Over 40 vendors and over 400 vinyl lovers are expected to take part in the ninth annual Nanaimo Record Show on Sunday, April 27, at the Bowen Park Auditorium. (Submitted)

By Jordan Davidson

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‘Big melting pot of goodness:’ vinyl lovers ready for annual Nanaimo Record Show

Apr 24, 2025 | 3:06 PM

NANAIMO — Fan of vinyl records from across coastal B.C. are making their way to the Harbour City this weekend for the ninth annual Nanaimo Record Show.

Once again taking place at the Bowen Park Auditorium from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, organizers are expecting at least 400 people to visit throughout the day, much like in years past.

Co-founder Jack Tieleman said over 40 vendors will be on site showcasing their collections, making it a true music lovers’ paradise.

“There will be people bringing rare records, there will be people bringing cheap records, there will be people bringing import records from other countries that are exciting to see, different pressings. It’s almost like unwrapping a present, you never know what’s inside.”

Music lovers of all ages and genres come together to celebrate the music, art, and culture surrounding vinyl records. (Submitted)

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Vendors from the mainland and all across Vancouver Island will be set up, with some also bringing stereo equipment and other vintage musical items like CDs, cassettes, or 78 records.

It won’t just be classic music on display, as the popularity of vinyl records continues to surge in recent years, with new artists like Taylor Swift releasing records, while classic albums are being reissued.

“There’s brand new records being made every day, there is reissues of records that were put out in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s that are going back in print cause they’re making so many records now, more than ever before,” said Tieleman. “There is always a huge variety and a variety of vendors that sell different types of music…it’s sort of like a big melting pot of goodness.”

He said it only took two days for them to find vendors for the 43 tables available, the fastest sell-out they’ve ever seen.

Admission to the event costs $2, and kids 12 and under get in for free.

A food truck will also be available serving Caribbean cuisine.

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