Tag: Record Store Day Australia

Tomorrow is the first inaugural Record Store Day Australia. Record shops across the country are indulging in some good old fashioned in-store appearances with live performances and signings from top local and international artists.

Expect a few sales, freebies, and other promotional activities too.

Read on to see who’s appearing at your local store!

NEW SOUTH WALES
Ronan Keating: 1 pm @ Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale, Northern Sydney
Natalie Bassingthwaite: 1 pm @ Virgin Megastore, George Street, Sydney
Rob Hirst: 3 pm @ Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale, Northern SydneyWes Carr: 10 am @ Leading Edge Music, Warriewood, Noon @ Leading Edge Music, Carlingford, 1.30 pm @ Sanity, Blacktown, 3.00pm @ JB Hi Fi, Parramatta
Jessica Mauboy: 11:30 am @ Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale, 1:30pm @ NV Liverpool
Cassie Davies: 10am @ Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale, Noon @ Virgin Mega Store, Sydney City, 1:10pm @ JB Hi-Fi Bondi
Cassette Kids: 10 am @ JB Hi Fi Bondi, 11:30am @ Virgin Mega Store, City
Amber Lawrence: 1 pm @Richmond Records, Market Place, Richmond
Mark Cashin & The Lil’ Husseys: 10am @ Leading Edge Lakehaven
Short Stack: 1:30 pm @ JB Hi Fi Tuggerah
Melinda Schneider: 11 am @ JB Hi Fi Erina
Jaywalker: 11 am @ HMV Erina
Daniel Dawes: Noon @ Leading Edge Warriewood
Bob Short: Mojo, Short Street, Sydney
Annie Capare: Mudgee Bookcase, Mudgee
Local music showcase:The Rock Factory, Crown Street, Wollongong
Local music showcase: Rock Sounds & Hi Fi, Main Street, Lithgow
Local music showcase: Leading Edge Music, Westfield, Figree
Mitchell Shadlow : St Mary’s Sound Centre, St. Mary’s

ACT
Wendy Matthews: 1 pm @ Songland Tuggeranong
8 local bands : The Music Shop, Garema Place, City Walk, Civic

VICTORIA
Cheech and Chong: Noon @ JB Hi Fi Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Russell Morris: 1 pm @ JB Hi Fi Eastland
Little Birdy: 1 pm @ JB HI Fi Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
Pez:1 pm @ Sanity Melbourne Central
Scissor File: 2 pm @ JB Hi Fi Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
Paul Costa: 11 am @ Leading Edge, Kangaroo Flat
The Bedroom Philosopher: 2 pm @ Collectors Corner, Swanston St, Melbourne
Local music showcase: Leading Edge Music, Colac

QUEENSLAND
Troy Casser Daley: 1 pm @ JB Hi Fi Ipswich
Texas Tea: 12:30 pm @ Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane
The Gin Club: 1:30 pm @ Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane
Yves Klein Blue: 2:30 pm @ Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Special Patrol: 2 pm @ The Muses, Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Dave Gleeson: Noon @ Sanity Marion, 1:30 pm @ JB Hi Fi, Rundle Mall, Rundle

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Alex Lloyd: 1 pm @ JB Hi Fi Perth
Local musicians jam session: from 10 am @ Chinatown Music, Broome

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Local music showcase: Murray Neck Music World, Alice Plaza Shopping Centre, Alice Springs

Image source: Senor Codo @ Flickr

I still take so much joy from scouring the shelves of independent record stores, but in this digitally-savvy age it sometimes seems like these hallowed retail heavens are a dying breed. But rock relics like myself have a reason to celebrate next month. April 18 isn’t just a Saturday: it’s also Record Store Day Australia.

Across the country The Leading Edge, JB Hi-Fi, Sanity, and many independent record stores will join in the fun with live performances, artist signings, competitions, and giveaways.

Kram from Spiderbait and Daryl Braithwaite are two local stars looking forward to the festivities.

“I still like having things on vinyl and I love record stores,” said  Kram. “The whole experience of searching is probably more important than getting the stuff. I really dig record stores – I always will.”

“I had the thrill of being around in The Beatles period, and I remember specifically Sgt Pepper and being able to walk into a store, seeing the big promotion with people queued up – it was great! You connected with the music,” reminisced Daryl. “Then it was a thrill seeing my own stuff in the stores both in my Sherbet days and also with The Edge album. People would look at the cover, then look at me and recognise me – you don’t get this shopping experience online.”

You sure don’t! Make sure you head to your local record store on April 18 to join in the fun!

Image source: Record Store Day Australia website