MGM Distribution (Metropolitan Groove Merchants) is the largest independent distributor of Australian music[1] and music related merchandise.
[2][3] MGM Distribution was set up specifically as a distribution hub to service independent labels and artists.
MGM Distribution is focused on a specific agenda – dealing with retail, promoting its releases to retail, ensuring that orders are filled correctly and dispatched expediently.
As a distributor, MGM requires that the labels market their releases to the media to create demand that causes sell through at retail.
MGM Distribution is a major financial supporter of the Australian Music Prize[4] and the JB Seed grant program, an arts grants fund established by John Butler in 2005.