By Holly Crebbin
MARPLE’S vinyl music scene is booming.
With Marple vinyl nights and the introduction of the ‘Dig Inn,’ a unique all-in-one record and gift shop, florist and bar on Stockport Road, the love of vinyl is being rejuvenated.
Set up by Kelly and Ben Harley, the ‘Dig Inn’ sells new and used records appealing to all generations. It attracts record enthusiasts of all ages, from young people interested in new records, to
collectors searching for rarities in the used stock.
Ben said: “We have older generations bringing in their younger ones, encouraging them to buy something, or younger people dragging their parents in, wanting to spend their pocket money on a record. We are finding that when people come here, one is looking at flowers, whilst the other is looking at records.”
Last year, the Norfolk Arms introduced Marple vinyl
nights where people can bring their records and are given a slot to play their music. Taking inspiration from a similar event in Heaton Moor, vinyl nights, hosted on the last Saturday of each month, have a theme.
In February, the Norfolk hosted the first women’s vinyl night, encouraging more female enthusiasts, collectors, and DJs to get involved.
Lauren Budgett, who DJ-ed the event, said: “When I played the music, a group of middle-aged women were dancing. Younger girls joined in, and they all had fun. It brings people of all ages together. Records connect children with their parents too. They share records from their childhood, and everyone can enjoy them.”
Vinyl nights provide an opportunity for record-lovers of any age to play their music in front of a crowd: “It brings people out with their record collection. Many thought they’d never play their records on a loud system, but here they can.”
The Dig Inn, 72 Stockport Road, SK6 6AH.
