Invada Records was formed in the start of 2002 in Australia, by Geoff Barrow, Ashley Anderson and Fraser Stuart.

Geoff met Ashley in 1998. Since then they have worked together on various projects including the formation of Invada Records in 2002.
Invada Records UK was started by Geoff in 2003. The label has been busy developing a UK roster, which will also be released in Australia. Invada is also developing its distribution in other territories around the world.

Both releases by Australian artists on Invada have been nominated for ARIA awards. Invada Records first release was by Katalyst. His debut album, "Manipulating Agent" was released April 2002, to critical acclaim. Katalyst was nominated for an ARIA award and was the winner of "Best Album", and "Best Producer" in the 2002 Australian Dance Music Awards. In October 2004 Canberra based hip hop duo, Koolism won an ARIA for "Best Urban Release" with their album "Random Thoughts PT3".