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Westlife Announce Exit From Simon Cowell’s Record Label
Monday, 14 March 2011 Written by James Conlon


Irish boyband Westlife have announced that they have now left Simon Cowell’s record label Syco.

Westlife were signed by the music entrepreneur thirteen years ago at the start of their career as an act. However, after recording eleven albums with the pop mogul, the group are now said to have signed a multi-million pound deal with rival label Sony RCA.

The group confirmed the news over Twitter yesterday, as singer Mark Feehily said: "Yes ‘Gravity’ is the last album for us to make with Simon Cowell & his label. We love&respect him&thank him for his part in WL!"

He continued: "Time for a new chapter. We are still very young&have lots of energy left in us so here's 2 the future! New label, new lease of 'life'!"

Nicky Byrne added: "Truth is yes we have moved on from Syco records after a fantastic 13years.. But it is time for a change and it's very exciting..!"

The band have expressed their discontentment with the Syco label in recent months, complaining that they were unwilling to do cover singles which the company was keen to force upon them. Despite the difficulties, Westlife have earned 14 Number One singles during their time at Syco.
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