Ministry of Sound is a global record label and entertainment business based in London, England that focuses on dance music. It was established in 1995 and has offices worldwide. The company targets 16 to 24 year olds interested in dance music and club culture. Ministry of Sound distributes its music online and through its namesake club, and works with partners to license the Ministry of Sound brand for various lifestyle products. It employs over 500 people and has several subsidiary labels including Hard2Beat and Downright Records.