INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL & PERFORMING ARTS ORGANISATION
Artistically driven, Audience First
Founded in 2024 and incorporated in the United Kingdom, Magik Records is an independent record label and performing arts organisation working across music, live performance, artistic direction, music direction and creative collaboration.
From recorded music to live experiences, the label creates platforms for artists and creative practitioners to develop work that connects sound, performance and culture.
Studio Album Coming Soon
A new studio album from Francis Bondd is coming soon through Magik Records.
From Man of Persistence
Recorded music from the Magik Records roster, led by Francis Bondd — a recording and performing artist blending Rock, Indie Folk, Reggae and Pop.
“Artistically driven, Audience First.”
Music finished in the room — recorded with intent, delivered live.
Mabel Ogufere, professionally known as Bigmaybs, is an artistically driven executive with expertise in operations, management, and culture. As CEO of Magik Records, she brings together strategic leadership and creative vision, building systems and opportunities that empower artists, strengthen the label, and connect music with audiences.
Drtonez is an award-winning Artistic Director, Music Arranger and Music Director with two decades of creative experience and over a decade of artistic leadership across music, live performance and cultural production.
His practice spans artistic direction, music arrangement, live music production and creative collaboration, with a focus on developing distinctive musical identities and creating compelling audience experiences.
Drtonez has collaborated with Magik Records artist Francis Bondd and the Magik Records Band, including the Echoes of George Square international live music recording project. His work with the label contributes to the artistic development of its artists, live productions and music projects.
As Artistic Director, Arranger and Music Director at Magik Records, Drtonez brings a multidisciplinary approach to shaping performances, strengthening musical direction and translating creative vision into impactful live experiences.
Chibuike Emmanuel, professionally known as Marajah, brings four years of road management experience and volunteers as Road Manager for Magik Records artist Francis Bondd. He supports the artist with road coordination, movement, logistics, and general on-ground assistance during rehearsals, performances, and other music-related activities.
Sax Royal supports communication and coordination between Magik Records and its artists, drawing on her experience as a musician to understand artists’ creative needs, working practices and perspectives. She contributes to building effective communication, strengthening artist relationships and supporting a positive musical culture within the label.
Every decision begins with the work. Artistic direction, music direction and performance craft come before formula.
Music is finished in the room. The label builds live experiences where audiences and artists meet each other directly.
Based in Paisley, Scotland, working across the UK and beyond through collaboration with artists, practitioners and platforms.
Echoes of George Square is a Francis Bondd collaboration with Glitch Africa, bringing together live music, performance and artistic direction.
Artistic Direction and Music Direction by Drtonez.
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