the first edition of the orihuela record fair attracted nearly 3,000 visitors during the two-day event held on 7 and 8 November at the auditorio la lonja. this initiative, organised by the orihuela town hall through its commerce department, combined music, culture, and collecting, significantly stimulating the local economy, particularly in commerce and hospitality sectors.
throughout the weekend, la lonja became a meeting point where attendees could explore a wide range of music-related materials, thanks to the participation of specialised shops offering vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, special editions, out-of-print albums, and second-hand items. the impressive turnout highlighted the appeal of such cultural initiatives, which not only provide alternative entertainment but also positively impact the city and support local businesses.
vicente pina, the local commerce councillor, expressed his satisfaction with the reception of this first edition and emphasised the importance of continuing to promote activities that attract visitors to orihuela and benefit the local economy. “this initiative aims to create new reasons to visit the city, encourage foot traffic in commercial areas, and support local establishments,” he concluded.
the fair featured a musical programme with three vinyl DJ sessions led by vanessa beegirl, don gonzalo from discos bora bora, and pana pinchadiscos, owner of la gramola. a diverse array of music genres was showcased, including rock, pop, indie, punk, soul, funk, jazz, blues, electronic, hip-hop, and spanish music. additionally, there was an exhibition dedicated to the history of records and the evolution of music formats, highlighting the cultural value of vinyl and various ways to enjoy and collect music.
