For The Record - Pop-Up Shop

For The Record is the idea of Steve Rowland, Art Director / sleeve designer and former record store owner Dan Thompson, who now runs the Empty Shops Network.

More than a pop-up shop, For The Record celebrates great music, iconic design, the beauty of the 7” and the importance of the independent shop in a beautifully designed, highly unusual touring project. A travelling exhibition of 7” artwork, in-store performances and appearances, reading from classic books about independent music and plenty of coffee will be packed into a tour van for appearances across the UK.

Social media will be key and the pair behind the project have around 4000 followers on Twitter already.

When Date: September / October

Where UK cities/towns TBC

What Each shop venue will be open for 1 day / night only

How to get Involved

Independent labels are asked to provide stock, artwork and ephemera. Artists are asked to contribute time to instore appearances. Steve and Dan will manage the tour; they’ve previously worked together on projects in empty shops across the country. The project will be crowdfunded, with everyone involved contributing – as well as small donations from supporters around the country who will be invited to special events during the tour.

There will also be opportunities to advertise in the For The Record stores and online.

Timeline

Sponsors and advertisers: end June 2011

Independent labels with stock & merchandise: end July 2011

For The Record tour will start in late September/October 2011

Who

Steve Rowland – MadeLab Studios Steve is an Art Director who has designed sleeves for labels including Memphis Industries, Heavenly Recordings, EMI, Sony, Demon Music, Bolshi Records & Creation Records. He has tour managed bands across the globe, lectured on brand development at university level and in recent times, published books. Now working with the Empty Shops Network he has helped run projects in London, Sussex and Kent.

Dan Thompson – Empty Shops Network Dan was owner of Revolutionary Music, a boutique indie store in Worthing, West Sussex. After closing the shop, he formed the Empty Shops Network, which aims to restore, revive and reinvent the high street. He has run projects in Brixton, Carlisle, Covent garden, Coventry, Kilburn, Shoreham and Worthing in the last two years. He’s appeared in The Observer, Guardian, Times, The Stylist and other publications; and on BBC News.

Further information contact [email protected]

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