

• Welch has spent a decade working at the forefront of UK dance and electronic music, with previous roles at Defected Records and Positiva.

• Recent achievements include A&Ring Sub Focus’ Top 10 album Contact, and commissioning Chris Lake’s remix of The Chemical Brothers’ “Galvanize.”

• He also signed Morgan Seatree, who achieved a US Dance Airplay Number One with his remix of Florence + The Machine’s “Say My Name.”

What they said:

• Negla Abdela: “Oli brings exceptional A&R instincts and deep expertise across dance music. His energy and vision align perfectly with where we’re taking Ministry of Sound. We’re thrilled to have him join the team and help shape the next chapter of the label’s creative evolution.”

• Oli Welch: “Ministry of Sound has long been a legendary imprint within dance music culture and I’m excited to drive the label into a new era alongside such an established and hungry team. I look forward to what the future holds as part of the team at Ministry!”