Swindon Hub in the town centre is teaming up with former volunteer and local record trader Fred Alves to launch a new Vinyl and CD Fair this November.
The event will take place on the first Sunday of the month and is planned to become a regular fixture at the Hub, offering a space for music fans and collectors to meet, browse and trade.
The fair will bring together independent traders from across the region. Visitors can expect to find boxes of records, CDs, music merchandise, and memorabilia. There will be something for every kind of music fan, from classic albums to rare finds. The Hub café will also be open, serving drinks and snacks to keep everyone refreshed while they browse.
Fred runs Festival Trade Records, a well-known name on the local market circuit across Swindon, Cirencester and Bristol. His business, which sells new and used records, CDs and handmade vinyl artwork, was recently recognised for the second year running as Best Vinyl Record Store of the Year at the South England Prestige Awards 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
Fred said he wanted to work with the Hub again to support a place that brings people together. “The Hub is about community and connection, and I wanted the fair to reflect that. Music brings people together in the same way. It’s a shared passion. The idea is to create something that’s enjoyable for traders and visitors, while helping raise a bit of money for a good cause.”
The event will help raise funds for Swindon Hub, which relies on community support to run its wide range of activities. From creative workshops to social events and the café, the Hub provides a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Jol Rose, Trustee and Volunteer at Swindon Hub, said “Fred has done a fantastic job pulling this together. The fair is a perfect example of what the Hub is about – giving people a place to come together, enjoy what they love, and be part of something local. We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone.”
The first Hub Vinyl & CD Fair takes place on Sunday 2 November 2025, from 10am to 3pm, with traders setting up from 9am. Entry costs £1, and all proceeds go to Swindon Hub. Trader tables are available from £30 for a single 6ft table or £50 for two.
Find out more by visiting https://swindonhub.org.uk/
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