Surrey Homes | SH25 | November 2016 | Christmas Gifts supplement inside
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THIS YEAR AT THE<br />
HOP FARM, PADDOCK WOOD<br />
Tinker & Toad<br />
STAND G09<br />
Various prices<br />
tinkerandtoad.com<br />
Meet the maker<br />
Vinyl Revolution<br />
We caught up with Simon Parker and Rachel Lowe,<br />
co-founders of Vinyl Revolution, just a few weeks<br />
ahead of their pop-up vinyl record store launch in<br />
Tunbridge Wells. The amount of vinyl being sold has<br />
just hit its highest level since the early 90s, so it’s an<br />
exciting time for the couple, whose enthusiasm and<br />
innovative approach to music buying is infectious!<br />
Graham Clarke<br />
STAND B48<br />
Print, £275<br />
grahamclarke.co.uk<br />
Describe the essence of the business Vinyl Revolution<br />
claim that whatever your taste and knowledge in music,<br />
all are welcome. Alongside vintage vinyl and the latest<br />
releases, you will also find music-inspired designs<br />
by local graduate Beth Fraser, printed on clothing<br />
and home wares, iconic posters and high quality but<br />
reasonably priced British manufactured turn-tables.<br />
The 12 Days<br />
of <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
STAND B43<br />
Winter Wonderland<br />
Advent Calendar, £25<br />
the12daysofchristmas.<br />
co.uk<br />
How did the business idea come about? Simon’s music<br />
career spans over 20 years of writing and gigging, 10 years<br />
in band promotion, his own record label, a radio show and<br />
teaching. Rachel has escaped the corporate world to focus<br />
on the marketing and branding. With back catalogues<br />
now out-selling new releases and record players topping<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> wish lists, they saw a gap in the market.<br />
What makes the Vinyl Revolution shopping experience<br />
differ from a high street or traditional record shop?<br />
Simon promises he caters for all music fans and won’t<br />
judge anyone on their taste, guiding them towards similar<br />
musicians they might like. He is disillusioned by the<br />
current impersonal trend for buying music online and<br />
even from the supermarket, and aims for a celebration<br />
of music, including live acoustic sessions in the store.<br />
I Love<br />
Produce Candles<br />
STAND B47<br />
Produce<br />
Candles, £21.99<br />
iloveproducecandles.<br />
co.uk<br />
What can we look forward to at the Vinyl Revolution<br />
stand? Simon and his band mates from over the years will<br />
be there – so expect personalities, knowledge and fun,<br />
alongside a showcase of vinyl and quirky merchandise.<br />
73 wealdentimes.co.uk
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