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Jackson fans clean out local stocks
WELLINGTON’S Real Groovy has sold out of Michael Jackson albums and merchandise – down to the last collection of badges. After the artist’s sudden death last Friday, there has “definitely been a rush...
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Youth Week Write On challenge for students
WELLINGTON Access Radio is hosting a Youth Week singer song writer competition at Evolve Youth Centre on May 29. Jess Krieg (20), pictured, from Wainuiomata is organising the event on behalf of Access...
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Record day for music lovers worldwide
RECORD IT: Jeremy Taylor from Slow Boat Records. IMAGE: Siena Yates WELLINGTON stores are joining together to get behind International Record Store Day this Saturday. Independently-owned Slow Boat...
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Real Groovy closure marks the end of an era
CLOSING TIME: Real Groovy owner Mark Thomas can't compete with chain stores. IMAGE: Siena Yates SUPPORT is pouring in for Wellington’s beloved music store as its closing date approaches. It has been...
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Increase in vinyl sales helps independent music stores
VINYL represents 30% of sales for Auckland-based music retailer Real Groovy and its owner expects that percentage to increase. Growth in vinyl sales is a welcome trend for independent music retailers...
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For the record – vinyl still has its own special, enduring appeal
Why do people still buy their music on old-fasioned vinyl records? ABBY BROWN visits some special Wellington outlets to find out: VINYL HEAVEN: A place for "like-minded souls", says Jeremy Taylor at...
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