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Rabid Dog on High Street Claims Another Victim
With the imminent departure of Borders, and only 1 year on from the end of Woolworths and Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastores), it has become even more clear who is Top Dog in High Street music retail in this country. Having already seen off many other challengers from Fopp, MVC, Our Price, and Tower Records, as well as halting the musical ambitions of WHSmith, Boots, and other leading shops, HMV is still king. But it may surprise you that its owned by the same group as Waterstones, who have managed a similar feat in the high street book retail sector.
I understand that we live in a free market economy, where retailers can set their prices, even at a loss, to succeed. But you also need competition, a choice of vender for the consumer, otherwise prices will continue to rise. Its great that a fantastic selection of music is now available to purchase online, but I'm certain that anyone from my generation, and older, still prefers the feel and convenience of a CD.
I'm not suggesting that the Music giant is using any illegal tactics to undercut the opposition, and I can often be found browsing in their stores. But their sheer size and hence buying power, with economies of scale, mean that perhaps their morals have slipped. I can only hope that the Supermarkets, who also arn't whiter than white, don't also abandon the music retail sector.
Ram Club wins Folk Club of the Year 2007
The Ram Club which meets on Fridays (8:30pm) at the Foley Arms, Claygate has just recieved the award for BBC Radio 2's "Folk Club of the Year". It was presented to the club at the BBC Folk Awards Ceremony on 5th Feb in London, and was recorded and broadcast on the 7th Feb as part of the Mike Harding show. They would like to thank everyone who has helped create the wonderful atmosphere at the club, as well as all the hard working artists that provide the good music. The voters in this category are the musicians. So if you've never been to the club, come along and find out why this is one of the best in the country.
More Info: http://www.theramclub.co.uk or BBC Folk Awards
More Info: http://www.theramclub.co.uk or BBC Folk Awards
Road to V Festival 2008
Virgin Radio has again been running a competition for unknown bands who would like to play at the V Festival in August this year. 14 finalists have been selected by a panel of experts including Carl Barat, Mags Revell, Paul Samuels, Sav Remzi, and Mark Beaumont.
Alexis Blue : Floors and Walls : Idle Lovers : Imperial Leisure : KC : Mama Shamone : Married to the Sea : Matt Trakker : More Assured, The : Rebs, The : Shallow Call, The : Situationists : Walk. Don't Walk : Wireless, The
More info and to rate the bands: http://www.roadtov.com
Alexis Blue : Floors and Walls : Idle Lovers : Imperial Leisure : KC : Mama Shamone : Married to the Sea : Matt Trakker : More Assured, The : Rebs, The : Shallow Call, The : Situationists : Walk. Don't Walk : Wireless, The
More info and to rate the bands: http://www.roadtov.com
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