GET ready to bathe in the sounds and songs of yesteryear as the annual Port Macquarie Record Fair returns.
Now in its eighth year, the fair will spin back into action at Flynns Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on 20 July, between 12pm-4pm.
This year’s fair promises to be bigger, better, and more relaxed, with an extensive collection of vinyl treasures from some of the region’s top vendors.
Co-organiser Lisa Willows encourages attendees to keep their eyes peeled for something special.
“There’s always a few gems that surface at each fair,” she told News Of The Area.
“Some vendors will have first pressings, rare imports, and limited-edition coloured vinyl.
“We’ve also seen some great music memorabilia pop up, from original tour posters to band tees.”
Crate diggers can look forward to exploring an extensive selection of records from returning favourites such as Holdsteady Records, Mothership Music, The Flynns Beach Record Shop, Rudderless Records, Boomerang Records, and many more.
In addition to vinyl browsing, eventgoers can enjoy market stalls, live performances, and unwind on the club’s stunning beachfront deck.
“So far we have seven vinyl vendors including one each from Penrith, Newcastle and Nambucca ‘Special Records,” co-founder Jason said.
“Each vendor will have a curated selection but punters can be sure to find original pressings, rare and limited pressings as well as signed items.
“There is going to be so much on offer; the challenge will be digging through them all.”
Last year the event saw a great turnout with people lining up just to get in the door.
This has prompted the organisers to consider additional locations across the region, including Beechwood and Kendall.
Lisa and Jason launched the fair in 2018 to bring the community together through a love of music.
“We wanted to create a space for music lovers to come together, connect, and celebrate vinyl culture”, Lisa said.
“At the time, there wasn’t really anything like it in Port Macquarie and we could see there was a growing interest in records through our own ventures.”
By Rikki WALLER
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